7 Great Symbols of America: Fun & Easy American Symbol Crafts for Kids

If you’re looking for a creative way to teach kids about American history, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll walk through 7 important American symbols like the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, and the Liberty Bell. We pair each one with a fun, hands-on craft, model, or activity. Whether you’re a Cub Scout leader working on the Paws for Action Adventure, a teacher planning a social studies lesson, or a parent wanting something meaningful for the patriotic months of June and July, these ideas are easy to pull off and packed with a purpose.

1. American Flag

The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. With 13 stripes and 50 stars, it represents our original 13 colonies and every state in the nation. Scouts can learn how to fold it properly here.

Project Ideas:
Paper Chain American Flag
American Flag Painting
American Flag Cork Board

2. Bald Eagle

The bald eagle is strong, sharp-eyed, and flies high above the land, making it a perfect symbol of freedom. It’s been our national bird since 1782.

Project Ideas:
Popsicle Stick Eagle Craft
Paper Plate Eagle Craft
Flying American Eagle

3. Statue of Liberty

Standing tall in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France and represents freedom & hope. The seven spikes on the crown represent the seven continents and seven oceans, the tablet held in the left hand bears the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. The statue is struck by lightning approximately 600 times per year!

Project Ideas:
Statue of Liberty Lego Set (I love Lego’s so I had to share 🙂
Statue of Liberty Crown & Torch
Using Playdoh or Modeling Clay form the Statue of Liberty

4. Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell rang out for the first time in 1776 at the reading of the Decleration of Independence. It’s famous for it’s giant crack that no one knows where it came from. The Bell stands 3 feet tall and 12 feet wide at the base of the bell. It weighs over 2000 pounds!!

Project Ideas:
Liberty Bell Wind Chime
Painted Liberty Bell

5. The White House

This is where the President lives and works. It’s not just a big white building—it’s also a symbol of democracy and leadership.

Project Ideas:
Build Your Own Graham Cracker White House
Make The White House – Craft Paper

6. Uncle Sam

With his tall hat and white beard, Uncle Sam stands in for the US government, especially in old posters that said, “I Want You” during war time. He reminds us of responsibility and service.

Project Ideas:
Draw your own “I Want You” Poster
Create a Patriotic Uncle Sam

7. Mount Rushmore

This giant carving in South Dakota features four presidents who shaped our country: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln. The faces of the presidents are each about 60 feet tall and behind Lincoln’s face is a secret room called the Hall of Records and it contains porcelain enamel panels with the text of the Declaration of Independence and other important U.S. documents.