Ohio Crafts for Kids

Did you know that Ohio is the birthplace for seven different U.S. presidents? Or that the state is called the “Buckeye State”, because there are so many buckeye trees growing in the area? There’s a lot to learn about this state and making these fun Ohio crafts for kids is a great way to get the children excited about this unit!

There are Ohio crafts here featuring native plants, wildlife, famous residents, sports, and more! Plus, kids can make their own presidential portraits like many of the presidents that came from this area!

If you enjoy these crafts and want to learn more about presidents of the United States with children, try these Movies about the Presidents for Kids that make for a great family movie night!

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This list of state crafts is perfect for learning fun!

A canvas with a large red and white letter O and the words GO BUCKS! in gold. A small green handprint with football designs overlaps the letter. The background is teal with a pattern of white stars.

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Handprint Ohio State Buckeye Canvas Craft

Ohio State University is one of the largest universities in the state. The football team is named after the Buckeye Tree. Make this neat Ohio State Buckeye Craft!

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A sensory bin inspired by The Salamander Room book. The box contains moss, rocks, logs, a salamander toy, and tree figurines, with the book standing upright in the background. The wooden floor serves as the background.

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The Salamander Room Sensory Bin

The state amphibian of Ohio is the spotted salamander. Read the kids’ book “The Salamander Room” and put this fun The Salamander Room Sensory Bin together for your preschoolers!

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Two pieces of art feature dark silhouette profiles of heads on white paper, accented with red tape and blue stars. The artworks are displayed against a rustic window backdrop.

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Future President Craft

As mentioned earlier, seven different U.S. presidents were born in Ohio. In fact, Ohio has the nickname as the “Mother of Presidents”. The kids will love making this Future President Craft and putting themselves in the presidency!

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Two photos of a science experiment with white flowers placed in jars of colored water. The top image shows the initial setup, while the bottom image displays the flowers with petals dyed in red, purple, and blue hues. Text reads Dyed Flowers Science Experiment.

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Dyed Flowers Science Experiment

Ohio’s state flower is the lovely red carnation. If you can’t find one, make your own with this fun Dyed Flowers Science Experiment!

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Craft tutorial showing materials for a cardboard rocket: a toilet paper tube, paper semi-circle, and cardboard triangles. Finished rocket is decorated with doodled windows and flames, set against a starry background.

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Toilet Roll Rocket Craft

Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Your little space fan will have a “blast” making this super cool Toilet Roll Rocket Craft!

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Accordion Paper Snake Craft

Ohio’s state reptile is the black racer snake. Use black tissue paper to make a black Accordion Paper Snake with the kids!

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A clear bottle contains green shredded paper and a small toy football inside. The bottle is labeled with yard lines. Nearby are parts of a yellow helmet and a football. Text on the image reads Football Discovery Bottle.

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Football Discovery Bottle

Canton, Ohio is the home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and it’s a must-see for lots of football fans. If your kids are into the pigskin sport, they’ll love making this fun Football Discovery Bottle!

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