We’re celebrating Poland Constitution Day and the amazing culture of the country with some fun and colorful Poland Crafts for Kids!

Today, we know the importance of countries having a constitution; it’s like having a light to show the way forward. But do you know which country had the first constitution in Europe?

No, it wasn’t Greece or Italy; it was Poland!

Poland is the second country in the world to have a constitution, just four years after the American Constitution was formed. They take their constitution quite seriously, which is why they have a special day to celebrate it – Poland Constitution Day on 3rd May!

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Fun Facts about Poland

Poland is located in the exact geographical center of the European continent
The second-oldest university of Europe, Jagiellonian University, is in Poland
Poland is home to the world’s largest castle, The Castle of Teutonic Order in Malbork
Europe’s largest open-air music festival, Pol’and’Rock Festival, is held in Poland
You’ll find Europe’s oldest restaurant, Piwnica Swidnicka, in Poland
Famous Polish people include physicist Marie Cure, astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, Pope John Paul II, composer Frédéric François Chopin and businesswoman Helena Rubinstein

Poland is a country quite unlike other European countries, and there’s a lot of interesting information to learn about it. Let’s do it as we have fun with these colorful Poland crafts for kids!

10 Pleasant Poland Crafts for Kids

1. Wycinanki Paper-Cut Art

We start this list of Poland crafts for kids with a gorgeous piece of art from Kid World Citizen. This is Wycinanki, a Slavic form of papercutting art. This art form started when shepherds cut designs out of tree bark and leather, as a hobby during harsh weather conditions. They then used these as decorations or gave them away as gifts – you can do the same!

2. DIY Polish Egg Decorating

The Polish have their own ways of celebrating major holidays like Easter and Christmas, and one example is Pisanki. Pisanki is a form of decorated Polish Easter eggs, where eggs are decorated with intricate designs. The designs are symbolic; flowers mean beauty, hearts mean love, while the sun indicates good luck. Ava’s Alphabet gives us an easy tutorial to try our own version of Pisanki, where you can add your choice of motifs!

3. Poland-Themed Multimedia Collage

Pracaplastyczna has a gorgeous addition to our list of Poland crafts for kids, representing the varied terrain of the country. Poland is has everything – mountain ranges, lush forests, long coasts, sandy dunes and even wetlands!

4. Poland National Symbol Craft

If you go looking for Poland crafts for kids, you’re sure to find that many of them feature a white eagle against a red background, like this one from Dzieciaki W Domu. This is the national emblem of Poland, used on official seals and banners. The country also has a special award called the Order of the White Eagle, awarded to both military personnel and civilians.

5. Wycinanki Paper Art

Love Art For Schools brings us another example of the gorgeous art form of Wycinanki. This art style differs from region to region. Some use a single color, while others make multicolored art. Even techniques differ, from cutting, punching, tearing, carving and even gluing.

6. Red Poppy Felt Craft

The red poppy is the national flower of Poland, and is used extensively in special ceremonies like those of the Day of Remembrance of the Dead. Papaver rhoeas, also known as the corn poppy, the flower is a symbol of the country’s resilience and bears a resemblance to the country’s flag colors.

7. Poland Flag Napkin Craft

Speaking of the flag, you can’t have a list of Poland crafts for kids without showing a flag craft! We like this one from Pracaplastyczna, made out of tissue paper and a stick. The Polish flag is rectangular in a 5:8 proportion, with white and red bands. The white represents goodness, while the red symbolizes bravery.

8. Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls Craft

When we think of nesting dolls, we tend to associate them with Russia, but they’re also an integral part of Polish culture! However, traditional nesting dolls from Poland are a little different from the ones from Russia, in design and shape. Club Chica Circle shows us how to make these dolls using plastic eggs – genius!

9. DIY Nail Polish Marbled Ornaments

Polish Christmas decorations have a flavor of their own, and aren’t restricted to the traditional red, white and green colors. The DIY ornaments include Byśki (rye flour dough baked in animal shapes), Pierniczki (gingerbreads), Cacka (homemade Christmas ornaments), and pająk (handmade chandeliers). Color Made Happy shows us how to make our own versions of these ornaments, and they’re pretty!

10. DIY Pajaki Polish Chandelier

As mentioned earlier, Poland has it’s own culture when it comes to Christmas, and that’s why this gorgeous chandelier from Oh Happy Day makes its way to our list of Poland crafts for kids!

I’m sure these Poland crafts for kids have got you intrigued about this amazing country, and you may also be wondering if you should plan your next vacation there! Well, we hope that plan materializes – Poland is truly worth visiting!

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