Learn all about America’s independence day with this delightful 4th of july theme. We have lots of fun 4th of july activities for preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, and up to make learning fun! We’ve included 4th of july math plus 4th of july science experiments, social studies, and lots of 4th of july crafts for preschoolers.
4th of July Theme
Themes are a great way to make learning fun and keep kids engaged as they learn math, grammar, reading, writing, science, history, and crafts with a fun theme. This 4th of July theme includes lots of red, white and blue ideas to keep toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd graders learing while having fun this summer. We’ve included fun 4th of July preschool activities and fourth of july science experiments, plus 4th of july math worksheets and of course independence day craft ideas for preschool. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler – you will love these july 4th ideas for kids!
4th of july activities for preschoolers
Improve your children’s fine motor skills with these 4th of july preschool activities to work on fine motor skills, work on letter recognition, and more.
- Patriotic fine motor weaving from J4 Daniels Mom
- 15 Patriotic Picture Books for Kids from Home Preschool
- Kids Books that Celebrate Fireworks, the Flag and July 4th from KC Edventures
- Patriotic Printable Pack for Tots and Preschoolers from Home Preschool
- Patriotic Printables Packet from Real Life at Home
- American Flag Bookmark from Red Ted Art
4th of July Math
Kids love themed activities and they will get excited to practice math with these hands-on math activity and 4th of july math worksheets.
- Make Patriotic Pattern Sticks with your kids! from the Preschool toolbox
- Free Patriotic Color by Addition 4th of July Math Worksheets
- Free Patriotic Preschool Worksheets
- Free Patriotic Subtraction Mats are a fun 4th of July math activity
- Don’t forget to enjoy kitchen math with this Patriotic Monster Cookie Recipe!
4th of july crafts for preschoolers
We have found so many fun independence day craft ideas for preschool age children! These playful fourth of july activities for preschoolers are a great way to explore patriotic themes and celebrate the holiday on July 4th
- Start your arts and crafts day by making this delightful paper plate Uncle Sam! from Red Ted Art
- Painter’s tape American flag craft!
- Make your own bomb pop popsicle craft
- Simple Bald Eagle Craft for Kids from Home Preschool
- Patriotic Kids Blower from Natural Beach Living
- DIY Party Poppers from Simple Everyday Mom
- Yarn-Wrapped Stars from Fantastic fun and Learning
- Fireworks Straw Rocket source
- Fireworks Rink Craft source
- Fireworks Painting from Fantastic Fun and Learning
- Quick and Easy Art for the 4th of July from Teaching 2 and 3 year olds
- 4th of July Easy Treat Bags from Little Fish Blog
- Straw Rockets (with free rocket template) from Buggy and Buddy
- Patriotic Necklace source
- Patriotic Wand Craft source
- Make a Statue of Liberty Crown and Torch from Buggy and Buddy
- DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jar from The Frugal Navy Wife
- Handprint-Footprint Eagle Homemade Tshirt Design from Shopping Kim
- 4th of July Decorations from Crafty Moms Share
- Patriotic Wreaths and Candles from Crafty Moms Share
- Easy Tissue Paper America Flag Preschool Craft from School Time Snippets
- Salt Fireworks: Festive Fine Motor Craft for Kids source
- 2 DIY Cardboard Fourth of July Hats From Stripey Socks
- Let’s Make Patriotic Paper Plate Purses from Pink Stripey Socks
- Patriotic Bubble Blowers Craft from Pint Sized Treasures
- 4th of July DIY Paper Fans Template from Red Ted Art
- DIY American Flag Ring source
- 4th of July Stained Glass Window Bunting from Here Come the Girls Blog
- Firework Rockets from Creating Craftives
- Paper Plate American Flag Craft from Non Toy Gifts
- Easy Flag Craft from Source
- DIY Flag T-shirts from Non Toy Gifts
- Patriotic Pom Po Eagle Garland from The Soccer Mom Blog
- Paint Stick American Flag Handprint Craft for Kids source
- The 7 Cutest 4th of July Crafts & Activities for Kids from Heart of Deborah
- Patriotic American Flag Craft source
- Challenge your older kids with DIY American Flag mason jars! from Having Fun Saving
4th of july science experiments
Looking for some fun, engaging, and colorful
- Make Clear Glue Slime as a 4th of July science activity! from Little BIns for Little Hands
- 4th of July Skittles Science Experiment source
- 4th of July Science Activity and Chemistry for Kids source
- A Patriotic Spin on the Zoetrope Animation STEAM Project from Share it Science
- Confetti Fireworks: Engineering for Kids from Schooling a MOnkey
- Introduce your kids to density with these glow in the dark sensory bottles. From Kc Edventures
- Don’t forget to make an American Flag using water science experiments. From Engineer to SAHM
Fourth of July Social Studies
Start your 4th of July celebrations with 4th of July Pancakes!
- Pledge of Allegiance Printables for Early Learners from Homeschool Preschool
- Revolutionary War for Kids lesson with fun activities and free printables
- Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts make dessert!
- How to Make Chocolate Pretzels for 4th of July from Natural Beach living
- Enjoy Firecracker Strawberry Pops
- 4th of July Cupcakes
- Red White and Blue Popcorn Snack from Crystal and Comp
- Easy 4th of July Cookie Decorating from REd TEd Art
- American Flag Fruit Pizza (Gluten Free) from The Soccer Mom Blog
- Free 4th of July Party Printables from Real Life at HOme
- Printable 4th of July Puzzles source
- Playdough Activity for the 4th of July from Teaching 2 and 3 year olds
And if you’re still looking for more Fourth of July fun, check out this list of 4th of July Crafts and Kids Activities!
Books to Read
You have two options for using books in your unit study about the Fourth of July:
- You can read a different book each day of the week, Monday through Friday.
- Or read your favorite book (s) every day of the week. Remember that kids love repetition, so they won’t get bored!
Pick from these 5 excellent books to learn about the Fourth of July with your kids:
4th of July Printables
Looking for more fun and FREE fourth of July printables? You will love these:
- Kids will have practicing number recognition while revealing patriotic hidden images in these FREE 4th of July Color by Number Worksheet
- The whole family will have fun playing this free printable 4th of July Bingo Game
- Super cute, free 4th of July Hat Craft
- Fourth of July I Spy – super cute 4th of July Worksheets
- Free 4th of July Worksheets for Preschool kids
- Learn more about the good old USA with these American Symbols Worksheets
- American Symbols for Kids themed worksheets
- Read, Color, and Learn about American Symbols for Kids
- Free Printable State Coloring Pages
- Have fun grilling with these 4th of July Activity counting with playdough mats
- Practice CVC Words with this fun, educational 4th of July Activity
- Color by Hundreds Chart 4th of July Worksheets
- Subtraction 4th of July Math Worksheets
Fourth of July Activities
- Try this EASY Red, White and Blue 4th of July Science Experiment!
- Fireworks in a Jar – 4th of July Oil and Water Science Experiment
- Magic Milk 4th of July Science Experiments
- Vinegar and Baking Soda Rocket 4th of July Science Experiment for Kids
Fourth of July Crafts
- Painters Tape American Flag Craft
- Firework 4th of July Crafts for Preschoolers with free printable templates
- Bomb Pop Fourth of July Craft
- Founding Father George Washington Craft
- Simple 4th of July Fireworks Crafts painted with TP roll
Independence Day Activities
- Salty Fireworks 4th of july crafts for Independence Day with free printable templates
- Fidget Spinner Firework 4th of July Crafts
- 4th of July Red White and Blue Experiment
- Stars “Bursting” 4th of July Science Experiments
- Tic-Tac-Toe on the GO
- 4th of July Firework Crafts with shaving cream
- Fourth of July Red White and Blue Science Experiment
4th of July Activity Ideas
- 100 FUN 4th of July Crafts & Activities for Kids
- Try this easy Fireworks 4th of July Craft
- Rec, White, and Blue Patriotic Slime
- Bleeding Tissue Paper 4th of July Crafts
- Print off these FREE 4th of July Coloring Pages to help kids learn about common patriotic symbols.
United States Lesson for Kids
Help children learn about the great country of the United States with these free printables and resources:
- Free Presidents of the United States for Kids
- Printable USAÂ Presidents Coloring Pages
- Cute, Free Printable State Coloring Pages
- Voting for Kids – How Americans elect a new president
- Free Printable States and Capitals Matching Game
- Convenient Free Printable State Capitals List for kids to reference
- Free Presidents Worksheets – Learn about all the American presidents
- US States I Spy Worksheets
- Help kids understand where do I live with this clever printable activity
- Learn about American symbols with these Patriotic American Symbols for Kids
- United States I Spy Worksheets
- How much do you know about USA for Kids? Color the flag, look at a map, discover famous landmarks like the statue of liberty,and more!
- American Symbols Worksheets
- Fireworks Patriotic Craft
- 50 States Worksheets
Weekly Themes
Whether you use these themed learning ideas for your lower elementary age students or as preschool weekly themes, we’ve got lots of fun themed eductational activities to make your lesson plan:
- Explore the fascinating world of insects in this bugs themes
- Head out to the great outdoors without leaving your homes with this fun camping themes
- Teach kids about community helpers with these fun math, literacy, and community helpers crafts and activities
- Ready for some prehistoric fun learning in this dinosaur themes
- Explore the season of autumn with these fun fall unit study
- Old McDonald had a farm EIEIO; kids will have fun learning about farm animals and tasks with this farm theme
- Kids will bloom with knowledge as they learn valuable skills and create projects in this flower theme
- Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you can’t sneak in some learning with this fun, engaging 4th of july theme
- This September, you’ve got to try these fun apple themed activities for Johnny Appleseed Day Activities
- Dive in and learn about animals under the sea with this oceans theme
- For a week that’s out of this world, check out the ideas in this space theme
- Get ready for St Patty’s day in March with these creative St Patrick’s Day Theme
- Learn about the pilgrims in this creative Thanksgiving Unit Study
- Celebrate Earth day in April with this Tree Theme perfect for spring
- Roses are red, violets are blue, learning is fun, with Valentines Day themes
- Rain, snow, sleet, and hail – discover fascinating facts in this weather theme
- Bird watching is lots of fun with this bird theme
- It may be COLD outside, but inside it is warm and toasty as kids learn with this winter theme
- Discover some amazing animals in this fun zoo theme with hundreds of fun and clever activities
- Find all our weekly themes here or explore our preschool weekly themes for 50 more exciting weekly unit studies.
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