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Kids love
to make crafts - it gives them a sense of pride in their accomplishment
and when you display it - even better! |
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Here are
a few 4th of July craft projects and delicious recipes that are fun,
quick and inexpensive to make.
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Fly the Flag. Cut out strips of red
construction paper and then cut out a square of blue construction
paper. Have the child glue the blue square onto the top left side of
the white construction paper (taking up about 1/4 of the white
construction paper. Next they can glue the strips of red construction
paper onto a sheet of white construction paper. Then paste stars onto
the blue square.
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American Headband. Cut stars out of red,
white and blue construction paper. Make a head band out of white
construction paper (make it long enough to fit around the child's
head). Glue stars on the band. Red, white and blue stickers can also be
added. Allow the glue to dry. Place band around child's head to get the
size right. Staple the band together to make a circle.
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Glitter Fireworks.Take a piece of black
construction paper and squeeze out (or use a small paintbrush) glue
onto the paper to make fireworks designs. Next sprinkle red, white, and
blue glitter (or any other color) onto the wet glue to make your very
own fireworks.
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Swirl Fireworks. Have the children drop
small amounts of different colors of paint onto a very large piece of
paper. Then, starting at the center of each glob of paint, use a small
spoon to swirl the paint out in all directions. Don't worry if the
colors overlap, this just makes it look more like real fireworks.
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Tissue Paper Torch. Use old newspapers to
make torches. Roll them in a large cone shape and paint the cones red,
white, and blue. When the torches are dry, make the flame by stuffing
the top with red and yellow tissue paper.
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Splatter Fireworks. Using straws, various
colors of paint, and a large piece of black construction paper, have
the children create fireworks by dropping a small amount of paint onto
paper and having them gently blow through the straw (this can be a bit
messy so do it outside and have the kids wear aprons or old clothing).
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Rocket Red Glare. Make a rocket by cutting
a cone shape out of construction paper. Decorate the rockets with red,
white, and blue markers, paste-on stars, glitter, etc. Next cut a 2"
long slit on opposite sides of the wide open end. Use 18" of string,
and with the point up, put the string through the slits. To make the
rocket fly, pull sharply on the ends of the string.
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Try these delicious all-American
deserts! |
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Flag Flyin' Jell-O Make red Jell-O using a
red-colored flavor of Jell-O. Cut out stars using different sized
cookie cutters. Place the Jell-O stars, blueberries, and
vanilla-flavored yogurt in bows and enjoy. (as a variation you can use
Berry Blue Jell-O, small ripe strawberries, and the vanilla yogurt). |
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Red, White & Blueberry Banana Parfaits
2 ea ripe bananas
1 c blueberries
1 c sliced strawberries
1 x whipped cream
Peel and slice bananas thinly in a single layer on a sheet of aluminum
foil; cover and put in the freezer just until frozen. Arrange the
banana slices between a layer of blueberries and strawberries in a
tulip sundae bowl. This luscious dessert is excellent with a big dollop
of whipped cream. |
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