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15+ Easy 4th of July Crafts for Kids

June 20, 2018 by Sheryl Cooper

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Inside: Kids will love these easy 4th of July crafts! Festive and fun and perfect to make in the classroom or at the kitchen table.

If you are planning  a 4th of July camp or children’s party, or if you are wanting to add some kid-made Independence Day decor to your house, check out these easy crafts!

You’ll find red, white, and blue to hang, light, squeeze, shake, and even eat.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Even older children can join in the fun!

So, celebrate America’s birthday with your children with some fun creating!

4th of July crafts for kids

 

15+ Easy 4th of July Crafts for Kids

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Recycle water bottles to make red, white and blue discovery bottles.

Strengthen fine motor skills with some 4th of July play dough.

Cut sponges into star shapes for an easy 4th of July art activity.

Thread red, white and blue to make a patriotic necklace. (Buggy and Buddy)

Paint fireworks using straws. (Crafty Morning)

Make a festive jar candle. (Fantastic Fun and Learning)

Create an edible flag. (The Educator’s Spin on It)

Play with red, white, and blue slime. (Simple Play Ideas)

Put together straw sparklers. (Kids Craft Room)

Design popsicle stick streamers. (Happiness is Homemade)

Enjoy a firecracker banana split treat. (I Heart Nap Time)

Use an apple to print a 4th of July Windsock. (I Can Teach My Child)

Color and cut cupcake liners to make fireworks. (No Time for Flashcards)

Broken crayons and wax paper make cheerful star sun catchers. (The Suburban Mom)

Stamp fireworks with paper tubes. (FSPDT)

Create stars using thumbprints. (A Dab of Glue Will Do)


4th of July crafts for kids

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Filed Under: Art, preschool, summer activities, Toddlers Tagged With: 4th of July, art, preschool, summer, toddlers

About Sheryl Cooper

Sheryl Cooper is the founder of Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds, a website full of activities for toddlers and preschoolers. She has been teaching this age group for over 20 years and loves to share her passion with teachers, parents, grandparents, and anyone with young children in their lives.

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  1. Emma (Kids Craft Room)

    June 6, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    What a lot of fun, colourful ideas. Thank you for including our Straw Sparkler Firework.

    • Sheryl

      July 21, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      You are so welcome, Emma!

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