Memorial Day Art Game
Need no prep, patriotic Memorial Day art projects for elementary students to honor fallen U.S. soldiers? Imagine these commemorative, memorial stars in your hallway with a writing prompt. The step by step drawing tutorial and PowerPoint also makes perfect emergency art sub plans for elementary art and general ed teachers.
A fun roll a dice game, ‘you pick’ worksheet, and digital spinners helps kids choose patterns. Moreover, boost their confidence and creativity.
And, it’ll help cash-strapped teachers like you plan Memorial Day art activities using only markers. Yes, you can watercolor paint with markers! This drawing project includes a Memorial star template for easy drawing.
Can I tell you a secret? It’s hard to get kids writing in ELA. When they’re not invested in it, they can’t connect with what they’re writing about. Mic drop!
Incorporating creative Memorial Day activities like this remembrance star craft helps. Finally keep all kids engaged!
What’s Included
I’ve designed 3 different ways for students to attempt this Memorial Day art lesson. All will motivate kids to create! Choose which way works best for your classes:
- Roll a dice game to add randomness to your student’s artwork
- “You Pick” art worksheet for kids to choose their own patterns
- Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick patterns and you can integrate technology
- Printable dice template in case you have no dice
- Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
- Memorial star template which kids can draw directly on it or transfer it to heavy drawing paper
- Drawing practice worksheet, so kids can practice drawing patterns
- 2 Writing prompts, so you can tie this drawing project to literacy
- 2 Coloring pages that you can use for absent students or hand out as a classroom prize
- Helpful Tips & Tricks handout with teacher directions to help guide the lesson
How to Use My Memorial Day Art and Craft Project for Elementary
The best part about my memorial star project is that it’s flexible and can be used in many ways throughout your classroom. It’s great for maternity or emergency art sub plans, early finisher activities, indoor recess, or even an after-school art club.
You Will Receive
- 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Memorial Day Art Project)
- 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint
- 5 Digital Spinner Videos (downloadable, and links to them on Google Slides and YouTube)
- Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource
Why You’ll Love IT
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I used this Memorial Day star resource for a Zoom theme study. My students enjoyed creating their own stars. Thank you!
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My students really loved this project. I loved it because they were following step by step directions but also gave students the ability of which section of the flag they wanted their design to go.
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Great activity! These looked very nice when displayed for our school’s patriotic concert just before Memorial Day weekend.
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Jeri Rivera –
This was a really cute activity for memorial day.
Karrie G. –
I used this for Memorial Day and my students loved it. I love how everyone’s star turned out different.
Samantha B. –
My students love doing “roll to select” activities. We used this craft and turned it into a wind sock decoration!
Rebecca R. –
Great activity! These looked very nice when displayed for our school’s patriotic concert just before Memorial Day weekend.
Ellie S. –
My students really loved this project. I loved it because they were following step by step directions but also gave students the ability of which section of the flag they wanted their design to go.
Art in a Sensible Tote Bag (Teacher-Author) –
This was a great resource for students to create a memorial day inspired artwork.
Hemingway in 4th Grade (Teacher-Author) –
Love how easy these art projects are to print and do. My students always enjoy doing them.
Kimberly M. –
My students really loved this project. I loved it because they were following step by step directions but also gave students the ability of which section of the flag they wanted their design to go. *Some students wanted to roll again if they didn’t like what the choice was. They only got one do over for this project. I used it as a real life example of how you have to work with what you have. It was also something I was able to use across grade levels.
misspugz (Teacher-Author) –
so fun and cute
Danielle P. –
Such an amazing resource!
Margaret S. –
I used this Memorial Day star resource for a Zoom theme study. My students enjoyed creating their own stars. Thank you!
Molly M. –
Thanks!