National Day 2021 is just around the corner and that means it is time to get cracking on some Singapore flag art and craft.
From pinwheels to red lion parachutes, from parade shakers to the people of Singapore cutouts, there is a lot that you can try with the kids to not only keep them engaged, but also teach about the rich heritage of the country.
Just for your convenience, we’ve curated a list of some of the most fun and creative Singapore flag art and craft. Try them with the kids and make a day of it.
Singapore Flag Art And Craft Ideas For National Day 2021
1. Parade Shakers
Image courtesy: A Happy Mum
Materials:
- Toilet rolls
- Masking tape
- Double-sided tape
- Glue
- Scissors
- Red and white paper
- Cardboard
Steps:
- Take a cardboard and trace out the circular end of the toilet roll on it.
- Cut out the two circles and place at both ends of the toilet roll.
- Tape one side of the toilet roll.
- Pour rice or beans into the close toilet roll. Using the circular cardboard cut out as the cap, tape the other side too.
- Wrap the toilet roll cylinder with a red paper and then tape it.
- Cut out stars from the white paper and stick them on the red paper. Colour them in.
2. Singapore Flag With Paper
Image courtesy: YouTube
Materials:
- White paper
- Red paint or sketch pen
- Paper straw
- Scissors
- Glue
- Scotch tape
Steps
- Draw, colour and cut out the Singapore flag.
- Take a white paper and cut out the crescent moon and stars from it. Glue them onto the red portion of the flag.
- Finally, glue or tape the flag on to the straw, and you’re done.
3. Red & White Pinwheel
Materials:
- Red paper
- White paper
- 50 cent coin
- Tape
- Glue
- Straw
Steps
- Cut the paper into 10 x 10 cm pieces. You will need two squares of white paper and two squares of red paper.
- Fold the squares into triangles and cut the paper squares into triangles. You will get around eight triangles.
- Trace two circles using a 50 cent coin and then cut them out.
- Take one circle and a triangle and paste the first triangle with the apex facing the middle of the circle.
- Now, take another triangle of the second colour and paste it. See that the longer side of the second triangle lies on the vertical line of the first triangle. Repeat this step until all the triangles are fit around the circle.
- In order to make the final triangle, you need to tuck the right half of the triangle under the starting triangle. And your pattern is complete.
- Take the outer triangle pieces and fold them inwards. The triangles need to be folded in alternate colours. Take the second circle and secure all the triangle pieces.
- Take a straw and then add it to the back.
4. People of Singapore
Image courtesy: iStock
Materials:
- 1 x A3 sheet of white construction paper
- Markers, crayons or coloured pencils
- Any embellishments of your choice like a feather or button
- Scissors
- Stickers
Steps:
- Take a piece of paper and fold it in half.
- Now draw a silhouette of a man and woman holding hands. Make sure that the arms are extended to the sides.
- Then cut them out.
- Draw faces on these people or let them be. You can use these as confetti decor too.
5. Red Lion Parachute
Image courtesy: iStock
Materials:
- Paper plate
- Paint or crayons
- String
Steps
- Fold a paper plate in half. This will look like the alphabet D and it will be your parachute.
- You can also glue the sides or use a stapler so that the sides don’t open up. You can also cut the paper plate in half if you want it to be wall decor. The choice is yours.
- Paint the paper plate and decorate it according to your wish.
- Now make a hole near the bottom of the left and right ends of the plate. Use a string and thread it through. Now, tie the ends of the string into a tight knot.
The best part of all the mentioned art and craft ideas is that they are not only easy but require minimal items. So, you actually don’t have to stress about arranging the materials.
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