* * * Make A Flag * * *

Supplies Needed:
Large Rectangular Piece of White Paper
Red, White & Blue Paints
Paint Brushes OR Fingers
Sponges - Cut into star shapes

• Paint a blue square into the upper left corner of your white paper. Allow to dry.

• Dip sponges into white paint and place stars into the blue square.

• With fingers or brushes, paint red stripes for your patriotic flag.

You can turn this project into a placemat easily by covering with clear contact paper after drying.
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* * * Firework Fun * * *

Supplies Needed:
Black construction poaper
Brightly colored paints, glitter paints
Straw

• Drop tiny amounts of paint onto black paper

• Blow with straw to create firework display

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* * * T- Shirt Sponge Art * * *

Supplies Needed:
White pre-shrunk t-shirt
Red, White & Blue Fabric Paints
Star shaped sponges, stripe shaped sponges
Number 4 sponge

• Dip sponges into paint and create a fantastic fourth
  t-shirt. Create a flag shape or your own 4th of July design.
  
  
  

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* * * Festive 4th Necklace * * *

Supplies Needed:
Red, white or blue yarn
Red, white or blue beads, stars, etc.
OR
Painted macaroni beads
OR
Construction cut outs - stars

• String beads, stars etc. onto yarn. Use a hole punch for construction art.

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* * * 4th of July Tablecloth * * *

Supplies Needed:
White tablecloth
Posterboard cut out stars - various sizes
Red and blue crayons

• Put shapes underneath tablecloth and rub crayons over shapes to create a 4th of July keepsake. Have each family member using a permanent marker describe what independence means to them. Sign and
  date.
  
  
  

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* * * Fireworks Scene* * *

Supplies Needed:
Baby food jars
Mineral Water
Glitter
Corn Syrup
Tiny plastic stars & glittery objects
Little plastic flag
Glue

• Combine one teaspoon corn syrup and a cup of mineral water.

• Use the glue and stick the flag to the lid of the jar.

• Next, put the glitter inside the jar.

• Pour water and corn syrup mixture into the jar but leave a little room a t the top.

• Put lid on jar - VERY TIGHTLY!!!

• To create your fireworks display, shake gently and place upsdie down. Enjoy!!!

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