Illinois Crafts for Kids

Studying about Illinois with your kids soon? Be sure to include these fun and simple Illinois crafts for kids to your unit study! There are activities here featuring Illinois plant life, famous residents, sporting teams, and more!

Did you know that Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States? Or that three U.S. presidents have been elected to office while living in the state of Illinois? There’s plenty to learn about this Midwestern state and these crafts are a great way to get kids excited about a geography lesson!

By the way, if you’re planning a road trip to the area soon, stop by and check out this list of the creepiest places in Illinois you might want to visit while you’re there. That is, if you’re interested in thrills!

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These Illinois Crafts for Kids are perfect for creative play, fine motor skills, imagination, and more!

Colorful homemade toy airplanes made from recycled materials sit on a table. Each plane features a bright propeller, wings, and tail, painted in various colors. The background shows a softly lit room with curtains.

sunshinewhispers.com

Toilet Paper Roll Airplane Crafts for Kids

For many years, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was the busiest terminal in the United States. The kids will have fun making these cute Toilet Paper Roll Airplane Crafts!

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Grayscale image of a man with a somber expression, prominent cheekbones, and a beard. The image appears to be stylized with a textured, artistic effect.

www.kidscreativechaos.com

Abraham Lincoln Face Printable

Abraham Lincoln was actually born in Indiana, but he was living in Illinois when he was elected. This Printable Abe Lincoln Puppet is a cool history craft for kids!

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A circular object resembling an old speaker or diaphragm with a textured surface and a red ring around the center, placed next to a ruler for scale. The object has a brownish, worn appearance and rests on a light wooden surface.

thepreschooltoolboxblog.com

Wiki Stix Baseball Craft

Illinois is home to two major baseball teams: the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. Make this neat Wiki Stix Baseball Craft and learn what’s inside a baseball!

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