4th of July

The Fourth of July seasonal pages will provide you with resources to celebrate Independence Day for the United States of America.You will find art projects, musical activities, lesson plans, and more.

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Fourth of July – In the United States, ‘Independence Day‘ is more commonly referred to as the Fourth of July. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Links to Important Documents:
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Bill of Rights

4th of July Art Project Grades K-5
Students should have previous knowledge of this holiday and what the fireworks display. A book or videotape of a firework display might be a good lead-in to this lesson.

4th of July Fireworks Grades Various 
This activity will make a brightly colored firecracker that can be used as a desk decoration or centerpiece. It’s easy and fun to do for all ages!

4th of July for Kids and Teachers Grades Primary 
Find links, crafts, songs, and more.

4th of July Games for Kids Grades Various
Fourth of July puzzles, games and more.

4th of July Resource Page Grades Various
The Teacher Planet has a great collection of lessons, units, and worksheets.

Activities and Crafts for the 4th of July Grades Various
These American Independence Day crafts projects from Enchanted Learning are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The Fourth of July crafts use materials found around the house, like paper, cardboard, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc.

The American Flag Grades K-2
Students will be able to name the number of stars, the number of red stripes, the number of white stripes, and name what each represents.

Betsy Ross Homepage
Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. Learn more about the flag and let others know what the flag means to you.

  • Handprint Flag Grades Various
handprint flag poster

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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates