I have some Fourth of July Activities to share with you! While these would be perfect for 4th of July, you can do them any time you need a little red, white, and blue!
Fourth of July Activities for Kids
Firework Painting
This first one is a fun painting activity. All you need are straws, paint (Amazon was over $20 but only $5-$6 at Target), and paper. I use bendy straws. You will take 5 straws and bend the straw at a 90-degree angle. Then, tape those 5 straws together and evenly space the ends. Dip the straws in paint and stamp them onto your paper.
American Flag 2D Shapes
This one is two activities in one. The first is a fun red, white, and blue sensory bin. I use the paint from the above activity and add it to a Ziploc bag full of rice. I shake it all up coating each piece of rice, then lay it out to dry. Next, I took the 2D shape cards and we played a matching activity. This activity and more can be found in my summer preschool pack.
Fine Motor Fireworks
These fireworks are perfect for working on fine motor skills! I drew lines on a piece of butcher paper and cut strips of colored paper. Then, my preschoolers took the strips and ripped them up into smaller pieces. They put glue on each of the lines and glued the pieces down. These would make a cute banner to hang up on the fourth!
Letter Match
For this one, you can put the letter cards into a sensory bin, hide them around the room for a fun scavenger hunt, or put them on a pile for your child to pick through. Once your child picks a letter have them identify it then trace the letter on their recording sheet. For a challenge, have your preschoolers say the letter sound!
Fine Motor Flag
Depending on your child’s age I have a great tip for you on this one but first-what do you all need? You will need a white piece of paper, colored paper, and a little glitter (if you want!). I would cut the colored paper into strips like the firework activity. Your preschooler will tear the paper and then glue it down. I drew lines on the flag so they knew where to glue their colors. I would put one red piece of paper at the beginning of the line so they know where the red goes. If you find your child doesn’t always finish the activities you give them, then give them a half sheet of paper vs the full sheet. This way your child will finish it and see their complete work!
Fourth of July Ten Frames
A math activity that will help with counting and identifying numbers. Your preschooler will pick a ten frame, count the stars, and then trace the number that matches. For extra counting practice, have your preschooler count out objects to place onto the ten frames.
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