Celebrations on the 4th of July are commonplace all over the country. From picnics to fairs to fireworks, you can enjoy the festivities just about anywhere you turn. Even though there are laws in some communities banning the use of regular fireworks, your child can still have their own fireworks display – in art.
Your child can easily create fireworks artwork or decorations without having to worry about legal issues. Why not take the time to break out the craft supplies and get creative. The artwork they create can help them celebrate July 4th whether they have real fireworks or not.
What is a celebration without decorations? When it comes to the 4th of July, those decorations had better be red, white and blue. You can’t get much more American than the colors on the flag. Since there has to be decorations, why not make easy ones so little ones can help, too. Get the kids and grown-ups, gather around the table, and make 4th of July flower decorations.
Make crafty tissue paper flowers. Each person making flowers can tell stories of 4th of Julys past to share family history and enjoy one another’s company. Stories will probably help make the task at hand go quicker, as well.