Mississippi Crafts for Kids

Having lived in the South for my entire life, I’m pretty familiar with the Southern states. But there’s always more to learn, right? Especially when it comes to teaching our kids about the United States and the culture of each state.

While I live in Alabama, I am literally 5 minutes from the MS state line – in fact, we often do our shopping there! Which is why I’m excited to share these Mississippi crafts for kids with you all! With these easy art projects, you and the kids can build a Mississippi unit that highlights the native animal and plant life seen in this state! Plus, you could even add some language arts practice by encouraging the kids to write about each animal or plant!

To add some reading, try this list of dolphin books for kids to read! Mississippi is home to many dolphins and these books would be a great fit for this unit!

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You'll love these fun state crafts for the kids!

A small wooden toy boat floating in a pool. It is painted blue and white with two peg people figures on board, each wearing blue outfits. The water is clear and has a few small leaves floating on the surface.

www.adventure-in-a-box.com

How to Make a Toy Paddle Boat

Paddle boats have been a common sight along the Mississippi delta for years. Build this Toy Wooden Paddle Boat and take it outside to float!

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Craft project featuring three yellow ducks made from cupcake liners on a blue background. Text reads Cupcake Liner Ducks at the top, with the website iheartcraftythings.com in the corner. Ducks have googly eyes and paper beaks.

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Cupcake Liner Duck Craft for Kids

The wood duck is Mississippi’s state bird. Keep some cupcake wrappers for this simple Cupcake Liner Duck Craft!

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A collection of crafting supplies on a table, including bottles of paint, a gallon of glue, a stapler, scissors, a brush, a fork, a pen, a paper plate, a red cup, and a can of shaving cream.

www.paper-and-glue.com

Fuzzy Brown Bear Craft

I didn’t know that states could have state toys, but Mississippi’s state toy is the teddy bear. This adorable Fuzzy Brown Bear Craft would be perfect!

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A homemade fall-themed snow globe in a jar, featuring autumn leaves and white fluffy material resembling clouds, set on a wooden surface. The text reads LEAF Fall Snow Globe Craft.

www.lookwerelearning.com

Fall Snow Globe Craft for Kids

Shady oak trees are one of the native plants in Mississippi. (We have them in our area, too.) Gather up some oak leaves and make this fun Fall Leaf Snow Globe!

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Dolphins in the Ocean Art

One of Mississippi’s state mammals is the bottlenose dolphin. Have a quick art lesson and teach the kids to make this lovely Dolphins in the Ocean Art!

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A craft paper crocodile made from a green painted paper plate, featuring big eyes, white triangular teeth, and a red tongue on a yellow background. The text Easy Peasy and Fun is in the bottom left corner.

www.easypeasyandfun.com

Crocodile Paper Plate Craft

Mississippi’s state reptile is the American alligator. It turns out that many alligators live in the rivers in the area. Make this cute Paper Plate Alligator with the kids!

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