30 4th of July Craft Ideas and Independence Day Recipes!
I love Independence Day! My family usually spends the day celebrating freedom by eating awesome food, watching fireworks, and making fun & patriotic crafts with the kiddos…because really…who doesn’t love a good craft that gets your kiddos covered in some red, white, & blue paint?
Simple 4th of July Craft Ideas for Kids
There are so many 4th of July craft ideas on the internet that trying to pick one can be a little overwhelming so I put together a little list for you (because I love lists). Scroll through to see my top 30 4th of July craft ideas & recipes for the kiddos this year!
Independence Day Crafts
1. Cardboard Tube Fireworks
Cut slits on one end of some toilet paper or paper towels rolls to make these firework burst paintings. Repurposing & crafting with the kids…Two birds, one stone. Find the instructions at Happiness is Homemade.
2. American Flag T-shirts
This flag handprint t-shirt works as a sentimental keepsake & a piece of clothing! Again–>Two birds, one stone. See the instructions on Kid Blog.
3. Star Spangled Slime
My kids love playing with Play Doh, putty, andslime! I think that this 4th of July craft, star spangled slime, will be a hit with all the littles! Find the instructions over on I Can Teach My Child.
4. Pom-Pom American Flag Painting
Looking for a more creative way for your kids to paint? Try this project where your kiddos can paint an American flag with pom poms and clothes pins! Find the full instructions at craftymorning.com.
5. Red, White, and Blue Pencil Toppers
Carry the patriotic fun over into the school day with these patriotic pencil toppers! Get the directions at Easy Peasy and Fun!
6. Statue of Liberty Crown & Torch
Your kiddos can dress up as the Statue of Liberty with this easy 4th of July Craft! You can find the instructions from Buggy and Buddy!
7. Uncle Sam Mask & Beard
Let your kiddo be Uncle Sam himself with this fun 4th of July craft! The directions are on fantasicfunandlearning.com.
8. Magazine Mosaic Flag
This mosaic flag is a fun way to teach colors, art, and patterns to your kiddos! vYou can find the instructions on Crafts by Amanda.
9. Hand and Footprint Bald Eagle
Research the national bird with your kiddos and make this Bald Eagle craft with hand & foot cutouts! You can find the instructions for this 4th of July craft on Fun Handprint Art.
10. Shaving Cream Fireworks
My kids LOVE to play in shaving cream! Why not let them create a little patriotic art while they are getting messy? The instructions are found on I Can Teach My Child.
11. 4th of July Rocks!
Do your kids like to hide rocks in your town for others to find? Paint some star spangled rocks for this July! Thrifty Nifty Things has the instructions.
12. Firecracker Noisemaker
How fun do these noisemakers look!? Just make and shake! The directions for this craft are on Paging Super Mom.
13. Firecracker Party Popper
This is such a fun 4th of July Craft! Make some Firecracker Party Poppers for your kiddos to pull apart this Independence Day! Find the directions on All Kids Network .
14. Safe & Sparkless Sparklers
Worried about your youngest kiddos using sparklers? Try these DIY Sparkless Sparklers from Merriment Design for them to wave around!
15. Homemade 4th of July Chalk
Make some DIY Red, White, and , Blue sidewalk chalk for your kiddos to make some 4th of July artwork! Project Alicia has all of the instructions for this project.
16. Patriotic Windsock
Help your kids make this simple Patriotic Windsock from All Kids Network to hang on the porch or patio.
17. Patriotic Salt Dough Magnets
Making salt dough ornaments is a Christmas tradition in our house. Patriotic salt dough magnets for a 4th of July craft need to become our next holiday tradition! Get the directions on All Kids Network.
18. Toilet Paper Roll Firework
Repurpose a couple of toilet paper rolls for these toilet paper roll fireworks! The directions for this 4th of July craft can also be found on All Kids Network (we really like their stuff!).
19. Toilet Paper Roll Rockets
Repurpose even more toilet paper rolls to make the DIY 4th of July rockets! PBS has the full instructions for this craft.
20. Coffee Filter Water Color Flags
Coffee filters, water, and a water color paint pallets are all that you need for your kids to create these patriotic water color flags from Make and Takes!
21. Egg Carton American Flag
Gather a few of your unused egg cartons for this Egg Carton Flag 4th of July craft! The full instructions are found on Crafty Morning.
Simple 4th of July Recipes
Independence Day doesn’t only call for fun crafts, you also need some simple patriotic snacks! Here are some of my favorite 4th of July recipes for kids!
Independence Day Recipes
22. Patriotic Yogurt Popsicles
These patriotic yogurt popsicles are my kids’ favorite snack! They are so simple to make that the kids can pitch in or make these themselves. Yogurt pops are also healthy enough for a quick breakfast when you are short on time!
23. Watermelon Star Pops
Use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut out some fun 4th of July watermelon star pops!
24. Patriotic Dirt Cake
Make a spin on traditional dirt cake with cream cheese and red, white, and blue star shaped sprinkles!
25. 4th of July SnoCone Cupcakes
Make some SnoCone look-a-like cupcakes with your kiddos this 4th of July!
26. Firecracker Cake Pops
Firecracker cake pops are made of red, white, and blue cake layers with pop rocks tucked on the inside. How cool!?
27. Firecracker Sugar Cookies
If you don’t want to make the layered firecracker cake pops, you can still have a “poppin'” treat with these firecracker sugar cookies!
28. Patriotic White Chocolate Pretzels
Patriotic White Chocolate Pretzels are a simple treat that the kids can make themselves. Just drizzle with white chocolate and add sprinkles!
29. Red, White, and Blue Pancakes Stacks
Don’t leave breakfast out of the 4th of July celebrations! Make Berry Patriotic Pancake Stacks to start Independence Day off right!
30. Patriotic Dipped Strawberries
These dipped strawberries are another simple treat that your kids can make on their own. Berries, chocolate, and sprinkles are all that you need!
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