Drafting the Declaration of Independence

Students explain the differences between the Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence and the final version of the document. Students work together in cooperative groups.

Declaration of Independence Timeline

Students use suggested online or library sources to create time lines of events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Parade of Colors

Make Wands to Wave for the 4th of July and Memorial Day.
Children can wave their wands back and forth and make large circles as they dance and march
in a parade. Or, they can just watch as the light crepe paper streamers blow in the wind.

Fourth of July Preschool Lesson Plan

A Fourth of July lesson plan to teach in the preschool curriculum. We have language literacy, math, semi -healthy snack idea, craft, and Fourth of July stories that help teach the meaning of Independence Day to preschoolers.

Fourth of July

United States patriotic educational activities and crafts for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. You will find printable crafts, activities and coloring pages with easy to follow instructions, and related resources.