Looking for the best 4th of July Activities for Preschoolers? Independence Day is just around the corner so today I am sharing tons of fun July 4th crafts and activities for preschool!
I asked my fellow bloggers for ideas and they had so many awesome ideas for fun activities to celebrate America’s birthday!
I know you’ll find the perfect ideas for your Fourth of July preschool theme!
Let’s jump in and check out these fun 4th of July activities!
1) Printable Patriotic Uncle Sam Hat
First up, is this adorable Free Printable Patriotic Uncle Sam Hat from my blog.
Kids will have a great time coloring and cutting out their very own 4th of July hat!
You can grab either a full color version for younger kids or a “Color Your Own” for the older kids!
What fun!
2) 4th of July Sensory Bin
Looking for cute sensory play ideas with a 4th of July theme? Kids of all ages will love creating patriotic cupcakes to celebrate America’s birthday with this 4th of July Sensory Bin from my blog!
This fun activity is great way to keep kids engaged in creative play while developing fine motor skills. And it’s super entertaining too!
3) Handprint Flag Craft
If you need fun Fourth of July Crafts, this Handprint Flag Craft from my blog is simply adorable!
Young children can make a handprint in the upper left-hand corner of the page.
Then they add red stripes of paper to create their very own American Flag Craft.
Such a super cute handprint craft!
4) American Flag Dot Marker Printable
You can find this fun American Flag Dot Marker Printable over at Two Pink Peonies.
Younger children can use dot markers to dot paint this U.S. Flag printable or it can also be filled in with dot stickers.
This simple activity builds hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
I love that it would also work well for Memorial Day and other patriotic holidays as well!
5) Statue of Liberty Toilet Paper Roll Craft
This Statue of Liberty Toilet Paper Rolls Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect is a simple way to teach preschoolers about one of our country’s famous landmarks and symbols of freedom and democracy.
Isn’t it cute!
6) Pineapple Stamping Fireworks Craft
Kids can create their very own fireworks displays with this easy Pineapple Stamping Fireworks Craft!
This process art idea from my blog is so much fun and it’s perfect for little hands.
Each child’s firework designs will be unique and beautiful with this easy tutorial. Such a fantastic fun idea!
7) Eagle Paper Bag Puppet
This adorable Patriotic Eagle Paper Bag Puppet is by Simple Everyday Mom.
Kids of all ages will enjoy creating their very own Eagle puppet to play with.
It’s also a great opportunity to talk about how the eagle is a symbol of our nation.
8) Paper Plate Fireworks Craft
Here’s a fun Paper Plate Fireworks Craft from Happiness is Homemade.
Kids will love creating their own colorful sparkly fireworks display with this simple method.
9) 4th of July Coloring Pages
You can grab 3 Free Printable 4th of July Coloring pages here on my blog.
There’s a patriotic cat, fireworks, and plenty of fun patriotic items to color in celebration of America’s Independence Day!
Such easy printable activities for the kid table at your 4th of July picnic or backyard BBQ.
10) 4th of July DIY Confetti Poppers
These 4th of July DIY Confetti Poppers are by Mommy Made That.
Kids will love celebrating with these super cool homemade party poppers!
11) Patriotic Slime
Check out this Patriotic Slime by The Art Kit Blog. Kids will love this red white and blue sensory play idea!
12) 4th of July Scavenger Hunt
There’s a free printable 4th of July Scavenger Hunt here on my blog. Get the entire family together for this fun activity!
13) Splat Art Fireworks
These super fun Splat Art Fireworks are from Fun-A-Day.
Kids will enjoy painting via the Splat method!
Check out the details for this cool messy play art idea!
14) Fireworks Drawing Prompts
These Fireworks Drawing Prompts are by Picklebums.
Perfect for kids of all ages, these free printables ask kids to complete the picture by drawing 4th of July fireworks. What fun!
15) American Flag Color by Number
You can grab a free US Flag Color by Number here on my blog. Kids follow the simple color code to create the American Flag.
This is such a fun way to practice early math skills like number recognition.
16) American Flag Handprint Art
You can find this American Flag Handprint Art over at In the Playroom.
Kids will enjoy creating this one of a kind keepsake that’s perfect for Independence Day!
17) Patriotic Invitation to Play
Check out this fun Patriotic Invitation to Play by Mommy Evolution.
Kids will love creating and playing with these fun patriotic themed sensory items!
18) American Flag Headband
These free printable American Flag Headbands are by The Happy Printable.
Kids will love coloring and assembling their very own patriotic hats!
19) 4th of July Bingo Game
You can grab a free printable 4th of July Bingo Game over at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Such a fun way for the whole family to have fun together on Independence Day!
20) 4th of July Memory Match Game
You can get a free 4th of July Memory Match Game over at The Art Kit Blog.
Kids will love playing this classic game with a 4th of July theme!
21) 4th of July Sparkling Star Wand
Here’s a simple 4th of July Sparkling Star Wand by Cobberson & Company.
Little ones will enjoy creating this easy craft and playing with it as well!
22) 4th of July Color by Number Printables in Spanish
If you are teaching your child Spanish, you’ll love these free printable 4th of July Color by Number pages in Spanish by Bilingual Beginnings.
What a fun way to practice color words in Spanish!
23) Firework Paper Roll Craft
Here’s a fun Firework Paper Roll Craft by Approaching Home.
What a fun way to reuse toilet paper rolls!
24) Fireworks Paper Craft
This Fireworks Paper Craft is by The Inspiration Edit.
Grab the free printable template to make this fun craft that’s perfect for Independence Day!
25) 4th of July Handprint Art
Here’s some fun 4th of July Handprint Art ideas by Rock Your Homeschool.
You can create fun handprint keepsakes with these free 4th of July printables including an eagle, a flag, the Statue of Liberty and more!
26) Patriotic Foam Sensory Play
Here’s a fun Patriotic Foam Sensory Activity by Mommy Evolution.
Kids will love this red white and blue messy play idea for July 4th!
27) Popsicle Stick Stars and Stripes Craft
These adorable Popsicle Stick Stars and Stripes Crafts are by Events to Celebrate.
These crafts are a little more difficult for preschoolers, but would make a great family project! Too cute!
28) Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Painting
This cute Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Painting is by Two Kids and a Coupon.
What an easy and adorable firecracker painting craft idea that’s perfect for little ones!
29) Patriotic Sun Catcher
Make an easy Patriotic Sun Catcher with this tutorial from Family Focus Blog.
Kids will enjoy creating their own red white and blue art and then hanging it up on the window to see the cool effects!
So fun!
30) Egg Carton Firework Craft
This Egg Carton Firework Craft is from A Little Pinch of Perfect.
This unique craft uses recycled egg cartons to make fun Fourth of July art! Love it!
I hope you’ve found tons of fun 4th of July Crafts and Activities for preschoolers! I know I have!
Be sure to drop a note below and tell me which patriotic craft ideas and summer activities you plan to try!
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