10 Fantastic France Crafts for Kids
Check out these France crafts for kids on the occasion of France’s France Fete de la Federation. Make sure to learn some French along the way!
When we think about the French Revolution, most of us are likely to think of Marie Antoinette, who is believed to have made the famous quote ‘Let them eat cake!’ While that may or may not have been said by her, one thing is true – she certainly was the main character in the story of the French Revolution!
So why are we talking about the French Revolution and France crafts for kids today? Well, it’s because we have entered the month of La fête nationale, also referred to as Bastille Day, which falls on the 14th of July. In reality, the storming of the Bastille happened in 1789, while the actual occasion of the feast was exactly one year later, on 14th July in 1790. They managed to merge both national events into a single holiday – genius!
The first feast was a grand affair that began at four in the morning, in the presence of the King and other royals. Today, after being made an official holiday in 1880, the day sees some impressive military parades on the Champs-Elysées as well as beautiful fireworks displays. Families get together for picnics and other celebrations and to participate in the festivities.
If you’ll be in Paris or anywhere in France in July, you’re likely to be able to be a part of the celebrations, but if you aren’t, don’t worry! We’ve got a collection of France crafts for kids here today, which will be perfect to learn more about this amazing country and its people. Viens on y va!
10 Fantastic France Crafts for Kids
1. Printable Paris Crown
Marie Antoinette may not be the poster girl for good queens, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t become a French queen for a day! Check out this paper crown from The House that Lars Built, which features popular French icons. Did you know that Louis XIX was the King of France for just 20 minutes? Yes, his was the shortest reign ever!
2. Pocket Paris Play Set
If you’ve always been enamored by French architecture, you’ll love this play set from Handmade Charlotte, which features some of the most loved monuments on the planet. It’s no wonder then, that France is the most visited country in the world, and Paris is the third most visited city.
3. Notre Dame Stained Glass Craft
When we speak of French architecture, one of the first names that comes to mind is the hauntingly beautiful Notre Dame. This building is an architectural wonder, featuring buttresses along with elaborately carved gargoyles. This is also the place that has seen many historical events, including the crowning of Napoleon. Unfortunately, after the fire in 2019, the building is under reconstruction. In the meanwhile, you can check out this project from Pack More into Life, that attempts to recreate the stained glass effect of the cathedral.
4. French Boy Toilet Paper Roll Craft
This little French guy from DLTK Kids is the perfect addition to this list of France crafts for kids and he looks real proud of his French heritage, including his baguette and flag colors! Seriously speaking, the French do have a lot to be proud of, considering this is the country that gave us the inventors of the tin can, stethoscope, hair dryer, Braille and so much more!
5. French Guy Party Game
Yes, you can celebrate the Fete of the Federation with these France crafts for kids, but you can take it a notch higher by hosting a fun party for your friends, along with this pin a mustache game from Press Print Party! This guy may wear a mustache or not, but did you know that for the longest time, women couldn’t wear trousers in France? Yes, trousers for women were made completely legal only in 2013!
6. France Matching Game
When making these France crafts for kids, use it as an opportunity to learn more about this country and its amazing people. Raise Curious Kids helps us by providing us with lots of facts about France in this printable. For instance, here’s a fun fact that’ll interest you – of all the countries in the world, France is the nation with the most number of Nobel Prize winners in Literature. After all, nothing less is expected from the land of Voltaire, Descartes or Victor Hugo!
7. French Flag Gift Bags
There are many things we tend to imitate France in, especially their sense of fashion and their food. However, one thing other countries can learn from is the French law that doesn’t allow throwing away edible food. Yes, supermarkets cannot throw out food – they have to donate it to anyone who doesn’t have food. Such a lovely thought, and one which you can let others know of with a cute little treats package like this one from Oh Happy Day.
8. Printable Parisian Place Mats
Speaking of French food, it’s something that’s quite famous, even before Julia Child! In fact, French cuisine has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status, showing how seriously the French take their food! In fact, it is said that two new cookbooks are published in France every single day! Celebrate a homemade French dinner with these placemats from The House that Lars Built.
9. Macaron Photo Holders
Many French foods enjoy iconic status, like croissants and macarons, and if you can’t get your hand on some delicious macarons, you can still make them yourself, like they’ve done it over here at A Kailo Chic Life! Apparently, macarons aren’t originally French; Catherine de Medici, an Italian noblewoman, brought the recipe to France when she married Henry II of France.
10. France Map Coloring Page
Most of us don’t know that France is the largest nation in the European Union, and the shape of the country on the map also gives it the name ‘L’Hexagone’, or ‘The Hexagon’, thanks to its shape. Gather more fun facts like these as you make these France Crafts for Kids, and keep this printable map by Pack More into Life at your side.
We hope these France crafts for kids have intrigued you to learn more about this gorgeous nation. There is so much to explore about this country, which is much more than just Paris! By the way, if you’re a Parisienne at heart, you’ll enjoy our list of Eiffel Tower crafts. If you want more France crafts for kids, you can try out art projects by famous French artists like Renoir, Georges Seurat, Paul Cezanne, Henri Rousseau and Claude Monet.
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