Are you looking for fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Juneteenth with your kids at home or in a childcare setting? Well you have come to the right place. Here you will find over 10 inspiring Juneteenth Crafts and Activities for kids! Celebrate Juneteenth and focus on the efforts that still remain to close gap racial inequities.
- What is Juneteenth?
- More Juneteenth Resources for Kids
- 12 Amazing Juneteenth Crafts for Kids
- 1. Juneteenth Bracelets
- 2. Paper Plate Juneteenth Craft
- 3. Juneteenth Windsock Craft
- 4. Juneteenth Painted Pasta Necklace
- 5. Juneteenth Suncatcher Craft
- 6. Juneteenth Flag Sticky Wall
- 7. Juneteenth Button Flags Craft
- 8. Juneteenth Sensory Bin
- 9. Juneteenth Recycled Cardboard Flag Craft
- 10. Popsicle Stick Flag Celebrating Juneteenth
- 11. Juneteenth Flag Craft
- 12. DIY Confetti Poppers for Juneteenth
- More Anti-Racism Activities
- My Books
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth recently became a national holiday in the US – Juneteenth National Independence Day. It is celebrated on June 19. It is a day to commemorate the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.
Juneteenth is a day to recognize because it signifies the end of slavery despite all the work that still needs to happen for Black people in the US are still fighting for complete equality.
More Juneteenth Resources for Kids
- Juneteenth Facts & Worksheets
- Juneteenth Britannica Kids
- What is Juneteenth? How to Explain the History of the Holiday To Kids
12 Amazing Juneteenth Crafts for Kids
1. Juneteenth Bracelets
Creating Juneteenth bracelet craft with pipe cleaners and pony beads is a fun and meaningful craft that kids will love.
2. Paper Plate Juneteenth Craft
Celebrate Juneteenth with your kids by creating a meaningful and fun paper plate Juneteenth craft that honors this important day in history.
3. Juneteenth Windsock Craft
Create vibrant windsocks to celebrate Juneteenth, using simple materials like construction paper, streamers, and glue. This fun and educational craft helps kids understand the significance of the holiday while enjoying a creative activity.
4. Juneteenth Painted Pasta Necklace
Kids can craft colorful pasta necklaces to honor Juneteenth, incorporating the holiday’s traditional colors. This engaging activity combines creativity with cultural education, perfect for a meaningful celebration.
5. Juneteenth Suncatcher Craft
Brighten up your windows with beautiful Juneteenth suncatchers made from tissue paper and contact paper. This easy-to-make craft teaches kids about the holiday while adding a festive touch to your home.
6. Juneteenth Flag Sticky Wall
Set up a Juneteenth-themed sticky wall where kids can create flags using colored paper and contact paper. This interactive and mess-free activity is perfect for hands-on
7. Juneteenth Button Flags Craft
Create mini Juneteenth flags using buttons and fabric scraps in this delightful craft activity. Kids will love designing their unique flags while learning about the holiday’s history and importance.
8. Juneteenth Sensory Bin
Explore the colors and textures of Juneteenth with a themed sensory bin filled with items like colored chickpeas. This sensory activity engages young children in a tactile learning experience while celebrating the holiday.
9. Juneteenth Recycled Cardboard Flag Craft
Turn recycled cardboard into vibrant Juneteenth flags with paint and decorative materials. This eco-friendly craft is both educational and fun, helping kids appreciate the holiday and the importance of recycling.
10. Popsicle Stick Flag Celebrating Juneteenth
Craft popsicle stick flags in Juneteenth colors for a simple and fun way to celebrate the holiday. This easy project is perfect for kids of all ages and helps them understand the meaning behind Juneteenth.
11. Juneteenth Flag Craft
Create a vibrant Juneteenth flag using construction paper, markers, and other craft supplies. This activity helps kids learn about the flag’s symbolism and the significance of Juneteenth while enjoying a hands-on project.
12. DIY Confetti Poppers for Juneteenth
Make festive confetti poppers to celebrate Juneteenth with a burst of color and excitement. This DIY project is great for parties and adds an element of fun to the holiday festivities.
More Anti-Racism Activities
Looking for more More Anti-Racism Activities? Check out these fun ideas:
- 30+ Anti-Racism Activities for Kids
- The Best Anti-Racism Toys for Kids
- Black History Month Activities & Crafts for Kids
My Books
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
WILL YOU TRY ANY OF THESE JUNETEENTH CRAFTS WITH YOUR KIDS RINGS CRAFT USING WITH YOUR CHILD? PIN IT FOR LATER!
