5 Fun DIY Ideas For Kids For Republic Day

Republic Day is almost here. This day beyond patriotism and flag hoisting is also about nurturing creativity, especially in little ones. Engaging them in DIY activities will actually help them connect with the true meaning and history of the day while having loads of fun. In fact, studies have even proven that hands-on activities improve creativity by almost 60 percent in kids.

Read this article to explore some of the top DIY ideas for kids to make Republic Day a little more special for kids.

There’s nothing more special than a handmade Indian flag. It's even simpler to create. Just ask your little ones to dip their hands in orange, white, and green paints and layer their handprints on a large piece to create the tricolor flag. Now add a blue circle in the center to represent the Ashoka Chakra. This simple yet interesting activity will help boost their imagination while teaching the significance of the national flag.

Every kid loves pinwheels. And the best part—it's easy to make. Simply take orange, white, and green paper squares and fold them diagonally. Pin them to a stick, and yay—the Republic Day-themed pinwheel is ready. These are not just festive but will keep your kids stuck to it for hours. Who knows they will learn something about wind energy too?

Turn this Republic Day into an opportunity to teach kids to create their very own patriotic badges using colored paper, ribbon, and glue. With messages such as ‘Proud India' and ‘Unity in Diversity,’ they will be proud to flaunt their badges at school or in the neighborhood. This is indeed a great and effortless activity for sensory learning for kids.

It's time to bring out your child’s inner artist with a DIY clay map of India. For this, guide them mold different states in tri-color clay  and then labeling each of them. Initially, you could start by showing your child a printed map of India to give them an idea of the country's shape and its states. However, make sure you hand out only a non-toxic clay. For some additional fun, use blue clay to represent rivers like the Ganga and Brahmaputra, and green clay for mountain ranges or forests. Thai activity is not just great for sharpening your little one’s geography skills but also builds national pride in them.

This Republic Day, add some shine to the festivity with tricolored lanterns. To make these, you need orange, white, and green sheets of craft paper. Now help your kids cut strips of paper evenly using stencils. Now roll the strips into a cylinder and secure them with glue or tape in a way that the three colors are arranged in a pattern similar to the Indian flag. This DIY craft activity is simple and fun and also a great way to discuss the meaning behind the colors of the Indian flag.

Beyond patriotism, Republic Day is also an opportunity to pass down values, culture, and history to the kids. With these simple and fun DIY activities, this year celebrate the special day with some creativity.