Looking for a kid-friendly Fourth of July craft? I've got three easy crafts your kids — no matter what their ages — can do for Independence Day, or any patriotic holiday!
Bonus: You probably already have all the supplies you need on hand!
Cotton Swab Fireworks
What You Need:
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black cardstock or construction paper
- Cotton swabs
- Red and blue paint
What You Do:
- Use the scissors to cut 12 cotton swabs in half.
- Put a quarter-sized dot each of the red and blue paints on a plate.
- Make four large circles on the black paper with the glue stick.
- Dip the end of each cotton swab in the color of your choice and stick onto a circle.
- Repeat this process until you have four circles with six swabs each.
Fourth of July Windsock
What You Need:
- Red or blue plastic cup (e.g., Solo)
- Red/Blue/White streamers (6 cut into 3-foot strips)
- Red or blue chenille stems
- Star stickers
- Screwdriver
- Tape
What You Do:
- Use the screwdriver to punch two holes in the bottom of the cup.
- Loop the chenille stems through the two holes and twist together.
- Tape the streamers into the inside of the cup.
- Decorate the outside with stars.
- Hang outdoors and watch it fly.
Painted Rocks
What You Need:
- Rocks
- Red, white, and blue paint
- Water sealant
What You Do:
- Paint rocks.
- Let dry.
- Apply sealant to keep color from fading.
- Either let your kids find places in your yard to display the rocks, or hide them around town for others to find and enjoy!