4th of July At Home Activities To Do With Kids

The 4th of July is a great time to spend with family and friends. When you have little ones it can be very difficult to actually go out and do something. I’ve found we have to come up with creative and fun things to do at home most of the time. It makes it much less stressful and more enjoyable for all!

Straw Spangled Wreath

This idea is from Parent’s Magazine. There’s a template for the center of the wreath. For the Straws, check out Outside the Box Papers Stars and Stripes Paper Straws 7.75 Inches 75 Pack Red, White, Blue

Hats Off to America!

Another great idea from Parents Magazine- 4th of July Party Hats! Festive and fun!

Star Wands

These wands are fun for kids, or even to use as decorations for your Independce Day get together.

Star Wand for for the 4th of July! Perfect for your at home celebration littlemissblog.com — From eighteen25.com

Water Beads

The Red, White and Blue Edition! Sensory fun on the 4th of July!

Patriotic Pinwheels

DIY Fun with patriotic crafts! Get the template for the pinwheels! You could use already printed cardstock or make your own designs!

Star Spangled Slime

Slime. Everybody wants it, so why not do the star spangled version? Guaranteed to make kids happy and keep them busy.

Fireworks in a Jar

Science experiment education and entertaining all in one! This is one to keep them talking for a while!

4th of July Painting

Another great idea from Education.com.

Painting for the 4th of July — pic Don Diaz

4th of July Bingo

I found that Bingo was a great option when I printed out Thanksgiving Bingo cards and used candy corn as the markers. This one suggest shells which is adorable! You could, of course, substite for almost anything if shells aren’t readily available.