This Memorial Day, celebrate with more than just burgers and backyard games—add a splash of creativity and a big dose of gratitude! 🇺🇸 These fun, easy, and meaningful crafts and activities will help kids learn the importance of the holiday while having a red, white, and blue blast. From thank-you cards to star-spangled obstacle courses, this activity pack is the perfect way to combine play with purpose. 💙

 

🎨 Memorial Day Crafts for Kids

🖐️ 1. Handprint Flag

• Supplies: White paper, red and blue paint, little hands.

• Instructions: Paint the palm and fingers like the flag (blue for the palm, red/white stripes on the fingers), press onto paper = instant cuteness + patriotism!

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⭐ 2. Popsicle Stick Stars

• Supplies: Popsicle sticks, glue, red/white/blue paint or markers, glitter (if you’re brave).

• Instructions: Form a star shape, glue together, and decorate! Hang with ribbon or string.

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🎗️ 3. Patriotic Ribbon Wands

• Supplies: Wooden dowels or sticks, red/white/blue ribbon.

• Instructions: Tie ribbons to one end of the stick to make a dancing ribbon wand—great for parades or backyard fun!

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🎆 4. Paper Plate Fireworks

• Supplies: Paper plates, paint, straws or plastic forks.

• Instructions: Use a fork or straw to splatter red, white, and blue paint onto plates to create firework effects!

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🧵 5. Thank You Cards for Veterans

• Supplies: Construction paper, markers, stickers.

• Instructions: Write sweet thank-you notes to soldiers and veterans. Deliver to local VA centers or place on veteran graves.

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🎉 Memorial Day Activities for Kids

🎯 1. Backyard Patriotic Obstacle Course

• Set up: Include challenges like “flag toss,” “star hop,” “crawl under the red rope,” and “march like a soldier.”

• Tip: Use red, white, and blue chalk to outline paths!

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🎤 2. Star-Spangled Karaoke

• Sing along to patriotic classics like:

  • The Star-Spangled Banner

  • America the Beautiful

  • Yankee Doodle

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🎲 3. Memorial Day Bingo

• How to Play: Use symbols like a flag, eagle, soldier hat, BBQ grill, star, etc.

• Bonus: Winner gets a red, white, and blue snack!

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🍓 4. Snack & Learn Picnic

• Create: Flag kabobs (strawberries, bananas, blueberries), star sandwiches (cookie cutter fun), and watermelon stars.

• Pair with: A story about the importance of Memorial Day.

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🎈 5. Red, White, and Balloon Pop

• Supplies: Balloons filled with questions like “Name a military branch” or “Sing part of the national anthem.”

• Game: Pop and answer! Some can be filled with silly dares like “Do a salute while hopping on one foot.”

 

🛒 Master Supply List

🎨 Craft Supplies

• White construction paper

• Red, white, and blue paint

• Paintbrushes

• Popsicle sticks

• Glue or glue sticks

• Glitter (optional, for sparkle ✨)

• Ribbon (red, white, blue)

• Paper plates

• Plastic forks or straws (for splatter art)

• Markers or crayons

• Patriotic or star stickers

• Scissors (kid-safe)

• Wooden dowels or sticks (for wands)

• Blue construction paper

• Tape

• Star-shaped cookie cutters (optional)

💌 Card-Making Supplies

• Blank cards or cardstock

• Envelopes (optional)

• Markers, crayons, or pens

• Patriotic stickers or stamps

🎉 Activity Supplies

• Red, white, and blue balloons

• Sidewalk chalk (patriotic colors)

• Picnic blanket

• Paper star cutouts

• Small American flags (for obstacle course or decor)

• Snacks: strawberries, blueberries, bananas, mini marshmallows

• Toothpicks or skewers (for fruit kabobs)

• Karaoke setup (or YouTube playlist)

• Printable bingo cards (optional—let me know if you want a set!)

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