4th of July Kid Crafts
4th of July Kid Crafts
Independence Day is Thursday.
I love July 4th! Nice warm weather, celebrating with friends and family, and a day off. I try not to think about the fact that summer, my favorite season, is half over. Since there are likely to be no fireworks because of the massive fire danger this year we will be making merry with friends and probably a movie or two.
We want to celebrate this important day with our young children and hands-on projects usually fit the bill. I, Lisa, may have combed Pinterest a time or two for great kid crafts. Here are a few that I thought would be fun. Will I be doing all of them? Um, no. But maybe you can find one you’ll enjoy. Click on the image to visit our Patriotic Pinterest board and get to the original sources for these projects.
Confetti Poppers
Nothing says holiday like a big mess. So here is a way to let your young ones spray as much confetti everywhere as possible. But the kids I know would LOVE this. Especially if they are allowed to aim it at each other.
Popsicle Stick Flags
These are quick and easy to glue together. I’ve found colored craft sticks like this a our local craft store. Otherwise some quick acrylic paint would do the trick.
Patriotic Pinwheels
These pinwheels seem easy enough. Looks as though they used scrapbook paper and some wooden dowels. Check the craft stores for sales on all 4th of July related paper and goods.
Pipe Cleaner Fireworks
Now we’re close to my speed. I have pipe cleaners and thread. Maybe even a couple beads. These would be fun to hang from our dining room chandelier.
Pipe Cleaner Sparklers
Now, this the craft most likely to be done at my house. I have all the pipe cleaners I’d need for this. It may not look like much, but my little ones would LOVE this. Hopefully they won’t poke each other with the finished product. No guarantees.
Do you have any favorite ways you help kids understand the importance of Independence Day?
