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8 Pioneer Day Projects for Kids

July 11, 2014 by Wifeeclectic 17 Comments

Even though Pioneer Day isn’t celebrated all over, it doesn’t mean that everyone can’t join in the fun and channel their inner Laura Ingalls Wilder. Here are some fun things to create with kids that celebrate America’s Pioneer heritage.

Pioneer Bonnets by My Cotton Creations.

Climbing Bear Toy by Tutorial Adventures.

Cardboard Covered Wagon by All Things Beautiful.

 Buzz Saw Pioneer Toy on Housewife Eclectic

Corn Husk Dolls by Martha Stewart. 
Peg People Little House in the Big Woods Log Cabin on Craftster. 
Making Butter with Kids by Mess For Less. 
Rag Doll by Miss Gioia 

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  1. MikiHope says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    I never heard of Pioneer Day. I do love those corn husk dolls and the covered wagon!

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  2. Kung Phoo says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    It makes things look like back in the day when things were so much simpler.. I never heard of the day before, but it sounds cool!

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  3. Masshole Mommy says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Never heard of Pioneer Day, but those crafts are cute.

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    • Angela says

      July 24, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      It’s to celebrate the pioneers who came to Utah.
      Pioneer Day is a state holiday in Utah in the United States. It is celebrated on July 24 each year to commemorate the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into Utah’s Salt Lake Valley in 1847. It’s pretty much a week long celebration in Utah with concerts, celebrations, fireworks, a Parade, and the famous Day’s Of 47 Rodeo.

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  4. Dan from Platter Talk says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    Fun activities here that I know our kids would love!

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  5. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

    July 12, 2014 at 3:03 am

    These projects look fun and great for kids' education.

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  6. Liz Mays says

    July 12, 2014 at 3:27 am

    I ran Pioneer Days when my son was in school. It was a HUGE project, but so fun! I love the projects you guys did.

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  7. mail4rosey says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    What a fun way to incorporate history with crafting. I know the kids would love this too!

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  8. Terri | Sugar Free Glow says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I love Pioneer Days! Making butter was my favorite!

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  9. Stacey Werner says

    July 12, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    As a child, I would have loved to channel my inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with these projects! That was my favorite show growing up.

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  10. Joanna Sormunen says

    July 13, 2014 at 12:18 am

    What an absolutely fabulous collection of great crafts and projects for the kids! Love them all!

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  11. Stephen Schreck says

    July 13, 2014 at 4:40 am

    Haha this is awesome! I don't think I ever had a pioneer day.

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  12. Krystal Butherus says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    I've never heard of a pioneer day! Seems like a lot of fun.

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  13. Stacey Gibbon says

    July 14, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    What a great roundup! I really want to try the homemade butter. Thanks for sharing

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  14. Alyssa Collazo says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    This sounds like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing!

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  15. Maddi'sMommy says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    When you think about it we owe so much to those early pioneers. Their life was by no means easy and they established so many of the major cities we have today.

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  16. Debi@The Spring Mount 6 Pack says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Those are all very cool. I have to show them to my kid's teach this year

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