Iowa Crafts for Kids

Ready to learn about the state of Iowa with the kids? These Iowa crafts for kids are a perfect way to add some arts and crafts into your geography lesson!

Iowa is one of the midwestern states, which means that it’s home to plenty of farmland. But Iowa has a rich history as part of the U.S. Several United States presidents have lived in Iowa, along with many professional athletes, musicians, and movie stars. In addition, Iowa’s heartland has been the inspiration for many classic American songs over the years.

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These Iowa crafts for kids are perfect for hands-on creativity and learning! They'll love all these fun ideas!

Collage with the cover of The Gingerbread Cowboy featuring a cowboy on a hat, a gingerbread man cutout on purple paper, and a childs hands decorating a gingerbread man.

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Puffy Paint Gingerbread Cowboy Craft

Did you know that the famous cowboy Buffalo Bill Cody was born in Iowa? Share this adorable Gingerbread Cowboy Craft with the kids!

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Easy Coffee Filter Baseball Craft for Kids

Iowa is home to several minor league baseball teams. If you have a baseball fan in the family, share this easy Coffee Filter Baseball Craft!

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A jar filled with yellow liquid and floating popcorn kernels. The label reads Hopping Corn in purple and white text with a playful font.

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Hopping Corn Science Activity

Corn is one of the state’s most important crops. Use some fresh corn to learn science with this easy Hopping Corn Science Activity!

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A hand holds a magnifying glass over a textured, pink, lumpy object on a white surface. The object appears to contain small white particles and has an irregular shape.

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How to Make a Crystal Geode

The geode is the state rock of Iowa. If you’ve ever seen one of these rocks in real life, you know that they are absolutely gorgeous – once you crack them open. Help the kids make this DIY Crystal Geode and then crack it open to reveal the gems inside!

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Pig Corner Bookmarks

One of Iowa’s biggest agricultural industries is hog farming. Learn about these barnyard animals and then make this neat Pig Corner Bookmark!

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A child holds a painting showing two acorns, creatively made using brown paint and handprints for the acorns tops and beige paint for the bodies. The child is partially visible, smiling behind the artwork.

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Handprint Acorn Craft

The bur oak tree is the state tree of Iowa. And as we all know, oak trees have acorns. Make this sweet Handprint Acorn Craft with your kids this fall!

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