July 4th/Independence Day Activities
Looking for july 4th/independence day activities to show your child the fun side of learning? Choose from our educational july 4th/independence day activities to keep the learning going during the holiday. Select a grade from the dropdown below to find an activity that's right for you.
Kids in the Kitchen: Fourth of July Barbeque
This Fourth of July, celebrate the holiday and cook with your kids! Give your child a chance to flex his culinary muscles and get him excited about eating some fabulous food.
Origami Pinwheel
Invite your child to create a lovely windmill using the ancient art of origami. These whirligigs are fun to play with, and they make great party favors!
4th of July Bingo
Who says summer break can't be educational? Pump up the learning level of your child's 4th of July with this game of patriotic bingo!
The Declaration of Independence: Would You Sign It?
Celebrate the Fourth of July by looking at the ideals that inspired it! The Declaration of Independence is a document that sets forth ideals of liberty. After learning about the ideas behind the Declaration, if your teen had the chance, would she sign it?
Patriotic Pinwheel
This hands-on activity uses just a few ordinary supplies to create an extra-fun Fourth of July craft.
Make Dipped Candles
Try making these dipped candles with your child and help bring colonial history alive!
Revolutionary War Game for Kids
Can your patriots stop the Redcoats from capturing Concord's armory? Learn about American history with a new twist on the classic running game "Capture the Flag."
Map Your Way to the Declaration
As you celebrate this Fourth of July, here's a creative activity to help your child take a journey in history while improving his math skills.
Have Fun with Firework Science!
Mix together some oil, water, food coloring and some curious kids, and you can make some amazing fireworks of your own this year. While you're at it, you'll even give your child a chance to explore some science, too!
Make a Patriotic Patchwork "Quilt"
Build up your child's math and spatial thinking skills with this fun and interactive project. Celebrate the Fourth of July and our colonial history by making a patriotic paper patchwork placemat!
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