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Greek Crafts and Activities for Kids
Welcome to our Greece crafts and activities for kids.
Greece is known for its rich history, famous gods and heroes, and beautiful islands filled with goats, sheep, and olive trees. Through our Greek crafts, coloring pages, stories, and printable activities, kids can learn about Greek mythology, explore the Olympic Games, and discover what life is like in this fascinating European country.
Greek Printables:
Greek Mythology and History Crafts for Kids:
Athena Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Greek goddess of wisdom and war — important character in many widely known Greek myths.
Cyclops Toilet Paper Roll Craft
A group of huge one-eyed giants — most famous for their role in Homer's The Odyssey.
Daedalus Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Icarus' father and creator of the Minotaur's maze.
Dragons
These mythical creatures appear in fairy tales and folklore all over the world, including Greek mythology.
Ferry Me Across the Water
Poem by Christina Rossetti - In Greek mythology, Charon is the is the ferryman who carries souls of the newly deceased across the river Styx into Hades, the realm of the dead.
Harpy Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Winged death spirits who stole food from Phineas the prophet.
Icarus Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Flew too close to the sun and melted his wings.
Medusa Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Snake-haired Gorgon who turned people to stone.
Minos Toilet Paper Roll Craft
King of Crete who imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth and Daedalus and Icarus in a tower above the sea.
Minotaur Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Half-man, half-bull monster imprisoned in a labyrinth in Crete.
Perseus Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Greek hero who beheaded Medusa.
Phoenix Crafts
Fiery bird that is reborn from its ashes every 500 years.
Spider Crafts
Arachne, the weaver, was turned into a spider by Athena.
Trojan Horse Paper Craft
Wooden horse used by the Greeks to sneak into Troy.
Zeus Toilet Paper Roll Craft
In Greek mythology, Zeus ruled the Olympians on Mount Olympus.
Olympic / Sports Crafts:
Franky Football Paper Craft
Football (soccer) is Greece’s most popular sport.
Olympics: Dove Crafts and Coloring
The Olympic opening ceremony traditionally includes the release of white doves.
Animals of Greece:
Ocean Animals
Greece is a coastal country surrounded by the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Ionian Seas.
Goats
The KriKri is a wild Cretan goat found only on Crete. Goats are everywhere in Greece and even climb cliffs!
Sheep
A big industry in Greece for centuries — there are still many working sheep farms.
Wolves
The grey wolf lives in the northern mountains of Greece. It’s part of the natural heritage and a symbol of wild nature and strength.
Of course, there are many more animals in Greece, including sea turtles, wolves, bears, birds, and insects. Visit our animals section for a full list of animals from around the world.
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