Indiana Crafts for Kids

Indiana is popularly known as the “Hoosier” state. There is a little mystery about the origin of the name, but people who live in Indiana have been called “Hoosiers” for many years. The college basketball team of the University of Indiana is also called the “Hoosiers”!

There’s a lot more to learn about this state and these Indiana crafts for kids are a fun way to help kids learn more about the culture, wildlife, landscape, history, and people of this U.S. state! Make a few of these to go along with your Indiana unit study!

If you enjoy these projects, try this list of simple salt dough crafts you can make with your children!

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Don't miss out on these fun state crafts for kids! Perfect for creative learning time!

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Foil Fish Craft

Indiana’s state fish is the largemouth bass. This shiny Foil Fish Craft is a neat activity to share with the kids!

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Three colorful popsicle stick race cars with numbers 9, 17, and 6. The cars are blue, yellow, and red, featuring black wheels. The background is a green floor with small star patterns.

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Popsicle Stick Race Car Craft Idea

The Indy 500 race is held annually in Indianapolis, Indiana. These cute Popsicle Stick Race Cars are perfect for racing fans!

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A craft project depicting a popcorn bucket with red and white stripes. The top is filled with cotton balls painted to look like popcorn. Text reads Preschool Circus Theme Fine Motor Popcorn Craft.

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Circus Popcorn Craft

Popcorn maker Orville Redenbacher was born in Brazil, Indiana. Pay tribute to his company with this fine motor Circus Popcorn Craft for toddlers!

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A childrens farm playset featuring a red barn with a white roof, surrounded by toy animals including cows, a horse, and a rooster. The barn is decorated with hay and enclosed by a white fence, set on a base of pebbles and grass.

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Farm Small World with Barn Craft

Indiana is part of the American heartland, boasting many acres of square farm plots. This sensory Farm Small World would be a fun play idea for kids!

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Cupcakes topped with swirls of colorful icing in pink, blue, and purple are adorned with glittery star toppers in silver, pink, green, and purple. They are arranged on a purple napkin over a white plate against a blue background.

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Microphone Craft For Kids

Did you know that the musical group The Jackson Five got started in Gary, Indiana? Make this glittery Microphone Craft and let the kids put on a show!

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A handmade craft of a red cardinal bird using feathers, pipe cleaners, and a foam base. The bird features a yellow beak and stands on a green platform with decorative greenery. Text reads Cardinal Craft for Kids and craftulate.com.

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Cardinal Craft for Kids

The cardinal is the state bird of Indiana. And with good reason – it’s a gorgeous bird! This lovely Cardinal Craft makes a nice craft project!

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Coffee Filter Basketball Craft

High school basketball was first organized and played in Indiana. In fact, basketball is the state’s official sport! This simple Coffee Filter Basketball Craft is a fun project for young ones!

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