30+ Star Wars Craft Activities For Kids
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Star Wars is an American epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas which began with "Star Wars" in 1977 and quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon.
It quickly made stars of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. and is so much loved that it has a whole day dedicated to it - the 4th May is known as Star Wars Day!
Star Wars is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The original 1977 film, was followed by the sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).
Lucas later returned to the series to write and direct a prequel trilogy, consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002), and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Taken over by the Disney corporation in 2012 his led to a sequel trilogy, consisting of Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015), Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017), and Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Since that first release in 1977 it has be loved by young and old alike.
The franchise has been expanded further with the TV series The Mandalorian, live action anthology films Rogue One and Solo, The Clone Wars animated series, Three new Star Wars films have been announced which will be set during the dawn of the Jedi, along with a Mandalorian movie in 2026 and Star Wars: Starfighter which is expected in 2028.
If you are a fan of Star Wars you will want to celebrate your love of the films on 4th May each year - chosen because it is a pun on the date. May The Fourth Be With You!
Young Star Wars fans will love this selection of Star Wars themed crafts to enjoy on May the fourth or any thime of the year!
Star Wars Craft Ideas For Kids
So here are 30+ crafts suitable for children, including very young kids that are Star Wars themed.
- Easy BB-8 Kids Craft from Raising Wasians
- Pop Up Yoda Card by Red Ted Art
- Cardboard Tube Ewoks from Crafts by Amanda
- Paper Plate Porgs from Clementine County
- Star Wars Death Star Pinata by Red Ted Art
Star Wars Day Printable Colouring Picture
Star Wars Day is an unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans held on 4th May each year. It is a fan created holiday that has spread across the world since 2011 with fans having parties and celebrations on this day.
You can celebrate with this free printable Star Wars Day colouring picture.
Star Wars Day Colouring Picture
This colouring picture is free to download and print off have fun and May The Fourth Be With You!
- Crayon Resist Death Star Art by Fun-A-Day
- Wookie Paper Bag Craft by Mommie Made That
- Lightsaber Bookmarks from Crafts by Amanda
- Colorful Star Wars Paper Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
- Darth Vader Bookmarks by Red Ted Art
- Yoda Paper Bag Puppet by Gluesticks and Gumdrops
- Wookie Finger Puppets from Crafts by Amanda
- Make an Ewok Out of a Popsicle Stick by Instructables
- Darth Vader Paper Bag Puppet Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
- Yoda Puppet Star Wars Craft by In The Playroom
Star Wars Day Printable Wordsearch
Get puzzling with this free printable Star Wars wordsearch.
Star Wars Wordsearch Printable
This wordsearch is free to download and print off.
- Yoda Easter Egg by Red Ted Art
- Star Wars Thumbprint Craft by Speckled Sydney
- BB-8 Paper Plate Star Wars Craft by Big Family Blessings
- Star Wars Jawa Rocks from Crafts by Amanda
- Paper Plate Baby Yoda Craft by Mombrite
- Mandalorian Paper Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
- Build a Droid Star Wars Party Printable by PIcklebums
- Pool Noodle Lightsabers by Muddy Boots
- Star Wars Moon Dough by In The Playroom
- Salt Dough Jabba the Hutt from Crafts by Amanda
- Star Wars Puppets Printable Popsicle Stick Craft by Busy Mom's Helper
- Star Wars Paper Plate Masks by Sassy Mama
- Egg Carton Darth Vader by The Craft Train
- Baby Yoda Headband Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
- Simple DIY Death Star Paper Plate Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
- Easy Baby Yoda Painted Rocks by The Gingerbread House
- Star Wars Finger Puppets by Dollar Store Crafts
- Paper Plate Darth Vader Puppet by The Chirping Moms
- Star Wars Inspired Footprint Art by The Pinterested Parent
Here is a really easy way to make your own salt dough at home. It's a great fun craft to do with your kids, and the dough will keep them occupied for hours.
I hope that you have lots of cool Star-Wars themed fun with all these crafts - May The Force Be With You!