Patriotic Paper Plate Craft Bundle | Memorial Day Craft

Looking for a fun, low-prep patriotic craft to celebrate Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Veteran’s Day while building fine motor skills?

This patriotic paper plate craft bundle includes 7 hands on activities that help students practice cutting, gluing, painting, and assembling while creating fun bulletin board displays.

With simple step-by-step directions and a visual tutorial, even young learners can successfully complete this set of engaging crafts.

Perfect for celebrating patriotic holidays, this activity also strengthens fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and following directions in a fun and meaningful way.

Bonus: Includes optional writing extension pages so students can reflect, describe their craft, or connect their learning to patriotic themes.

Crafts Included

• American flag craft
• Patriotic gnomes craft
• Red white and blue flower craft
• Uncle Sam craft
• Uncle Sam's legs craft
• Bald Eagle Craft (this one is my favorite!)
• Patriotic Butterfly craft

What's Included in Each Craft

• Step by step instructions
• Visual tutorial pages
• Craft template pieces
• Materials list
• Optional writing extension pages

Perfect for

• Memorial Day activities
• Fourth of July summer school or VBS crafts
• Veteran's Day lessons
• Patriotic units
• Fine motor centers or art centers
• Morning work or calm-down time
• Small group activities
• Sub plans
• Occupational therapy support
• Homeschool craft projects

Who is this for?

• Preschool teachers introducing simple crafts and celebrations
• Kindergarten teachers building fine motor and independence
• Homeschooling parents wanting a hands-on learning activity
• Occupational therapists supporting hand strength and visual processing
• Camps and enrichment programs adding creative centers

Skills Students Practice

• Fine motor skills
• Scissor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Following directions
• Creativity and self-expression
• Early writing skills (with extension pages)

Low-Prep Teacher Magic

✅ Print
✅ Gather simple craft supplies (paper plate, glue, paint, etc.)

✅ Follow the step by step guide

That’s it! A set of fun, hands on patriotic crafts that build fine motor skills and creates a keepsake students will love creating!