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Spark Creativity With These 15 National Day Craft Ideas For Kids

Janica Ng by Janica Ng
June 29, 2024
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National Day 2024 is coming up, and what better way to celebrate Singapore than by doing arts and crafts projects with your little Merlion? We’ve listed down some of the best preschool National Day craft ideas in Singapore that are fun and easy for the whole family! So get cracking and zhng your home with some red and white decor for the nation’s birthday!

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What to make for National Day (2024): Overview of preschool craft ideas
Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: Games and activities for kids
1. DIY Puzzle Making
2. C2+ DIY Planting Kit
3. Sand Castle Building
Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: Arts and painting
4. Singapore Batik Painting
5. DIY Ceramic Pottery-making
6. National Day Pinwheels
7. Singapore National Day Inflatable Flag
8. Lion Fan Painting
Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: STEM activities
9. DIY Remote-controlled Car
10. Fun With 3D Pen
11. Nanoblock Optical Fiber LED + Merlion Mini Lamp
12. DIY Cable Car
Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: Fun recipes to try
13. Singapore Spirit DIY Macaron Set
14. We Love Singapore Diy Bento Cake
15. National Day Milkshake
How can we celebrate National Day at home?
Deck everything in red and white
Have a feast
Craft with kids
Celebrate National Day with your kiddos over some crafting activities!

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What to make for National Day (2024): Overview of preschool craft ideas

Category Craft idea Materials needed Suitable for
Games and activities DIY Puzzle Making
  • Blank puzzle
  • Acrylic paint
  • Brush
1 year old and up
C2+ DIY Planting Kit
  • Plant pot, Soil
  • Herb seeds
  • Gardening tools
  • Plant food
2 years old and up
Sand Castle Building
  • Sand or Kinetic Sand
  • Sand castle building tools
  • Castle moulds
1-year-old and up
Arts and painting Singapore Batik Painting
  • Wax
  • Colour dye
  • Canvas board
  • Brushes
  • Hot water
5 years old and up
DIY Ceramic Pottery-making
  • Clay
  • Spinning wheel
  • Sculpting tools
  • Acrylic paint
  • Finishing glaze (optional)
5 years old and up
National Day Pinwheels
  • Soft foam or paper
  • Paint
  • Dowel
  • Pins
  • Bead
  • Glue
  • Scissors
4 years old and up
Singapore National Day Inflatable Flag
  • Inflatable flag
  • Colouring materials
  • Straw
2 years old and up
Lion Fan Painting
  • Printable cardstock or board
  • Colouring materials
  • Dowel
2 years old and up
STEM activities DIY Remote-controlled Car
  • DIY remote-controlled car kit
  • Paint
6 years old and up, with parental supervision
Fun With 3D Pen
  • Non-stick mat
  • 3D pen
  • Plastic filaments
6 years old and up
Nanoblock Optical Fiber LED + Merlion Mini Lamp
  • Nanoblocks
  • LED base
  • Batteries
4 years old and up
DIY Cable Car
  • DIY cable car kit
  • Paint
6 years old and up
Fun recipes Singapore Spirit DIY Macaron Set
  • Macarons
  • Royal icing
  • Piping bags
  • Food colouring
2 years old and up
We Love Singapore Diy Bento Cake
  • Bento cake
  • Frosting
  • Piping bags
  • Food colouring
2 years old and up
National Day Milkshake
  • Frozen fruit or fruit syrup
  • Milk
  • Ice cream
  • Blender
  • Flag topper (optional)
4 years old and up

 

Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: Games and activities for kids

Does your kiddo love playing games and being active? Then check out some Singapore National Day games for preschoolers that will keep your tot entertained! Your kids will love making their own games and activities this National Day 2024.

1. DIY Puzzle Making

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(Credit: Art Friend SG Official Store)

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Get into the nationalistic spirit with this simple preschool National Day craft idea in Singapore. All you’ll need are some acrylic paints, brushes, and a Blank A5 Puzzle (available on Art Friend SG Official Store). Your little one will have a blast drawing and painting their own puzzle, then once it’s dry, they’ll love putting the puzzle pieces together to form their own unique picture!

  • Materials Needed: Blank puzzle, Acrylic paint, Brush
  • Suitable for: Ages 1 year old and up

2. C2+ DIY Planting Kit

C2+ DIY Planting Kit preschool national day craft ideas singapore
(Credit: Kidmoro Singapore Official Store)

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Growing an herb garden is an educational National Day activity for preschoolers as it teaches them to appreciate and grow their own healthy food. This C2+ DIY Planting Kit (available on Kidmoro Singapore Official Store) has all the tools and materials you need to get started. Plus, it’s locally-made, so you’ll be supporting a cruelty-free brand that’s sustainable too! The DIY kit also comes with an instruction manual – great for beginners in the garden.

  • Materials Needed: Plant pot, Soil, Herb seeds, Gardening tools, Plant food
  • Suitable for: Ages 2 years old and up

3. Sand Castle Building

Prosun Colorful 9-Piece Beach Play Set preschool national day craft ideas singapore
(Credit: ProSun SG Official Store)

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Taking the whole family out for a day at the beach? Let your little one explore the sandy coast with this Prosun Colourful 9-Piece Beach Play Set (available on ProSun SG Official Store). This fun preschool National Day craft idea is where your kid can really be a kid – playing in the sand and building amazing sand castles. While this craft might wash away with the tide, the memories you make with them will last a lifetime!

Celebrating this National Day 2024 at home? Bring playtime indoors with the Kinetic Sand Deluxe Beach Castle Playset (available on Mothercare Official Store) and let your child have a Sentosa-style beach day with Kinetic Sand that’s easy to clean up and fun to play with!

  • Materials Needed: Sand or Kinetic Sand, Sand castle building tools, Castle moulds
  • Suitable for: Ages 1 year old and up

Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: Arts and painting

Let your child create masterpieces they can be proud of! These National Day activities for preschoolers are fun for kids and hassle-free for parents as they only need a couple of art materials to come to life. From magical batik painting to creating National Day pinwheels, your kid will have a blast crafting and painting!

4. Singapore Batik Painting

Kids & Adult Batik Painting preschool national day craft ideas singapore
(Credit: Coozy Corner)

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Batik painting is a traditional way of painting fabrics with wax and dye until they form a picture. The wax is then melted away with hot water, magically revealing the design. This Singapore Batik Painting (available on Coozy Corner) is an all-in-one craft kit that makes one of the best preschool National Day craft ideas in Singapore for 2024. The kit comes with a 210 x 210mm canvas and fabric dye, so your child can get into their patriotic spirit with over nine designs to choose from!

  • Materials Needed: Wax, Colour dye, Canvas board, Brushes, Hot water
  • Suitable for: Ages 5 years old and up

5. DIY Ceramic Pottery-making

DIY Ceramic Pottery Machine preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Pottery workshops are everywhere these days, and it’s inspiring even the littlest creators! No wonder your tot wants to get in on the action and make something special for National Day 2024. This DIY Ceramic Pottery wheel (available on SUN KEE STATIONERY) works just like the real thing as it spins and evens out your child’s creations! Let your kid explore and show off their creativity in this unique National Day activity for preschoolers. From sculpting and shaping to painting, your little Picasso will enjoy making their own pots and jars.

  • Materials Needed: Clay, Spinning wheel, Sculpting tools, Acrylic paint, Finishing glaze (optional)
  • Suitable for: Ages 5 years old and up

6. National Day Pinwheels

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This list wouldn’t be complete without this timeless preschool National Day craft idea. Making National Day Pinwheels (available on icraft2u) is an age-old National Day activities for preschoolers that are easy to make, and fun to play with! They’re made of soft foam or paper, dowels for handles, and some pins and beads that help the pinwheel spin. When you’re done, your little one will love watching the iconic red and white curls move as they blow on it!

  • Materials Needed: Soft foam or paper, Paint, Dowel, Pins, Bead, Glue, Scissors
  • Suitable for: Ages 4 years old and up

7. Singapore National Day Inflatable Flag

Singapore Flag Play N Learn preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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This is a preschool National Day craft idea in Singapore that’s suitable for kids of all ages. Your child will have fun colouring and designing their own Singapore flag! This Singapore National Day Inflatable Flag (available on Play N Learn) can be coloured with paint, markers, colour pencils, watercolours or other craft materials. When your child is done creating their masterpiece, you can inflate the flag and seal it for a balloon-like craft that’s perfect for cheering along this year’s National Day parade 2024! 

  • Materials Needed: Inflatable flag, Colouring materials, Straw
  • Suitable for: Ages 2 years old and up

8. Lion Fan Painting

DIY Colouring Portable Paper Fan preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Let your little lion craft and colour their own fan that they can bring with them to the National Day parade. All you’ll need is a piece of printable cardstock or board, colouring materials, and a dowel! Plus, your kiddo can design other animals with this convenient DIY Colouring Portable Paper Fan (available on littlesunshine). It’s a simple yet creative craft that even young kids can do!

  • Materials Needed: Printable cardstock or board, Colouring materials, Dowel
  • Suitable for: Ages 2 years old and up

Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: STEM activities

Older preschool kids can create their own remote-controlled cars, mini lamps, and 3D models with these fun preschool National Day craft ideas in Singapore! However, these ideas require some adult supervision, so be sure to keep an eye on your little ones while they craft. Plus, it’s a fun activity that will help you bond with your child!

9. DIY Remote-controlled Car

Remote Control Car Science DIY Toys preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Does your little Formula 1 driver dream of racing their own souped up race car? This DIY Remote-controlled Car Kit (available on doubleyx) has all the tools and instructions your kid needs to create the race car of their dreams! Although the kit requires some parental supervision, it’s a great chance for you to bond with your kid this National Day 2024. Once you’re done assembling the wooden toy, your child can customise and paint their car to give it a unique design!

  • Materials Needed: DIY remote-controlled car kit, Paint
  • Suitable for: Ages 6 years old and up, with parental supervision

10. Fun With 3D Pen

myFirst 3dPen Make preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Made for kids aged six and up, the myFirst 3D Pen (available on myfirst.sg) can bring drawings to life with colourful plastic filaments that cool off almost instantly, making this a safer toy compared to other 3D pens. This makes for a unique National Day activity for preschoolers as they can create their own plastic toys, flowers, and flags to celebrate National Day! However, we recommend you get a non-stick silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent any plastic pieces from sticking to your table.

  • Materials Needed: Non-stick mat, 3D pen, Plastic filaments
  • Suitable for: Ages 6 years old and up

11. Nanoblock Optical Fiber LED + Merlion Mini Lamp

Merlion Mini Building Block preschool national day craft ideas singapore
(Credit: OG Official e-Shop)

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The Merlion is a Singapore icon that everyone can recognise. Let your child have their own mini version with this Nanoblock Optical Fiber LED Merlion Building Set (available on OG Official e-Shop). This set comes with 300 pieces of Nanoblocks and a light-up LED base. It’s the best preschool National Day craft idea for kids who love Legos and building blocks. Plus, they get a Singapore-themed lamp to keep by their bedside!

  • Materials Needed: Nanoblocks, LED base, Batteries
  • Suitable for: Ages 4 years old and up

12. DIY Cable Car

Cable Car DIY preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Know a little one that loves the cable car? Encourage your mini engineer to make their own working cable car at home! This Cable Car DIY Kit (available on Gifted Education) is an all-in-one set that includes the parts and pieces your child needs to create their very own functional cable car. The kit comes with detailed instructions, and you can get a set of paints to design the toy. Like the remote-controlled race car, this toy cable car requires some adult supervision, so gear up for a day of fun with this National Day craft!

  • Materials Needed: DIY cable car kit, Paint
  • Suitable for: Ages 6 years old and up

Preschool National Day craft ideas Singapore: Fun recipes to try

13. Singapore Spirit DIY Macaron Set

Singapore Spirit DIY Macaron Set preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Macarons are fun sweet treats that are always great to munch on. So why not do the same while watching the National Day parade – just decorate a set of themed macarons to take the entire experience up a notch! You don’t even have to bake the macarons from scratch. This Singapore Spirit DIY Macaron Set (available on Annabella Patisserie Official Store) includes patriotic red and white shells, and royal icing so your kid can design their own NDP-themed macarons! Take them to the parade, hand them out as gifts, or eat them at home – they’re sure to be a hit with your kiddos! 

  • Materials Needed: Macarons, Royal icing, Piping bags, Food colouring
  • Suitable for: Ages 2 years old and up

14. We Love Singapore Diy Bento Cake

We Love Singapore Diy Bento Cake preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Bento cakes are small, kid-sized cakes that are perfect for your little pastry chef to decorate! Bake a simple yellow cake with the Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix (available on Shopee Supermarket), or get this We Love Singapore Diy Bento Cake set (available on Annabella Patisserie Official Store) that already comes with cake and coloured frosting for a convenient National Day craft. You can have your cake and eat it too!

  • Materials Needed: Bento cake, Frosting, Piping bags, Food colouring
  • Suitable for: Ages 2 years old and up

15. National Day Milkshake

Cherry Milkshake preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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Beat the heat of the summer this National Day 2024 with an ice-cold milkshake with Singapore’s iconic red and white colours! Red fruits like cherries and strawberries are perfect for this recipe, and you can easily get that concentrated fruit flavour with this Long Beach Cherry Syrup (available on Long Beach SG) that not only adds a sweet cherry flavour to your drink but also gives it a rich, red hue that your kiddo will love!

This preschool National Day craft idea is easy to make and delicious to sip. All you’ll need are fruit syrup, milk, and ice cream! Top it off with a Singapore Flag Topper (available on MONIVAS MACE) for some National Day spirit. 

  • Materials Needed: Frozen fruit or fruit syrup, Milk, Ice cream, Blender, Flag topper (optional)
  • Suitable for: Ages 4 years old and up

How can we celebrate National Day at home?

family cheer-up little-daughter preschool national day craft ideas singapore
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National Day is a special holiday for Singaporeans. It fosters a sense of patriotism, celebrating Singapore’s independence as a community. While most cities typically host their own celebrations for the general public, you can opt to celebrate National Day at home. Here’s what you can do to show your national pride this National Day 2024:

  • Deck everything in red and white

Red and white are the national colours of Singapore, so decorating your home with red and white accent pieces can show off your patriotism for National Day. You can find National Day-themed furniture and decorations online, such as Singapore-themed throw pillows, banners, and balloons.

  • Have a feast

Bring the family together for a wholesome feast this National Day, or host a party with friends and family featuring crowd-pleasing Singaporean favourites like Hainanese Chicken, Chilli Crab, Roti Prata, and more! 

  • Craft with kids

Your kiddos might not fully understand the importance of National Day – they’ll think it’s just a free holiday away from school! Get them into the spirit of the celebration the creative way with National Day craft ideas for kids and easy-to-follow recipes that will keep them busy and make them appreciate Singapore more.

Celebrate National Day with your kiddos over some crafting activities!

This National Day 2024, celebrate Singapore with your kids as you spend time together as a family to show off your national pride. Have fun creating Singapore-themed crafts with your kiddos, or teach them those nostalgic, traditional games in Singapore you used to play. Take your celebrations up a notch with the best cake delivery places for pastries that will delight your child (and everyone else in the family!). Happy National Day!

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