Tag - american history

Mount Rushmore Art Project for Kids

Children love to learn about our National Landmarks, especially Mt. Rushmore and all the hard work that was put into it.  There are some amazing websites and videos online for children to watch how it was made, but it's always more fun to recreate this landmark with some creative sculpture. Materials: Clay...

Statue of Liberty Craft for Kids

Every child should learn about the Statue of Liberty! This is a great craft for children to make and wear. Use this alongside pretend play and role playing the events of our Nation's history. Materials: 2 Green Paper Plates (Paint them if necessary) Scissors Stapler Art Project Tutorial: Suggest Resources for a Unit Study:

American Flag Craft for Kids

This is a fun twist to making an American Flag.  Children use white crayon to make the stars then paint over them with blue watercolor.  The stripes are made with masking tape and red watercolor paint. Materials: Sheet of Paper White Crayon Masking Tape Watercolors Suggest Resources for a Unit Study: Art Project Tutorial: