What do you like to do on the Fourth of July with toddlers?
On the Fourth of July we always like to find a few simple ways to help the kids have some patriotic fun that doesn't require too much effort on our part. Although toddlers don't really understand the reason for celebrating the Fourth of July, you can introduce it to them by teaching them some simple new words and sharing some of your favorite traditions with them.
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What new words can you teach toddlers around the Fourth of July?
Some of our favorite new words to teach around the Fourth of July are flag, fireworks, America, star, parade, and the colors red, white, and blue! For older toddlers you can also teach them the word celebration and talk about how we celebrate America on the Fourth of July.
What are some easy Fourth of July activities you can do with toddlers?
We love sensory activities that also incorporate art, science, or eating! All of these patriotic Fourth of July activities we've curated are pretty simple to set up and so much fun to play with! Some of the eating ones require a little prep ahead but then they are so yummy to eat and enjoy during a Fourth of July celebration!
25 Easy Fourth of July Activities for Kids
Click on each of the activities below to find the link to the full tutorial.
Make some Fourth of July Snacks
Create a Fourth of July Sensory Station
Try some Shaving Cream Fireworks by I Can Teach My Child
Set up a Fourth of July Color Lab for Toddlers
Do a Fourth of July Transfer Activity
Create using some American Flag Ice Painting by I Can Teach My Child
Try some Fourth of July Jello Play
Make some Fizzing Fireworks
Put together a Fourth of July Flag Craft
Create Marble Fireworks
Work together to make Patriotic Footprint Flags
Try to make a Fizzy Flag by I Can Teach My Child
Create Clothespin Fireworks
Have some Fourth of July Ball Fun
Play with Fireworks Playdough by Fantastic Fun and Learning
Make Cupcake Liner Fireworks by No Time for Flashcards
Try Red White and Blue Bubble Snakes by I Can Teach My Child
Create Dish Brush Fireworks by Crafty Morning
Put together a Patriotic Suncatcher by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Mix up some Pop Rock Goop by Growing a Jeweled Rose
Run around with Spin Art Streamers by Hands On: As We Grow
Make Fireworks with straws by I Can Teach My Child
Try Salt and Glue fireworks by School Time Snippets
Make Patriotic Cream Popsicles by Life with My Littles
Create some Chalk Fireworks by Toddler Approved
Try some Fizzy Fireworks Spray Bottle Art by Toddler Approved
How can you organize toddler activities for the 4th of July?
One of my favorite ways to get things prepared for the Fourth of July is to invite a few friends over and have each family bring the materials for one activity or prep one activity (or snack)! It spreads out the work and makes a get together so much more fun!
These activities can work for older kids too! Big kids (8+) can be assigned to be helpers. Littler kids (3+) can have just as much fun as the toddlers with these activities!
Set up three or four stations around your house or yard with a couple different activities for kids to gravitate towards, OR bring one activity out at a time and see how long kids have fun with it! Sometimes I will plan a dozen activities for a get together with friends and the kids have so much fun with the first one, we never make it to any others!
Whatever you do for the Fourth of July, make sure that the activities you pick to set up are ones that you feel comfortable doing with kids and that you have tried out ahead of time. A party day is never the time to try something new! We always do a testing day with my kids ahead of time to work out any kinks and make sure we have all of the materials!
Are you ready to have an awesome 4th of July with your toddler? Do you have any other favorite activities we should add to our list? Please add them in the comments!
If you like these activities, you might also love our Patriotic Crafts & Activities pinterest board.
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