PATRIOTIC JEWELRY
What You Need:
• Pony beads (red, white, and blue colors)
• String/ pipe cleaners (patriotic or any color)
Directions:
1.Grab a small amount of beads
2.Mix the three colors together
3.Have your child practice sorting colors by having your child divide the colors into 3 different piles.
Once your child is done, they can begin lacing the beads using the string/ pipe cleaner to make bracelets and rings.
This is such a wonderful activity to develop fine motor skills and practice patterns, not to mention how much they will love wearing something they made!
POPSICLE FLAGS
What You Need:
• 7 standard size popsicle sticks
• 1 jumbo popsicle stick
• Red, white, and blue washable paint
• School glue
Directions:
1. Have your child paint the jumbo popsicle stick in either of the three colors (you can also skip painting it all together).
2. Paint 5 of the standard popsicle sticks as the stripes of the flag by having your child alternate between the red and white paint on each one (make sure to only paint each halfway though).
3. Have your child paint the other half of these popsicle sticks blue. Let dry and then have your child add some white stars on top of the blue.
4. Paint remaining popsicles sticks in red and the other in white. Let dry.
5. Add some school glue to half of the jumbo stick and have your child glue standard popsicle sticks in the correct pattern to make an American Flag. Make sure to let it dry before displaying it.
This craft makes a super cute keepsake! Store in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child's name, age and year for easy organizing.
FIREWORK PAINTING
What You Need:
• 2 tissue paper rolls for red and blue colors
• White construction paper, cardstock, or printer paper
• Red and blue washable paint
Directions:
1. Cut the roll into strips.
2. Dip one roll with red paint and the other in blue.
3. Press each down on the white paper. Slightly twist and lift the roll to reveal your firework.
4. Repeat as many times as you'd like for a colorful effect.
Pro Tip: Put a disposable tablecloth down or stock up on the clear plastic shower curtains to use under craft areas! You can pick them up for around $2 each. They wipe down easily and fold up to store in a craft bin for repeated use!
RED, WHITE AND BLUE CAKE
What You Need:
• Angel food cake
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Whipped cream
• Any additional toppings you'd like to add
Directions:
1. Cut a piece of the angel food cake and place it in a bowl for your child.
2. Next, have them get creative and decorate it using the strawberries and blueberries.
3. Finally top it off with some whipped cream! Feel free to add any additional fruits or toppings. So good!
This is such a delicious and simple dessert that your little ones can prepare with minimal help from mom or dad!
Authored by Community Contributor:
Yeskel Larvenz, also known as Mrs. Everydaymommy on social media, is the founder of the Winter Garden Moms blog.
She is a professional on various social platforms, a digital artist, and lifestyle blogger. In her free time, she loves exploring her city and spending days at Disney with her very own 6 year-old princess.
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