Easy Ancient Egypt Crafts for Kids: 3 Fun Egyptian Craft Ideas
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If your children are learning about Ancient Egypt, adding a few hands-on crafts is a fantastic way to bring history to life.
These easy Ancient Egypt crafts for kids are simple to make using basic craft supplies and work brilliantly alongside homeschool topics, classroom learning, themed activity days or school holiday fun.
Today we’re making three classic Egyptian-inspired crafts:
- A Pharaoh Headdress
- Egyptian Wrist Cuffs
- A Paper Plate Collar
Together, they transform children into Egyptian royalty ready to rule their own kingdom!
Why Make Ancient Egypt Crafts for kids?
Craft activities help children engage with history in a fun and memorable way.
As they create and play, children can explore:
- Ancient Egyptian clothing
- Pharaohs and rulers
- Symbols and decoration
- Creative expression
- Fine motor skills
These projects are suitable for a range of ages and can be adapted depending on your child’s abilities.
Craft 1: Pharaoh Headdress
One of the most recognisable symbols of Ancient Egypt is the striped headdress worn by pharaohs.
This simple craft allows children to create their own royal headpiece.
You Will Need
- Yellow or white card
- Blue marker pens, paint or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- Stapler or tape
- Optional: gold paper, gems or stickers
Instructions
- Cut a large headdress shape from card.
- Draw or paint horizontal blue stripes across the headdress.
- Decorate with gold paper, gems or Egyptian-inspired symbols.
- Measure around your child’s head.
- Attach a card strip to create a wearable headband.
- Secure with tape or staples.
I used a large plate to trace around the round shape at the top and then free hand drawn the remainder of the shape, using a ruler to keep it even. Don’t worry about it being perfectly shaped.
Extend the Activity
Ask children:
- What would your pharaoh name be?
- What laws would you create?
- What would your palace look like?
Craft 2: Egyptian Wrist Cuffs
Ancient Egyptians often wore decorative jewellery made from gold and colourful stones.
These wrist cuffs are quick to make and perfect for imaginative play.
You Will Need
- Empty toilet paper tubes
- Gold paint or yellow paper
- Markers
- Gems, stickers or sequins
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut the toilet paper tube down one side.
- Gently open it to fit around a wrist.
- Paint gold or cover with coloured paper.
- Decorate using Egyptian-inspired patterns.
- Add gems or stickers for extra sparkle.
Once finished, children can wear their cuffs while pretending to be pharaohs, queens or explorers.
Craft 3: Paper Plate Egyptian Collar
Ancient Egyptian collars were colourful and often decorated with precious stones.
This paper plate version is simple, inexpensive and looks fantastic.
You Will Need
- Paper plate
- Gold Paint, crayons or markers
- Scissors
- Sequins, gems or stickers
- Glue
Instructions
- Cut the centre out of a paper plate.
- Cut a small slit from the outer edge to the centre hole.
- Paint the plate gold if desired.
- Decorate the plate with colourful Egyptian patterns.
- Add gems, sequins or stickers.
- Allow to dry completely before wearing.
Your child now has their own Egyptian-style collar to complete their royal outfit.
Supplies we’ve used
If you are in need of suggestions for crafting materials, these are the ones that we used:
Create Your Own Ancient Egyptian Dress-Up Set
Once all three crafts are complete, encourage children to put everything together and become an Ancient Egyptian ruler.
You could even:
- Hold a royal procession
- Build a cardboard pyramid
- Write messages in hieroglyphics
- Create an Egyptian throne
- Host an Ancient Egypt themed day
The dress-up element adds another layer of imaginative play and extends the life of the crafts.
More Ancient Egypt Activities
Looking for even more Ancient Egypt fun?
You might also enjoy:
- Ancient Egypt Activities for Kids: A Fun Ancient Egypt Day at Home
- Ancient Greece Day for Kids
- Dinosaur Discovery Day
- Space Adventure Day
These themed activity days combine learning, creativity and family fun.
Ancient Egypt Printable Activity Pack
Our Ancient Egypt Activity Pack includes:
- Hieroglyphics worksheets
- Word searches
- Mazes
- I Spy activities
- Fact sheets
- Colouring pages
- Educational games
Perfect for extending your child’s Ancient Egypt learning at home.
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Final Thoughts
Ancient Egypt remains one of the most fascinating periods of history for children. These simple crafts are an easy way to encourage creativity while exploring life in the land of the pharaohs.
Whether you’re creating a royal headdress, decorating a collar or making glittering wrist cuffs, these Ancient Egypt crafts for kids are sure to inspire hours of imaginative play.
