4th of July Activities
The Declaration of Independence:
Would You Sign It?
Explore the Declaration by having your teenagers pretend to be a member of the group that signed it.
Make a Freedom Kite!
Making a Freedom Kite is a great way to
show appreciation for independence
on this special day, and enjoy the summer sunshine.
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.
Make a Patriotic Pinwheel
You and your child can celebrate our nation’s heritage while also boosting skills in geometric thinking and following sequential directions.
4th of July Crafts
Make a Patriotic Patchwork Quilt
Celebrate the Fourth of July and our colonial history by making a patriotic patchwork placemat!
Celebrate Colonial History and Make a Loom
Celebrate our nation’s colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!
Make Dipped Candles
Make dipped candles with your child this Fourth of July to celebrate our colonial history and teach him a valuable social studies lesson!
Make a Quill Pen
Quill pens were made from the flight feathers - preferably the largest wing feathers - of large birds. Here’s how your child can make his own!
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Fourth of July Coloring Pages & Printables
Fourth of July Coloring Page
This fourth of July coloring page will help your little one celebrate Independence Day. Make sure he has his red, white, and blue crayons handy!
Independence Day Word Search
Don't let education slip by the wayside, just because it's a school holiday! Fourth of July can be a learning experience, when it's filled with fun-to-find, holiday themed ...
Independence Day Coloring Page
Ooh, look at the pretty fireworks! Celebrate this Independence Day with your child, coloring the fun fireworks above the cityscape.
American Flag Coloring
Celebrate your patriotism this 4th of July with a fun-filled and fact-filled coloring sheet. Color in the flag, and learn about its history!
Party Ideas & Decorations
Make a Folded Paper Star Garland
Planning a festive Fourth of July? Here’s a lovely way to get your child involved, while building on those important math skills as she flexes those artistic muscles!
Statue of Liberty Portrait Poster
Help your child make meaningful connections to the spirit of independence this Fourth of July, as she celebrates the nation with this fun arts and crafts activity.
Soda Pop “Fireworks”
This Fourth of July, explore science with your child and make some holiday fireworks right in your own back yard!
Make a Patriotic Picnic Caddy
Planning a Fourth of July picnic? Give your kids a chance to help out by making this creative (and practical) caddy for all of your picnic wares.
Learn About History
Here are easy ways to help your family celebrate in style and learn more about the holiday.
Stay Safe on July Fourth
Before your family celebrates this year, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
Great Reads for Patriots
What would happen if all 50 states got together to put on a talent show? Find out with this hilarious read-aloud, which serves as a great introduction to the states. Quirky comic-book drawings give each state its own unique character, and make for a delightfully silly July Fourth read. Great for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
Celebrate the birth of our country by learning about the man who led the patriots to victory. In clear, detailed language, this book tells the story of a shy boy who grew up to become America’s first president. Matt Phelan's pencil-and-gouache drawings bring this incredible man to life for young readers. Great for elementary school students.
This hands-on history book takes kids through the Revolutionary War, from the Boston Tea Party to the Treaty of Paris. With historically-accurate letters written as if from real people, interactive fold-outs and spectacular illustrations, this book is sure to be a winner this July Fourth. Great for middle schoolers.
