{"id":82833,"date":"2025-07-04T13:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T05:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=82833"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:43:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T05:43:47","slug":"preschool-national-day-craft-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/preschool-national-day-craft-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Preschool National Day Craft Ideas In Singapore (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore National Day is right around the corner, and it\u2019s one of my favourite times of the year to get creative with some kid-friendly crafts that are perfect for celebrating with your little ones. While the National Day Parade is always a highlight (especially with those fireworks and the flypast), you can create your own patriotic memories at home with these preschool National Day craft ideas for your little Merlion. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So get cracking, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zhng<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your home with some red and white decor for the nation\u2019s birthday!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Singapore Flag Craft<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for: Ages 3 and up<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93428\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Singapore-Flag.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - singapore flag\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Singapore-Flag.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Singapore-Flag-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s kick things off with a classic: the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Singapore%20Flag\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore Flag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! This hands-on activity is a great way to teach kids about our flag\u2019s colours and symbols as they build it step-by-step. Red represents our universal brotherhood, white symbolises purity and virtue, the crescent moon represents a rising young nation, and the five stars stand for Singapore\u2019s five ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality. Your little one can proudly wave their handmade flag while watching the 2025 National Day Parade!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Materials you\u2019ll need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red and white coloured paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper straw or wooden dowel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93419\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-Materials.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - materials you need to make a flag\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-Materials.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-Materials-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how I put together this Singapore flag craft:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Take two pieces of paper in red and white. Cut a rectangle out of the red paper, making it half the width of your white paper. I recommend using red glitter or metallic paper for an extra sparkle when waving!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93396\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-1.webp\" alt=\"singapore flag craft - two pieces of paper in red and white.\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-1-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Take some white <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/cardstock\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">cardstock<\/a>, cut out a crescent moon shape, and five stars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93397\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-2.webp\" alt=\"singapore flag craft - paper moon and stars\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-2.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-2-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-2-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stick the red rectangle onto a white base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93398\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-3.webp\" alt=\"singapore flag craft - pasting red glitter paper on white cardstock\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-3.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-3-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-3-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let your little one decorate it with the moon and stars according to their placement on the flag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93399\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-4.webp\" alt=\"singapore flag craft - adding the crescent moon and stars\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-4.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-4-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-4-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Secure a straw or dowel as a flagpole, and you\u2019ve got a mini Singapore flag ready to wave with pride!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93400\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-5.webp\" alt=\"singapore flag craft - finished craft\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-5.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-5-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-5-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-5-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flag-5-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Make-Your-Own Merlion Paper Doll<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for: Ages 4 and up<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93423\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - merlion paper doll\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Merlion\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">Merlion<\/a> is one of Singapore\u2019s most iconic symbols, and this adorable paper doll version is sure to be a hit with the kids! Don\u2019t worry, this Singapore National Day craft is simple to make, and you\u2019ll only need a few basic materials to get started. I used glitter paper for this project, which I highly recommend as it gave the <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/merlion%20toy\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">Merlion toy<\/a> some sparkle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Materials you\u2019ll need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red and white coloured paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large popsicle stick<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93422\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-Materials.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - materials you need to make a merlion paper doll\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-Materials.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-Materials-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how I put together this Merlion craft:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cut out a Merlion shape from white cardstock, and draw on a cute face using <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/marker%20pen\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">black marker<\/a> (don\u2019t worry if it\u2019s not perfect!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93409\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-1.webp\" alt=\"merlion paper doll - cut out merlion shape\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-1-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cut out 12 red paper strips. For my Merlion, I traced a large <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Ice%20Cream\/popsicle\/stick\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">popsicle stick<\/a> to round out the edges of its mane so they look like flower petals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93410\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-2.webp\" alt=\"merlion paper doll - add mane\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-2.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-2-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-2-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Arrange the strips around the head in a circular pattern like a sun, and glue them down one at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93411\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-3.webp\" alt=\"merlion paper doll - attach merlion head to body\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-3.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-3-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-3-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cut out a few red half-circles to serve as scales for the Merlion\u2019s tail. Glue the scales in overlapping pairs or trios at the bottom of the body to mimic a mermaid-tail effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93412\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-4.webp\" alt=\"merlion paper doll - decorate with scales\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-4.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-4-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-4-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attach the head to the body with glue. Then, glue a large popsicle stick to the back of the Merlion for a handle. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voil\u00e0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your little Merlion has a Merlion paper doll of their own that they can play around with, or use to cheer on the National Day Parade!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93413\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-5.webp\" alt=\"merlion paper doll - paste on popsicle stick\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-5.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-5-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-5-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-5-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Merlion-5-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. National Day Pinwheels<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for: Ages 4 and up<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93427\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheels.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - red and white pinwheels\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheels.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheels-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might remember this craft from your own time in preschool, and that\u2019s why t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his list wouldn\u2019t be complete without this timeless preschool National Day craft idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/pinwheel\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pinwheels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> easy to make, and fun to play with! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can craft them out of soft foam or paper, making them safe for little hands. Besides, it\u2019s a great, mess-free activity to keep your child busy as they <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will love watching the red and white curls move as they blow on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Materials you\u2019ll need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft foam or paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dowel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper fastener<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93426\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-Materials.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - materials you need to make a pinwheel\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-Materials.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-Materials-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how I put together this pinwheel:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Take a piece of scrapbook paper or cardstock. For my National Day pinwheel, I used a square of red-and-white dual-toned paper for that patriotic look. Cut from each corner toward the centre, but not all the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93414\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-1.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft pinwheel - use two-toned paper in red and white\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-1-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gently curl one point from each corner inward (always the same side of the triangle) and glue the tips to the centre, as seen in the image below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93415\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-2.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft pinwheel - fold corners of the paper to form a pinwheel shape\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-2.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-2-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-2-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once the glue has dried, punch a hole in the centre of your pinwheel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93416\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-3.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft pinwheel - punch a hole in the centre of pinwheel\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-3.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-3-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-3-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Slide a paper fastener through the centre hole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93417\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-4.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft pinwheel - secure with paper fastener\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-4.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-4-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-4-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attach your pinwheel to a paper straw or wooden dowel using the fastener, making sure it\u2019s loose enough to spin freely. Now, give it a gentle blow and watch it spin!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93418\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-5.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft pinwheel - attach to a handle\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-5.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-5-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-5-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-5-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pinwheel-5-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. DIY Lantern Craft<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for: Ages 6 and up<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93421\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - diy lantern\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Singapore National Day craft is sure to light up your celebration \u2013 literally! Making your own <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/lantern\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">lantern<\/a> can be a festive bonding activity that you and your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kiddo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will enjoy making together, especially as you need <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Glue%20Gun\/hot\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">hot glue<\/a> to secure the pieces together. Battery-operated tealights make this craft kid-friendly too, so you can watch your child\u2019s eyes beam with pride as they build and design their very own lantern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Materials you\u2019ll need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popsicle sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracing or baking paper \u2013 avoid using wax paper, as you won\u2019t be able to design it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Markers, paint, or coloured pencils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stickers (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot glue gun<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battery-operated tealight or flashlight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93420\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-Materials.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - materials you need to make a lantern\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-Materials.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-Materials-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How I put together this DIY lantern:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Start by lining up red popsicle sticks to form a frame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93401\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-1.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - aligning red popsicle sticks\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-1-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With adult supervision, glue the pieces together using hot glue. Be careful not to burn yourself!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93402\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-2.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - securing lantern frame with hot glue\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-2.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-2-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-2-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should end up with five frames that look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93403\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-3.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - finished lantern frame\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-3.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-3-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-3-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93404\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-4.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - need five lantern frames for this project\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-4.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-4-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-4-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Line up your frames on a sheet of tracing paper or <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/baking%20paper\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">baking paper<\/a>. I used plain <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/parchment\/baking%20paper\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">parchment paper<\/a> for my lantern, which worked just as well. Lightly trace the inside of each frame onto the paper to mark the visible area, so your child knows where to decorate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93405\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-5.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - measuring parchment paper\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-5.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-5-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-5-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-5-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-5-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cut out the sheets, ensuring you have some allowance so you can glue the sheets onto your popsicle stick frames later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93406\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-6.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - cut out parchment paper according to lantern size\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-6.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-6-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-6-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-6-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-6-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let your child draw, colour, or paint each panel with National Day designs. It&#8217;s a good opportunity to teach them about the different symbols, logos, and other Singaporean motifs. Then, glue each decorated paper panel onto a popsicle stick frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93407\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-7.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - decorating lantern panels\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-7.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-7-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-7-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-7-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-7-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once dry, use hot glue to assemble the five frames into a cube (four sides and a top). Place a battery-operated tealight inside your DIY lantern, and let it light up the night with a warm, cosy glow that just gets you into that patriotic spirit with symbols and icons of Singapore!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93408\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-8.webp\" alt=\"diy lantern craft - finished lantern\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-8.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-8-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-8-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-8-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lantern-8-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Singapore National Day Paper Spinner<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for: Ages 6 and up<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93430\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - paper spinner\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This spinner craft is perfect for little hands that love to fidget! I used plain red, white, and red glitter paper for this project to create a mesmerising twirling design, but you can use your child\u2019s favourite colours too. Watch the colours dance as your child spins them around the paper straw. Plus, this is a cool preschool National Day craft idea that will keep your child entertained while waiting for the parade to start!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Materials you\u2019ll need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thin paper strips<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four paper circles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hole puncher<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper straw or dowel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93429\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler-Materials.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas - materials you need to make a paper spinner\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler-Materials.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler-Materials-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How I put together this Singapore National Day paper spinner:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cut strips of paper around half a centimetre wide. Cut out four circles out of white cardstock, and punch a hole in the middle of each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93431\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-1.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft spinner - cut paper strips and gather materials\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-1-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use glue stick to secure the paper strips around one circle like sun rays, alternating colours for a spinning effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93432\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-2.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft spinner - paste paper strips in a ray formation\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-2.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-2-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-2-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sandwich the paper strips with another circle, aligning the punched hole for the straw to go through later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93433\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-3.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft spinner - sandwich paper strips with circle cardstock\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-3.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-3-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-3-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Repeat on the other side. If you\u2019re using one-sided glitter or decorated paper like I did, make sure your design is facing outwards when you glue your paper strips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93434\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-4.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft spinner - create paper spinner on both sides\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-4.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-4-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-4-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Thread a paper straw through the centre holes of your paper circles, and secure with a stopper. For my paper spinner, I rolled some cardstock around the straw, and glued the ends to form the stopper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93435\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-5.webp\" alt=\"singapore national day craft spinner - thread straw through paper spinner\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-5.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-5-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-5-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-5-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SG-Spinner-5-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let the glue dry completely, then let your child have fun twirling and spinning around their own National Day paper spinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 400px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-82833-1\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" loop autoplay preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler-Method.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler-Method.mp4\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twirler-Method.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with preschool National Day craft ideas your kiddos will love<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93425\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/National-Day-Crafts-for-Kids.webp\" alt=\"preschool national day craft ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/National-Day-Crafts-for-Kids.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/National-Day-Crafts-for-Kids-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This National Day 2025, celebrate Singapore with your kids as you spend time together as a family to show off your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patriotic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pride. Have fun creating Singapore-themed crafts with your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kiddos<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or teach them those nostalgic,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/traditional-games-singapore\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional games in Singapore you used to play<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take your celebrations up a notch with the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-cake-delivery-singapore\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best cake delivery places<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for pastries that will delight your child (and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the whole <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fam<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Happy National Day!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s get crafty!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":73,"featured_media":93424,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"2","parallax":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"bottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"3","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"no-crop","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-715"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":{"override_bookmark_button":"0","override_show_bookmark_button":"0"},"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"percentage","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"jnews_post_split":{"post_split":[{"template":"1","tag":"h2","numbering":"asc","mode":"normal","first":"0","enable_toc":"0","toc_type":"normal"}]},"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[212,363,245,562,215],"class_list":["post-82833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-indoor-kids-activities","tag-kids-activities","tag-kids-play","tag-singapore-national-day","tag-things-to-do-with-kids"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - 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