This make your own flag craft is perfect for kids who want to express themselves. After all, who doesn't want to fly their own personal flag?
Children's book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg, hand-drew (no AI here, folks!) this cute flag coloring page. It includes three flag templates. One features a scattering of hearts, another is a cheery pattern of wiggly lines, and the third is blank so kids can design their own flag.
What you need
- Colored pencils, crayons, etc.
- Scissors
- Double stick tape or glue stick
- Flag poles: pencils, straws, paintbrushes, craft sticks or chopsticks
- Optional: stickers, rubber stamps, googly eyes, and other craft materials
- Flag coloring page. Note that the pdf includes two pages. One pages includes three large flag templates, and the second includes 6 total–2 smaller flags of each design.
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Instructions
Print out the coloring pages. Color and decorate as desired.
Cut out the individual flags. Glue the back side of each flag to a flag pole.
Wave your flag around! Use it in pretend play. Present it to a friend. Tuck it in your pocket. Whatever you want!
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Tips and Variations
For double sided flags, tape or glue two flags, back to back, to a flag pole.
Instead of affixing your flag to a pole, use it as a bookmark!
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Write names or short notes on the back of each flag to use a place markers or gift tags.
Stick flags in cupcakes for a festive decoration.
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About the Illustrator
Melanie Hope Greenberg is an award winning author and illustrator of more than 15 children’s books. She facilitates amazing library and classroom workshops. You can learn more about author visits (virtual or in-person) at her website. Her cheerful, vibrant illustrations can be found in books such as Good Morning, Digger, Down in the Subway and A City Is.
*Terms of Service: this coloring page is used with permission from Melanie Hope Greenberg and is for non-commercial use ONLY. You many print out as many copies as you like for personal, library or classroom use
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