Patriotic Art Activities

Celebrate your students' patriotism in an artistic manner! Patriotic arts and crafts make great activities for civic holidays. The printables below include coloring pages, puzzles, mobiles, mini-books and more for the study of the American flag, heroes, and U.S. political figures. You'll find resources appropriate for Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day. There are fun patriotic art activities for primary, intermediate, and secondary students.

Patriotic Crafts Patriotic People Mobile Celebrate Presidents' Day and other national holidays by creating this patriotic mobile. Egg Carton Uncle Sam Teach your children the importance of recycling with this fun Uncle Sam craft activity. Silhouette Mobile This silhouette mobile is perfect for the one you love on Valentine's Day. Patriotic Hat This patriotic art activity will help children understand why we celebrate Presidents' Day. Make a Three-Cornered Hat Use this pattern to make three-cornered hats. This arts & crafts project is fun to use when studying Colonial Times, Pilgrims, and American History. Patriotic Torch This patriotic torch helps you celebrate Presidents' Day, or any other national holiday! Patriotic Book Create a patriotic book by coloring different U.S. symbols, including a flag, a top hat, and a log cabin. This is a great arts & crafts activity to enjoy around the Fourth of July, Veterans Day, or Memorial Day. Flag Day Art Activities Blank American Flag Coloring page of the American flag. Color the American Flag Children will have fun coloring this printable American flag for a patriotic holiday. 50 Stars and 13 Stripes Students will learn the meaning of the colors on the USA flag. This printable will be useful when celebrating U.S. and military history, like Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day. American Flag Bulletin Board Help your students learn about the U.S. flag with this bulletin board. More Flag Day - Teacher Resources Patriotic Designs Patriotic Resist This Presidents' Day craft project will have kids using paint and crayons to create patriotic wax-resist works of art. Patriotic Design This patriotic art activity is a great way for you to celebrate Presidents' Day. Star Design Create a picture using the stars and stripes as basic elements. This arts & crafts activity is a fun way to celebrate a patriotic American holiday such as Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Flag Day. Heroes & Art Connected Patriotic Shield This project will help kids express their patriotism, by honoring a hero on Presidents' Day. Activities to Honor Heroes These three activities will enable students to identify the characteristics of a hero and complete a project that reflects the person. This is a great activity to do during Black History Month or civic holidays like Veterans Day. Postage Stamps for Heroes Recognize deserving individuals by designing a postage stamp in their honor. More Heroes - Resources for Teachers

Presidents' Day Art Activities George Washington Silhouette Use this silhouette to write stories or create books about George Washington. All About the Presidents Mini-Book This printable highlights facts about 11 U.S. presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and John F. Kennedy. Have students complete and color this mini-book for Presidents' Day. Brought to you by our Freebie Fridays on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+, this printable is free for a limited time. Save or print it today. Follow us on Twitter, "Like" us on Facebook, or add us to your Google+ circles, and get a free lesson, worksheet, or activity from TeacherVision every Friday! My Book About Abraham Lincoln Create a mini-book about Abraham Lincoln. This is a great activity for studying U.S. presidents or celebrating Presidents' Day. My Book About George Washington Create a mini-book about George Washington. Abraham Lincoln Coloring Page Celebrate Presidents' Day with a coloring page of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. Presidents' Day Puzzle Distribute this printable worksheet that incorporates drawing and critical thinking skills in a Presidents' Day puzzle. The Face of a Leader Handout Children will fill outlines of famous faces with words either written or spoken by the leaders. Use this handout with the Face of a Leader lesson. The Face of a Leader (Teacher Page) Assign a project that will allow children to fill the faces of famous people with their equally famous words. Use this teacher page with the Face of a Leader student page. More Presidents' Day Teacher Resources Related Resources Art Resources for Teachers Emphasize the importance of art education across the curriculum with TeacherVision's art lesson plans, printables, activities, quizzes, and references, for grades K-12. Fourth of July – Teacher Resources Celebrate Independence Day in your classroom with these resources, lessons, and printables about the founding of the United States. Memorial Day Teacher Resources Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Use our educational lessons and printables for this civic holiday to honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in America's wars. Veterans Day – Teacher Resources These cross-curricular lessons, printables, and resources about Veterans Day (November 11) will help students understand the contributions veterans have made. You'll find plenty of fun and educational activities for your students.