Fourth of July Crafts and Activities
The fourth of July is just a few weeks away and it is one of my favorite holidays! It doesn’t get much better than hot dogs, fireworks, and a whole lotta red, white & blue! And here are a few…
DIY Rocket Launcher
It’s Day 4 of our “A Very Toddler Fourth” series we are co-hosting with Kristina from Toddler Approved. Our DIY Rocket Launcher might be my favorite activity of the year! These rockets shoot much higher than I expected…
Flag Handprint Craft
Even the littlest of our nation’s citizens can make this adorable flag handprint craft to display! The Star-Spangled Banner printable makes it even more memorable! It’s Day 3 of our “A Very Toddler Fourth” series we are co-hosting…
American Flag Ice Painting
It’s Day 2 of our “A Very Toddler Fourth” series with Kristina from Toddler Approved. For our American Flag Ice Painting activity, we were inspired by Teaching 2 and 3-year Olds and added our own patriotic twist. …
Fizzy Flag 4th of July Activity
We are so excited to be participating in “A Very Toddler 4th” series with Kristina from Toddler Approved! Kristina will be focusing on younger toddlers (18+ months) and I will focus more on the 3-year old crowd. This Fizzy…
Shaving Cream Fireworks
Post by Contributing Writer Amy These Shaving Cream Fireworks paintings were just as fun to make as they are to display! From a toddler to preschoolers, all my kids loved this cool process art project. It’s messy fun and doesn’t need very…
Plastic Cup Twirlers
It is nearly the 4th of July and what can be more “American” than red Solo cups?!?! I recently learned that people in other countries have hosted “American” parties where these signature red cups are always the feature of…
Star Spangled Slime
This is our first-ever attempt at SLIME!!! Little Brother has been begging to make some “goop” ever since he first played with it at preschool this past school year. I was inspired by the Polka Dot Slime from Fun…
Painting Fireworks with Straws
We had lots of fun painting fireworks with straws! I’ve been wanting to try this technique since first seeing these cute monsters from Raising Sparks. It was definitely a hit with the boys, so I think we’ll be doing…
Simple Fourth of July Candle Holder
I don’t think that I have ever gone this long without posting (or at least scheduling guest posts)! Between taking care of a sick kiddo while Prince Charming was out of town and preparing for our weekend getaway to the…
Safe “Sparklers” for Little Kids
I’ve become a major party pooper with fireworks…especially when it comes to sparklers. This was a picture taken last year when we were having lots of fun with the sparklers… Within a minute of this picture being…
Patriotism: What Does it Mean to You?
Guest Post by My Own Sweet Mom, Loretta, about my Grandpa Patriotism – the love of one’s country. This is a word that I have learned only thru “my father’s eyes”. My Dad served this country twice during the Korean…
Red, White & Blue Bubble Snakes
With the excessive heat and dry conditions, we’re trying to find as many ways as possible to have fun this Fourth of July without igniting anything (although we still might do a little of that tomorrow, with the hose nearby). I found…
Star-Spangled Sugar Cookies
Behold…the world’s greatest Patriotic cookies! I halved our World’s Best Sugar Cookie recipe to make some festive 4th of July cookies! Download and print the recipe here. Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup sour cream 1 egg,…
Dot Art Flag (free printable)
If your kids love their Do-A-Dot Markers as much as mine do, they’ll enjoy making a festive American flag with this simple template. Print your dot art template now. Here’s what you’ll need: Â the free printable and dot markers. Â You…
4th of July Apple-Stamped Windsock
Looking for an EASY 4th of July craft? Look no further! This SUPER SIMPLE project uses an apple core to stamp star shapes! Here’s what you’ll need: Â a piece of blue construction paper, the core of an apple, white paint,…
Fireworks in a Jar
If you have a little one who is fascinated with colors and fireworks, this simple experiment is for you (and your child). The idea for this experiment originally came from Action Pack. You most likely have everything you already need…
Pop ‘n Learn
Here’s an activity for those leftover poppers from July 4th. Or perhaps you like to hit the firework tents the day after like I do for the great bargains! After all, who says you can’t throw some learning in with…