15 Spellbinding Spain Crafts for Kids
These colorful Spain crafts for kids are perfect for the National Day of Spain on October 12th! Let’s celebrate Spain’s wildlife, dance & yes, football!
What’s common between singer Enrique Iglesias, actor Penelope Cruz, artist Pablo Picasso and tennis player Rafael Nadal?
You guessed it – they’re all Spaniards!
When people think about Spain, they often think of lovely beaches, great food and lots of lively dance and music. While all these are true, there are many more interesting things about this country that you may not know.
5 Fun Facts about Spain
- Spain is the second most visited country in the world – tourists are double the residents!
- This is the only European country that has a physical border with Africa
- Spain is the country with the most olive trees on the planet
- The world’s oldest restaurant, El Restaurante BotÃn, is in Spain
- Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world
As we head into October, we are nearing the National Day of Spain, observed on the 12th of October every year. Also known as Fiesta Nacional de España or DÃa de la Hispanidad, this is an occasion to celebrate everything Spanish, including culture, history and achievements. Let’s join in the celebrations with some beautiful Spain crafts for kids!
15 Spellbinding Spain Crafts for Kids
1. Sagrada Familia Paper Model
It’s no wonder that Spain is such a popular tourist destination – it has 47 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! One such site is the BasÃlica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada FamÃlia, known as the Sagrada FamÃlia in short. This cathedral has been under construction for over 130 years! Canon Creative Park gives us a printable to make a model of this monument – which won’t take a century to build!
2. Bullfight Sun Catcher
You can’t help but think of bulls and bullfights when you think of Spain, especially since it is the country’s national animal! My Daughters and Me celebrates both the national animal and the colors of Spain in this easy bull sun catcher craft, that’s easy enough for young kids!
3. Flamenco Dance Paper Fan
One of the world’s most popular dances, the flamenco, was born in Spain, in Sevilla and Cádiz. The dance has its own built-in music with clapping and heel-tapping. The hand-clapping is known as palmas, and is done in a certain rhythm. High heels are essential for the dance, and they often have some nails in them to create a lovely tapping sound! Create your own flamenco hand accessory with this craft from Uplifting Mayhem.
4. La Tomatina Paper Craft
Who hasn’t seen those visuals of the La Tomatina festival and wished they could just jump in? It is believed that the festival started in 1945 when a man began throwing tomatoes at his friends and strangers joined in. There are strict rules for the festival, like not throwing anything other than squashed tomatoes. For now, let’s keep the tomatoes in the fridge and make a paper version like this one from Interseccions!
5. Free Spain Coloring Pages
Did you know that the Spanish National Anthem has no words? Yes, it’s true! The anthem is called ‘Marche Real’, and is one of the oldest national anthems in the world. Learn more about similar fun facts with these Spain crafts for kids, including coloring pages from Free Homeschool Deals.
6. Doce Uvas – Spanish New Year Craft
Every country has its own New Year traditions, and in Spain, it’s got something to do with grapes! On New Year’s Eve, people eat one grape for each stroke of the midnight bell, representing a blessing for each month of the new year. It can get quite messy, and is a lot of fun! If you don’t have grapes to munch on right now, you can still enjoy this activity from Teachers Pay Teachers.
7. Spanish Matador Paper Doll Craft
You can’t have a list of Spain crafts for kids without mentioning bull fighters! Spanish bullfighting is something that is unique to the nation, and it is called Corrida de toros. Once a fight to the death, today it is more of a ritual – thankfully! The bullfighters are called Toreros and their leader is the matador, who carries a red cape called the muleta. Make your own matador with this craft from DLTK, with the red cape and all!
8. Flamenco Dancer Clothespin Doll
Flamenco makes another appearance in this list of Spain crafts for kids, with this clothespin doll from Mommy Maleta! The flamenco dancer’s outfit is called Traje de Flamenca and it is designed to enhance the beauty of a woman. It is believed to have originated from Spanish gypsies and includes bright and contrasting colors.
9. Spanish Castanets Craft
Most Spanish dances include some way for the dancers to create their own music, and castanets are an example. It is made of two concave pieces connected at a hinge with a cord. Dancers attach castanets to each thumb and create rhythmic sounds. While castanets are usually made of hardwood or ivory, you can make yours out of paper plates, with this craft from First Palette!
10. Spanish Bull Chalk Art
Bullfighting isn’t the only bull-related activity in Spain; there’s also the bull run! The most famous bull run is the encierro, held during the Sanfermines festival in Pamplona. It involves six or more bulls that are let loose, and chasing people through the town! Find out more about the festival as you make this craft from Firefly’s Kindergarten.
11. Free Spain Flag Coloring Pages
You can’t have a list of Spain crafts for kids without mentioning the national flag! Kids Activities Blog brings us a printable that you can color in, with red and yellow stripes. The yellow stripe is twice the size of each red stripe, and this pattern is known as a Spanish fess. The coat of arms features shields of old Spanish kingdoms and a crown to honor the current monarchy.
12. DÃa de los Reyes Magos Paper Crowns
Spain celebrates common occasions a little differently from other countries. For instance, Spain doesn’t have a tooth fairy – they have a tooth mouse! Also, Santa Claus is called Papá Noel, and he isn’t the highlight of Christmas celebrations in Spain. Spaniards are quite serious about the 12 days of Christmas and the Epiphay, also called DÃa de los Reyes Magos. Learn more about this holiday with these King’s crown templates that honor the Wise Men and their gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh.
13. Spain Football Team Logo Drawing Tutorial
Football is a huge deal in Spain, and it is the most popular sport. Spain has some of the most famous football teams, like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Seville FC. The national team is also quite successful – it is the first European team to win a FIFA World Cup held outside of Europe, and the only European country along with France to have won the triplete – the World Cup, the Euro Cup and the Nations League. Celebrate this amazing team with a fun activity from Art for All!
14. Printable Lynx Craft
The lynx is a member of the cat family that doesn’t get much attention, like tigers or lions – but these Spain crafts for kids should change that! There are 4 species of lynx, and the Spanish or Iberian lynx is considered the most endangered cat in the world. Some lynxes have a genetic abnormality that makes them blue, like the one in this craft from Learn Create Love!
15. Red Carnation Crepe Paper Flower
The red carnation is the national flower of Spain, as well as of Monaco and Slovenia. It is a gorgeous flower and represents love, admiration and good luck. Check out this video from ABC TV to learn how you can make your own pretty carnations out of crepe paper.
We hope these Spain crafts for kids have given you a little insight into the culture of this amazing country. Spain has quite a mix of cultures, owing to its geographical position – Catalan, African, Islamic and more!
There are also many famous people from Spain – artists like Salvador DalÃ, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró or writers like Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, the first modern novel. Let these crafts be a starting point to learn more about the great country and its people!
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