The 4th of July is such a fun holiday to celebrate with little ones. With all the colors, fireworks, and family fun, it’s a great chance to mix in a little learning, too. Here are some easy 4th of July activities for preschoolers that you can do at home!
How to Teach Preschoolers About the 4th of July
When talking about the 4th of July with preschoolers, keep it simple! Here’s an easy way to explain it:
The 4th of July is America’s birthday.
It’s the day we celebrate that our country became free.
People celebrate with fireworks, parades, and red, white, and blue decorations.
We can be thankful for the people who helped make our country free.
Try to connect it to things they know: “Just like we celebrate your birthday with fun and cake, we celebrate our country’s birthday with fun and fireworks!”
Easy 4th of July Activities
Here are some fun and simple activities that preschoolers can enjoy:
Star Sorting Flag Craft
Grab some red, white, and blue star stickers and this sticker sorting printable. Let your child sort the stickers, placing them in the correct spots on the flag or in the correct colored columns. This is a fun way to practice colors, sorting, and fine motor skills!Salt Firework Painting
Use glue to draw fireworks on black paper.
Use glue to draw fireworks on black paper. Sprinkle salt over the glue while it’s still wet, then shake off the extra.
Use a dropper or paintbrush to drop colored water (water + food coloring or liquid watercolors) onto the salt.
Watch the colors spread like fireworks!
Firework Blow Art
Put small drops of watered-down paint on paper.
Use a straw to blow the paint around and create firework shapes.
Let them dry and admire their unique art!
Fourth of July Coloring Pages
Get this FREE 4th of July coloring page!Or check out these 15 4th of July coloring pages!
Patriotic Popsicles
If you want a cool treat, check out my Patriotic Popsicle recipe. These are fun to make and perfect for a hot July day!Red, White, and Blue Tie-Dye
Tie-dye shirts, towels, or even socks with red and blue dye on white fabric for a fun, wearable keepsake.
Tie-dye shirts, towels, or even socks with red and blue dye on white fabric for a fun, wearable keepsake. 4th of July Slime
Make red, white, and blue slime for a fun sensory activity!
Make red, white, and blue slime for a fun sensory activity!Peppermint Fireworks
For this simple peppermint science experiment, all you need is a red and white peppermint candy, a small plate, and warm water. Place the peppermint in the center of the plate and gently pour warm water over it until it’s just covered.
Watch as the red color begins to dissolve, creating swirling patterns in the water.
The warm water helps break down the sugar and food coloring on the surface of the candy, making the colors spread out.
It’s a fun and easy way for kids to see how water can dissolve sugar and carry color through the water!
Uncle Sam Mask
Uncle Sam is a character who represents the United States. You’ll often see him in red, white, and blue with a tall hat and stars, especially around the 4th of July. He became a symbol of America during wartime and is now a fun part of our patriotic celebrations.
To make this Uncle Sam mask, we used a paper plate with the center cut out for the face. We added red and white stripes on top of the hat, blue paper stars across the brim, and cotton balls around the edge for his beard. It’s an easy craft that’s fun for kids to wear while celebrating Independence Day!
4th of July Book Recommendations
If you want to add some themed reading, here are a few books that are perfect for preschoolers:
These books are a great way to start a conversation about the holiday. I love to read themed books before we do any holiday activities.
The 4th of July is such a fun time to create special memories with your preschooler. Whether you’re crafting, reading, or just enjoying the fireworks together, these simple activities can make the holiday extra special, and sneak in some learning, too!
- Jeni
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