World Health Day is more than just a calendar event—it’s a celebration of wellness, awareness, and the simple habits that keep us healthy every day. And what better way to engage kids in conversations about health than through colourful, hands-on activities? In this blog, we’re bringing internal organs, good eating habits, and hygiene to life using one of the most loved creative mediums—clay and crafts! These four fun projects will not only entertain your little ones but also spark important lessons about healthy living, making World Health Day both meaningful and memorable. These World Health Day craft ideas are perfect for turning simple lessons into fun experiences that kids will actually remember.

1. Food Habits Project

Make learning about nutrition fun with this simple food habits project! Perfect for young children, this hands-on activity helps them identify healthy and unhealthy foods while sparking their creativity. It’s one of those easy art ideas that combines education and creativity, especially helpful for classroom activities or weekend bonding time.

Materials Required

• Pencil

• Eraser

• Scissors

• Fine Art Brush

• White Chart Paper

• Felt Fabrics

• Rangeela Tempera Colours

• Fevicol A+
   

Steps to Create:
Start with a piece of white chart paper and draw two large tooth shapes. Cut them out carefully using scissors. On one tooth, paint a happy face, and on the other, a sad face using Rangeela Tempera Colours. Now, from colourful felt fabrics, cut out various food items like fruits, vegetables, and junk food. Stick healthy food items onto the happy tooth and junk food items onto the sad one using Fevicol A+. Let everything dry, and your educational food habits chart is ready to display!

Creative Tip:
Use googly eyes on the teeth for added fun—this turns it into a playful yet educational creative art craft for younger kids.

Teach nutrition in a fun and crafty way—explore the full instructions for the Food Habits Project and create a visual learning tool together!

2. DIY Table Mat for Father’s Day

Celebrate World Health Day with a creative table mat craft! This cheerful project encourages healthy eating habits while giving kids a chance to try creative art craft that feels both fun and purposeful.

Materials Required

• Fevicol MR

• Rangeela Paper Glitter

• Fevicryl 3D Outliner Black and White

• Coloured Felt Sheets

• Corrugated Sheet

• Pencil

• Scale

• Scissors
   

Steps to Create:
Begin by cutting a square base from a corrugated sheet. Then, using coloured felt sheets, draw and cut out fruit shapes—start with something simple like grapes, including the stem and leaves. Assemble each fruit design using Fevicol MR and allow it to dry. Repeat the process with different fruits. Next, cut a square base from a contrasting felt colour and place your fruit designs onto it. Add details using Fevicryl 3D outliners. Finally, outline the mat with Rangeela Paper Glitter for a sparkling touch. Let everything dry, and your handmade table mat is ready!

Creative Tip:
Turn it into a set by making one mat per fruit—great for gifting or classroom displays. This is a great pick if you're looking for easy art ideas to tie health and creativity together.

Celebrate health through art—follow the steps for the DIY Table Mat for Father’s Day and create a fruity masterpiece!

3. Fruits DIY Sling Bags for Health Day

Turn everyday crafting into fashion fun with this fruit-themed sling bag! This easy project blends creativity with style, making it a favourite with little ones. It also makes for one of the most vibrant World Health Day craft ideas to showcase healthy living through fun accessories.

Materials Required

• Fevicol MR

• Foam Sheet

• Felt Sheet

• Ornamental Stones

• Buttons

• Jute Cord

• Sequins

• Single Hole Punch

• Pencil

• Scissors
   

Steps to Create:
Take two A4 felt sheets and draw the outline of your favourite fruit—like a papaya—using a pencil. Cut out the shapes and use foam sheets for fruit details. Stick the two felt pieces together on the sides to form a pouch, then add fruit elements and embellishments like buttons and sequins with Fevicol MR. Punch holes at the top corners, thread through a jute cord, and tie knots at the ends to create a sling. Let it dry completely, and your custom fruit sling bag will be ready to wear or gift! This pouch is not just clever and functional—it’s also an example of easy art ideas that combine safety and creativity in one go.

Creative Tip:
Add a zip or button closure for extra functionality and a finished look. This one’s a favourite among kids who love hands-on projects and creative art crafts that can be proudly worn or gifted.

Ready to mix craft and fashion? Check out the complete guide to the Fruits DIY Sling Bags for Health Day and design your fruity accessory!

4. DIY Hand Sanitizer Pouch for Kids

Keep hygiene handy with this clever DIY hand sanitiser pouch. Made from everyday materials, it’s a fun and functional way for kids to learn about staying safe and clean.

Materials Required

• Fevicol MR

• Mount Board

• Felt Sheets

• Tissue paper roll

• Pencil

• Scale

• Felt Pen

• Wooden Button

• Scissors
   

Steps to Create:
Draw the outline of a toy gun on a mount board and cut it out. Repeat the design on felt sheets and cut them too. Cut a tissue roll into two halves and seal one end using mount board. Cover all parts with felt using Fevicol MR. Assemble the cut-outs onto the base, layering them to match the template. Add a wooden button on the back to secure the holder. Let it dry fully. Once ready, slip in a small sanitiser bottle—and you’ve got a creative, portable hygiene pouch!

Creative Tip:
Attach a key ring or clip to the back so kids can hang it on their school bags or belt loops. Try switching up the felt colours for a custom touch—another way to turn it into a personalised World Health Day craft idea.

Stay safe in style—click to see the full guide for the DIY Hand Sanitizer Pouch for Kids and make a hygiene essential they’ll love to carry!

And It’s A Wrap!

Crafting is a powerful way to turn complex ideas into something kids can touch, see, and understand—and these health-themed projects do exactly that. From learning about nutrition and hygiene to designing fun fruit-inspired accessories, each activity in this blog makes health education exciting and memorable. These easy art ideas offer a refreshing take on health education while encouraging imaginative play. So, this World Health Day, let creativity take the lead. Grab your Fevicreate supplies, roll up those sleeves, and help young minds build lifelong habits—one colourful craft at a time! Each of these World Health Day craft ideas is designed to be more than just a project—they’re creative art craft experiences that inspire kids to think about wellness in a whole new way.