Memorial Day is the day we honor those who have died serving in the U.S. military. Many families visit memorials and cemeteries to honor their own family and friends who made that ultimate sacrifice. So it's important so share this special holiday with our kids and teach them to honor our military.
Add some of these Memorial Day crafts and activities to your family celebration. I've even included some easy patriotic recipes kids can make and some books about Memorial Day!
20 Memorial Day Crafts & Activities
- Lego American Flag from Little Bins for Little Hands
- Patriotic Slime from Little Bins for Little Hands
- Patriotic Crayon Salt Dough from Sugar Aunts
- Patriotic Preschool Worksheets from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
- Patriotic Necklace from Buggy and Buddy
- Patriotic Wand from Buggy and Buddy
- Fireworks Craft from Val Event Gal
- Red, White & Blue Goopy Dough from Sugar Aunts
- Memorial Day Poppy Craft from The Preschool Tool Box
- Memorial Day Sand Play from There's Just One Mommy
- Fine Motor Straw Flat Sticky Tray from Modern Preschool
- American Flag Optical Illusion from The Jenny Evolution
- Memorial Day Activities from Every Star is Different
- Patriotic Lantern from Kids Activities Blog
- Popsicle Stick Vases from Cutesy Crafts
- American Flag Bead Pin from Rock-A-Bye Parents
- DIY Patriotic Wands, Flags and Sparklers from 100 Directions
- USA Star DIY Pencil Topper from Easy Peasy and Fun
- Memorial Day Red Poppy Craft from Carrots are Orange
- Montessori-Inspired Memorial Day Activities from Living Montessori Now
Memorial Day Treats
Don't forget to add a few fun sweets and treats to your Memorial Day fun! Here are ten fabulous and easy recipes that you and your kids can make together:
- Homemade Jell-O Pudding Pops from Saving Dollars and Sense
- Patriotic Pretzels from The Real Thing with the Coake Family
- Strawberry Blueberry Pound Cake Trifle from Saving Dollars and Sense
- Patriotic Pinwheel Cookie Pops from Two Kids and a Coupon
- Patriotic Monster Cookies from The Preschool Tool Box
- Patriotic Firecracker Fruit Kabobs from Mission: to Save
- Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Oreos from Saving Dollars and Sense
- Patriotic Yogurt Parfait from B-Inspired Mama
- Fruit Flavored Watermelon Stars from JDaniel4's Mom
- Patriotic Snow Cones from Simplee Thrifty
Memorial Day Books for Kids
Learn more about Memorial Day with these books:
- Memorial Day Surprise
- Memorial Day (Let's Celebrate)
- The Wall
- Memorial Day (Rookie Read Aloud)
How are you planning to celebrate Memorial Day with your family? Leave me a comment and tell me about your Memorial Day plans!
Tonia is a homeschooling mom to one daughter, married to her high school sweetheart, and owner of one crazy beagle. She blogs at The Sunny Patch about the life & adventures of a homeschooling family. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, and Instagram.
