Here’s a fun list of Labor Day crafts for kids that are simple, easy, and super fun. Grab your little ones and let’s get started with these patriotic and celebratory crafts!
1. Patriotic Windsocks
Materials:
- Red, white, and blue construction paper
- String or yarn
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
- Star stickers or markers
- Paper towel rolls (optional)
How to Make:
- Cut strips of red, white, and blue paper.
- Decorate the top with star stickers or draw stars with markers.
- Roll the construction paper into a tube shape and secure it with tape.
- Attach the paper strips to the bottom of the tube to create the streamers.
- Poke two holes at the top, tie a string or yarn for hanging, and you’ve got a patriotic windsock!
2. Labor Day Firework Art
Materials:
- Black construction paper
- Red, white, and blue paint
- Plastic forks
- Glitter (optional)
How to Make:
- Dip the forks into the paint and press them onto the black paper to make firework shapes.
- Layer different colors to create a colorful explosion effect.
- While the paint is still wet, sprinkle a little glitter for extra sparkle.
- Let it dry, and you’ve got your very own firework display!
3. American Flag Handprint Craft
Materials:
- White construction paper
- Red and blue paint
- Paintbrush
- Glitter or star stickers
How to Make:
- Paint your child’s hand red and blue (red for the stripes, blue for the star area) and press it onto the white paper to form a flag.
- Use a paintbrush to fill in extra details like the red stripes and blue background.
- Add star stickers or glitter to the blue part, and voila—a handprint flag!
4. Paper Plate Medals
Materials:
- Paper plates
- Markers, paint, or crayons
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
How to Make:
- Have your kids color or paint the paper plates gold, silver, or bronze.
- Once dry, cut out two holes at the top and string a ribbon through to create a wearable medal.
- Kids can wear their medals for a fun Labor Day parade around the house or neighborhood!
5. DIY Confetti Poppers
Materials:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Balloons
- Colorful tissue paper or confetti
- Tape or glue
- Markers for decorating
How to Make:
- Cut the bottom off a balloon and stretch it over one end of the toilet paper roll.
- Secure it with tape or glue.
- Decorate the roll with markers and fun drawings.
- Fill the roll with tissue paper or confetti.
- Pull down the balloon, release, and watch the confetti fly!
6. Labor Day Star Crowns
Materials:
- Red, white, and blue construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Star stickers or markers
- Tape or staples
How to Make:
- Cut a long strip of construction paper that will fit around your child’s head.
- Cut out stars from the red, white, and blue paper (or use stickers).
- Decorate the strip with the stars and fun designs.
- Tape or staple the ends of the strip to make a crown fit for a Labor Day celebration!
7. Paper Chain Garland
Materials:
- Red, white, and blue construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
How to Make:
- Cut the construction paper into strips.
- Form each strip into a loop and secure it with glue or tape, then link another strip through the loop to create a chain.
- Keep linking the paper loops until your garland is long enough to hang as festive decor!
8. Labor Day Parade Float (Mini Version!)
Materials:
- Shoebox or small box
- Construction paper
- Markers, stickers, glitter, etc.
- Small toys (for parade “people”)
- String
How to Make:
- Decorate the shoebox to look like a parade float using construction paper, markers, and other fun materials.
- Use toys as the people on the float.
- Attach a string to the front so you can pull it along in your very own mini parade!
9. Patriotic Paper Plate Drums
Materials:
- Paper plates
- Red, white, and blue paint or markers
- Glue or tape
- String or ribbon
- Wooden dowels or sticks (or pencils)
Instructions:
- Have the child decorate the back of two paper plates using red, white, and blue paint or markers.
- Once dry, glue or tape the two plates together, facing outward.
- Punch two holes at the top and tie a string or ribbon to create a strap for wearing.
- Give the child wooden dowels or pencils to use as drumsticks, and they can march to their own beat in a pretend parade!
10. Handprint Bald Eagle
Materials:
- Brown, white, yellow, and orange construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly eyes (optional)
Instructions:
- Trace the child’s hand on brown construction paper and cut it out. This will be the eagle’s wings.
- Cut an oval shape out of brown paper for the body and a white circle for the head.
- Glue the wings (handprints) to the body, then glue the head on top.
- Add a yellow beak and orange feet with construction paper, and stick on googly eyes to complete the bald eagle.
11. Labor Day Star Wands
Materials:
- Construction paper (red, white, and blue)
- Wooden sticks (like craft sticks or straws)
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
- Ribbon
Instructions:
- Help the child cut out large star shapes from red, white, and blue construction paper.
- Glue or tape the stars to the top of the wooden sticks.
- Tie ribbons at the base of the stars to give it a fun, flowing effect.
- Let the kids wave their star wands during a pretend Labor Day parade.
12. Paper Cup Fireworks
Materials:
- Paper cups
- Red, white, and blue paint
- Scissors
- String or ribbon
Instructions:
- Paint the outside of the paper cups in red, white, and blue.
- Once dry, help the child cut slits around the rim of the cup to create strips.
- Gently pull the strips outward to create a firework-like effect.
- You can hang these “fireworks” from string or ribbon to decorate the room.
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