March 7 is one of our favorite days of the year – National Cereal Day! While we love a good bowl of Post™ cereal any day of the year, it seems fitting to mark this happy occasion with some out-of-the-box (pun intended) cereal crafts, activities and recipes. We’ve rounded up seven family-friendly activities to celebrate National Cereal Day in 2025.
1. Cereal picture frames
These cereal picture frames are a creative way to display your kids’ artwork. Parents appreciate the ease with which they can house and rotate their prolific creators’ masterpieces. Kids take pride in seeing their creations displayed. Everyone wins.
Picture frame supplies:
- Post™ cereal box (we used Honey Bunches of Oats™ with Strawberries cereal)
- Utility knife or scissors
- Metal ruler
- Acrylic paint (or stickers for a mess-free option)
- Paintbrushes
Picture frame instructions:
1. Using a utility knife or scissors, cut off all the edges of the box.
2. Cut out the artwork display section one inch from the box edge using your ruler to ensure the sides are even.
3. Time for the fun part – decorating your frame! Decorate the non-shiny side of the box with paint or use stickers for a mess-free option.
2. DIY drawer dividers
Clearly, we love a project that’s fun AND functional – like cereal boxes turned into drawer dividers for conquering unruly drawers and restoring order to your kids’ trinkets.
Drawer dividers supplies:
- Empty Post™ cereal boxes
- Fun paper
- Tape
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Box cutter
Drawer divider instructions:
1. Wrap these drawer dividers using tape and paper.
2. Measure the sides of your drawer to determine your desired height for the dividers.
3. Use the blade and ruler to cut the cereal boxes down to your desired height.
That’s it! Pop them in the drawer and voila – cheery drawer dividers that bring order to your life!
3. Memory game
Memory games are great for any and all ages. Celebrate National Cereal Day with a cereal-themed version the whole family can get in on!
Memory game supplies:
- Post™ cereal boxes (we used Honeycomb™ and Honey Bunches of Oats™ cereals)
- Circle cookie cutter or a round glass
- Pencil or pen
- Scissors
Memory game instructions:
1. Choose five to 10 different solid colors from the cereal boxes.
2. Use a cookie cutter or round glass to trace a pair of circles for each of the colors and then cut them out.
You can easily add to the set or replace pairs when the inevitable spill happens. Round up the family and see who can collect the most matching pairs!
4. Jigsaw puzzle
Another simple and fun craft/activity combo for National Cereal Day is creating a Post™ cereal-themed jigsaw puzzle
Puzzle supplies:
- A Post cereal box (we used Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereal)
- • Pencil, pen or marker
- • Coin
- • Scissors
Puzzle instructions:
1. To start your DIY puzzle, cut out the front of the cereal box.
2. Flip the cutout over and draw a grid across the plain side of it. Use a coin along the edges of the grid to create the interlocking edges.
3. Cut the pieces apart and get puzzling!
5. Flower bouquet craft
This is one of our favorite out-of-the-bag crafts! Malt-O-Meal™ cereal bags can be transformed into a colorful and decorative flower bouquet – no watering necessary.
Bouquet supplies:
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Pipe cleaner or fishing line
- Bag of Malt-O-Meal™ cereal (we used Marshmallow Mateys™, Tootie Fruities™ and Frosted Flakes)
Bouquet instructions:
1. Start by emptying your bag of cereal. The more colorful the bag, the better!
2. Cut off the seams on either end and open the bag by cutting down one of the sides. Then, cut the bag into sections. For smaller tighter flowers, 4″x 6″ – for larger, fuller flowers, 5″ x 8″ will work best.
3. Next, stack the cut sections into four to six sections based on fullness. Line up the stacks and accordion fold them from one end to the next. Secure it with a pipe cleaner or fishing line. You can also cut the ends of the accordion to give your flower more shape, either into a triangle point or rounded.
4. Layer by layer, fluff each flower out towards the center.
Place your flower bouquet in a glass, decorated mason jar, or vase, and display it on your desk, a shelf, or wherever else you prefer to showcase your decor!
6. Cereal necklace
Making a cereal necklace is a fun, easy and tasty craft project. While costumes aren’t required for National Cereal Day, festive accessories like this Malt-O-Meal®Tootie Fruities® cereal necklace are encouraged. Trust us when we say your kids will LOVE creating, wearing and nibbling on these fun necklaces.
Necklace supplies:
- Malt-O-Meal™ Tootie Fruities™ cereal or Mom’s Best™ Fruity Rings cereal
- String or yarn (about two feet in length)
- Tape
- Scissors.
Necklace instructions:
1. Prepare the String: Cut a piece of string or yarn to your desired length (we suggest about two feet). Wrap a small piece of tape around one end of the string to make it easier to thread the cereal. To make it a bit easier, you can also tape one end of the yarn to the table or counter to avoid cereal sliding off the other end.
2. Thread the Cereal: Start threading the cereal onto the string. You can create patterns with different colors or randomly. This is a great activity for kids to practice their fine motor skills, and could start by sorting the cereal into different colors as an additional activity.
3. Secure the Ends: Once you have enough cereal on the string, tie the ends together to form a necklace. Make sure it’s not too tight so it can be easily worn and taken off.
4. Enjoy: Your cereal necklace is ready to wear and snack on!
This craft is also an educational winner, making it fun for the kids to sort by color, form patterns, count, and develop those fine motor skills. Learning, fun and snacking in one simple craft. Parents rejoice!
7. Desserts made with cereal
It’s only fitting that you end National Cereal Day with a cereal-inspired dessert. Some fan favorites include Grape-Nuts™ Cookies or a Marshmallow Fruity PEBBLES™ Shake (pictured above). Is your mouth watering?
We hope you make the most of this easy-to-love, low-stress holiday. Use our store locator to easily track down the Post™ cereals you need for these National Cereal Day projects and treats!