Maryland Crafts for Kids
The state is also home to lots of different kinds of wildlife, as well as many historical sites, including some that played a key role in the U.S. Civil War. In short, there is a LOT to learn about the state of Maryland and these hands-on Maryland crafts for kids are a fun way to do it!
We’re working on crafting about the USA and now we’re on to the state of Maryland! Maryland is one of the states on the eastern U.S. seaboard, so it lies on the Atlantic Ocean. But there’s more to Maryland than the coast.
Give these crafts a try when you’re teaching your children about the state of Maryland. And if you enjoy them, be sure to check out some of my other geography ideas, such as my road trip activity sheets!

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Other State’s Crafts for Kids:
- New Hampshire Crafts for Kids
- North Carolina Crafts for Kids
- Rhode Island Crafts for Kids
- South Carolina Crafts for Kids
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Maryland Crafts for Kids
You'll love this list of Maryland Crafts for Kids! Perfect for creativity and art skills!
If you have any little Baltimore Orioles fans in your family, they’ll love this easy Paper Plate Baseball Craft!
One of the most decisive battles of the Civil War was fought at Antietam in Maryland. This huge list of Hands-On Civil War Activities features plenty of Civil War-themed crafts!
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which is located in Maryland, is one of the longest bridges in the country. This Build a Bridge STEM Activity is a cool way to introduce STEM building concepts to children!
Know what the state animal of Maryland is? A kind of turtle called the terrapin. Make this cute DIY Turtle Paper Plate Craft with the kids!
Maryland is covered with acres and acres of forests, where plenty of woodland animals live. These printable Forest Alphabet Playdough Mats are fun for preschoolers who are learning the alphabet and working on fine motor skills!
Eastern Maryland is known for its blue crabs. In fact, Maryland crab restaurants often serve boiled crabs with a wooden mallet for cracking the shells! This adorable Paper Roll Crab Craft is a cute way for kids to make their own crustacean!
Do you have any craft ideas based on the geography or history of Maryland? If I missed some great ones, share them in the comments!
