These 13 Veterans Day crafts for kids are simple and meaningful ways to honor these amazing individuals.
Using only a few supplies, these creative crafts are a great way to show appreciation while sparking creativity. Whether you’re a homeschooler, teacher, or parent, these crafts offer fun ways to teach kids the importance of Veterans Day while celebrating the brave men and women who have served.
I’m sharing my ideas for using these crafts (like I have with my boys) for holiday fun. Get ready to enjoy these thoughtful ways to honor our heroes!
Creative Ways to Honor and Celebrate
Are you looking for simple and fun activities with patriotic themes to enjoy with your kids? Maybe you’d like a frugal way to celebrate Veterans Day with your students? Perhaps you’d like to help your children get a better understanding of the importance of this holiday?
These Veterans Day crafts for kids are delightful for all of those things and more!
“Mom, what’s Veterans Day? Why is it on the calendar?”
I think I’ve been asked that question by all of my boys at some point when they were young. I’d do my best to explain. To reinforce what I shared, I’d use things like books, videos, and crafts.
As I’ve been sifting through old craft projects that we’ve enjoyed over the years, I found (and recreated) a painting American flag craft. It reminded me of a few other patriotic crafts that we made, as well as some of our favorite Veterans Day crafts for kids.
Our Top Picks of Veterans Day Crafts for Kids
Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to honor all those who opted to serve their country in the military. Almost every family has someone or knows someone who served, so it’s important for everybody. These Veteran’s Day crafts will help keep kids mindful of the sacrifices that some give so we can all stay free.
American Flag Craft: How to Make This Easy Patriotic Painting
This American flag craft is an amazing activity to celebrate patriotic holidays and more with kids.
It’s a fun and frugal way that uses just a few painting supplies. You can create a festive and meaningful project that’s great for Veterans Day.
American Flag Handprint Craft (Free Template & Variations)
This is such a unique spin on a handprint craft. The flag template helps make things easy, and the child’s handprint holds the flag for a really neat Veteran’s Day card.
by Craft Kids Play
Patriotic Paper Plate Craft
This patriotic star wreath is perfect for little ones wanting to help decorate. Print the stars and cut them out so kids can make this fun wreath.
by Two Pink Peonies
Easy Handprint Flag
While most kids can handle the stripes on the flag, those stars can be a bit trickier. Luckily, this craft avoids that issue and keeps things personal by using a handprint instead.
by Simply Full of Delight
American Flag Card Craft For Kids [Free Template]
This cute printable flag card is the perfect way to honor your favorite service member. There is even an already assembled version for younger crafters.
by Simple Everyday Mom
Veterans Day Ideas and Activities
This printable pack is loaded with crafts, activities, and even a short reader centered around teaching kids about veterans. Help them learn about what service members do with this pack.
by The Primary Parade
Paper Bag Flag Patriotic Craft
This is a really cute spin on the classic paper bag craft. Some colored paper and buttons can transform an ordinary bag into the American flag, just like magic.
by Our Kid Things
Popsicle Stick Flag Craft
This is a cute and easy Veteran’s Day craft. Kids will love painting the popsicle sticks and assembling the American flag.
Flag Door Hanger
This pretty door hanger is another great patriotic decoration option. Kids can lace the yarn through or tie it off if they know how.
by Homan at Home
Patriotic Cupcake Liner Flowers
It’s so easy to make cupcake liner flowers out of a few simple materials. Get an assortment of red, white, and blue cupcake liners and buttons so kids can express themselves this Veteran’s Day.
by Fireflies and Mudpies
Salad Spinner Art
This is the best kind of craft for kids. It combines fun process art with a messy, splattery project kids will love. Then, you can turn it into a beautiful decor item.
by The Best Ideas for Kids
Military Clothespin Airplanes
Transform ordinary clothespins into extraordinary military airplanes, igniting your child’s passion for crafting and aviation in one exciting project. Let kids pretend to be a flying ace as they decorate them to match real military airplanes.
by Crafts by Amanda
Fun DIY Patriotic Lantern Craft and Decor for Kids (Or Adults!)
Kids can light up the night with their own handmade patriotic lantern crafts. These use upcycled materials, so they are good for the planet and a good reminder of the servicemen and women.
by The Crazy Outdoor Mama
More Ways to Learn About Veterans Day with Kids
Boost learning by engaging your students with resources like books and videos. These resources are fantastic ways to reinforce concepts and discover important facts. Here are some of our top picks for Veterans Day:
What Is Veterans Day?: Veterans Day Stories For KidsVeterans Day: November 11 (Rookie Read-About Holidays)What Is Veterans Day? (I Like Holidays!)Why Do We Celebrate Veterans Day? (Celebrating U.S. Holidays)Veterans Day (Celebrating Holidays)GUjianzhi 1000Pcs America Veterans Day Stickers Roll in 2 Rolls 16 Patterns, Thank for Your Service Veterans Soldier Hero Self-Adhesive Decals Memorial Day Support Party Favor Supplies Decoration
Ideas for Using These Meaningful Crafts
Need some inspiration for how to display your Veterans Day crafts? I totally understand. Sometimes it’s hard to think of different ways to show all that hard work. Here are some of my ideas – and ask your kids what they think!
First, consider the craft. A hanging craft can be placed in your homeschool area, classroom wall, or door. Other great places to display your patriotic crafts are windows and refrigerator.
If the craft has a 3D effect (like the lantern idea), place the craft on your front porch, fire place mantle, shelf, desk, or table. Could it be added to a centerpiece?
Transform paper or flat crafts into magnets by placing magnetic squares or tape on the back.
A lovely idea is to share your craft with a Veteran or family of a Veteran.
⭐ Which of these Veterans Day crafts will you be making with your children? And what other patriotic-themed craft ideas for children do you have? Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!
