4th of July Family Activities

What are your plans this 4th of July? What has 4th of July meant for you in your family? Did you talk about American history? Focus on BBQ? Fireworks?

Holidays are a time for family and friends to congregate, and 4th of July is one of the more relaxed summer holidays. Who doesn’t love great weather and something yummy from the grill? Holidays with national significance are also a great opportunity for learning.

Here are 5 ways you can enhance family learning and honor US history this holiday weekend:

1. 4th of July Lapbook Package of 6 (Downloadable)

I can’t believe the 4th is Monday already! Thankfully Knowledge Box Central (one of my favorite makers) has a lapbook package that you can download. It covers the Declaration of Independence, important facts about Independence Day (more than BBQ!), Patriotic Symbols and Memorials Activities, and US symbols like the Statue of Liberty in 289 pages. Kiddos learn about the history of our nation and honor the efforts of those before us.

Who it’s for: Ages 5-13

Cost: $9.99 (save $20)

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2. 4th of July Hands On Activities (Downloadable)

Keep your kiddos active during the day (so they can rest at night) with 18 hands on activities surrounding the holiday. This set of activities includes color matching, stamp making, necklaces, and loads more. Note it’s a downloadable so you’ll need to rustle up components like crayons and sponges, but the down to earth ideas won’t require a trip to a super store. And you can access it right away.

Who it’s for: Ages 2-6

Cost: $9

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3. All 50 States Notebooking Pages (Downloadable)

Quite the bundle – I love this notebook of all 50 states because it encourages personalized, independent research. Kick off long-term learning with the founding states, and discuss how the United States grew as a nation following the Declaration of Independence. I’ve found that interest-fueled lessons help kids learn with greater depth and retention – but as they say, creativity loves constraints – and this 50-state notebook creates just the right framework.

Who it’s for: Ages 7-12

Cost: $25 (save $275)

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4. Declaration of Independence CD

This is a tool that will resonate with auditory learners, and one that the whole family can enjoy. Learn the words of the Declaration of Independence through song, and hear them explained by a teacher in terms children can understand. I hold this truth to be self-evident: this CD is a great way to bring historical concepts to life for little learners.

Who it’s for: Ages 5+, the whole family

Cost: $11.96 (save $4)

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5. 4th of July Coloring Pages (Downloadable)

How about a little creativity for the day? These adorable pages will let kiddos inner artist shine, while giving opportunity to talk about what’s in them. For example, what is the meaning of the Statue of Liberty? You can even talk about how she’s green because of copper oxidizing over time, and how pennies are made of the same material. Yes! Arts, History and Science all together! And it’s 99 cents.

Who it’s for: Kids who love coloring, all ages

Cost: 99 cents

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