DIY Patriotic Tissue Paper Wreath
This DIY Patriotic Tissue Paper Wreath is a simple and cheerful craft for kids to make for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, or any patriotic celebration. With just a paper plate, tissue paper, and a few shiny stars, children can create a red, white, and blue wreath to hang in a window, classroom, or front door.
This is an easy patriotic craft for kids of different ages. Younger children can glue the tissue paper pieces randomly, while older kids can create patterns with red, white, and blue sections.
Fun Fact
Wreaths are often used as symbols of honor, remembrance, and respect. At many memorial sites, wreaths and flowers are placed to recognize the service and sacrifice of others.
Supplies
- Paper plate
- Tacky glue
- Scissors
- Red, white, and blue tissue paper
- 6 inch ribbon or cord
- Star stickers or sequins
Instructions
- Cut the middle out of a paper plate, leaving a 1 to 2 inch ring. Discard the center piece.
- Cut red, white, and blue tissue paper into 4 inch squares.
- Glue the tissue paper squares around the paper plate ring. Older kids can make a red, white, and blue pattern, while younger kids can glue the pieces on randomly for a fun textured look.
- Add star stickers or sequins around the wreath for extra sparkle.
- Glue a 6 inch loop of ribbon or cord to the back of the wreath to make a hanger.
- Let the wreath dry completely before hanging it in a window, on a door, or as part of a patriotic classroom display.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
No printable template is needed for this easy craft. A paper plate makes the wreath shape, and kids can decorate it with tissue paper, stars, sequins, ribbon, or other patriotic craft supplies.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this patriotic tissue paper wreath as part of a classroom discussion about national holidays, community helpers, veterans, and symbols of respect. Ask children where they have seen wreaths before and what they think wreaths can represent.
For a writing activity, have students finish the sentence, “I can show respect by…” Younger children can draw their answer, while older students can write a short paragraph.
For a math connection, invite students to count how many red, white, and blue tissue paper squares they used. They can compare colors, make a simple graph, or create a repeating pattern around the wreath.
Cool crafts! Do you have some simple crafts for disabled adults?
Not knowing the extent of the disabilities it would be hard for me to make a recommendation but if you are looking for simple patriotic crafts you might try one or more of the crafts shown on this page https://freekidscrafts.com/holidays/patriotic-crafts/page/2/