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 Children can make a mobile of patriotic people by following the directions in this arts and crafts printable. Egg Carton Uncle Sam Create an Uncle Sam sculpture and recycle egg cartons at the same time! Silhouette Mobile This printable shows you how to make a mobile using the silhouettes of famous Presidents' heads. Patriotic Hat Students create a patriotic hat that will be sure to show off their American pride. Make a Three-Cornered Hat Use this pattern to make three-cornered hats. Patriotic Torch Follow the directions in this printable to make a fun patriotic torch for the holidays. Patriotic Book Create a patriotic book by coloring different U.S. symbols, including a flag, a top hat, and a log cabin. 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. 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 Create wax resist works of art using paint and crayons. Patriotic Design Everyone will enjoy this collage art activity. Star Design Create a picture using the stars and stripes as basic elements. Heroes & Art Connected Patriotic Shield This project will help your students express their patriotism by honoring a hero. 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. Postage Stamps 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 Highlights in the terms of a selection of U.S. presidents are featured. My Book About Abraham Lincoln Create a mini-book about Abraham Lincoln. My Book About George Washington Create a mini-book about George Washington. Abraham Lincoln Coloring Page A coloring page of the sixteenth president of the United States. Presidents' Day Puzzle Distribute this printable worksheet that incorporates drawing and critical thinking skills. 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 lesson. More Presidents' Day Teacher Resources Related Resources Art Teacher Resources 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 will help students understand the contributions veterans have made. You'll find plenty of fun and educational activities for your students.