President’s Day Necklace or Lanyard Craft
President’s Day is a great time to help kids learn a little more about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln while making something fun to wear. This President’s Day Necklace or Lanyard Craft uses a quarter and a penny so kids can take a closer look at the presidents pictured on coins they may see every day.
Younger kids can make it as a necklace, while older kids may enjoy making a longer version to wear as a lanyard. This is an easy Presidents Day craft for home, classrooms, homeschool groups, or scouting activities.
Fun Facts
Abraham Lincoln first appeared on the penny in 1909, replacing the image of Liberty. Presidents were later added to other coins, including George Washington on the quarter in 1932. This makes the penny and quarter a simple way to connect this craft to American history and everyday money.
Supplies
- Printer
- Heavy card stock
- Quarter
- Penny
- Hot glue
- Cord
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Printable star pattern
Instructions
- Print the star pattern on heavy card stock.
- Carefully cut out the star.
- Punch a hole near the top of the star.
- Thread the cord through the hole and tie it to make a necklace or longer lanyard.
- Use hot glue to attach a penny and a quarter to the star. Make sure the penny shows Abraham Lincoln’s image and the quarter shows George Washington’s image.
- Let the glue dry completely before wearing.
- Adult help is recommended when using hot glue.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the pattern to open it in a new window and print it at the correct size.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Turn this President’s Day necklace into a simple classroom activity by asking kids to look closely at a penny and a quarter before gluing them onto the craft.
Ask questions like:
Who is pictured on each coin?
What words can you find on the coins?
What symbols do you notice?
Why do you think presidents are placed on coins?
Older students can write one sentence about George Washington and one sentence about Abraham Lincoln on the back of the star before wearing it. This also works well as a Presidents Day classroom activity, bulletin board project, or take-home craft.
Supplies
Printer
Heavy Card Stock
Quarter
Penny
Hot Glue
Cord
Scissors
Hole Punch
Instructions
Print out the printable on heavy card stock and cut out carefully.
Punch a hole at the top of the star for the cord.
Insert the cord and tie to form a necklace.
Glue penny and quarter as shown. Make sure your quarter is one with Washington's image on it. Make sure to glue the penny and quarter so it shows the image of their respective president.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
