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Flag Felt Busy Bag for Kids

Flag day

With both Flag Day and the Fourth of July coming up you may be looking for a patriotic kids’ craft. Your older kiddos are all about creating realistic looking flags, portraits of famous Americans and crafts that are kind of complex. But, what about your toddler or preschooler? Little kids don’t have to feel left out. This easy felt craft is perfect for little hands and can be completely reusable. That means you can pack it away (after your child is done with the artsy play) and use it again on Memorial Day or any day! Materials 1 8x10-inch craft...

Easy Dessert Recipes for Flag Day

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Your kids are ready to celebrate America’s symbol. That’s because it’s Flag Day! June 14th marks this patriotic holiday. Gather the family together and create a red, white and blue treat that the kids can help to make – and help to eat too. Check out these easy-to-make desserts that are totally fir for Flag Day. Red, White and Blue Cereal Treats These are the regular rice cereal treats that you know and love. But with a twist. Before you get started, separate the cereal into three piles. Drip a few drops of red food coloring into one pile and...

Kids’ Paint Print Art for Flag Day or July 4th

Paint print

Do you need a simple kids’ art activity for Flag Day or July 4th? This paint print flag helps kids create a red, white and blue work of art, while also teaching them about colors, patterns and textures. The best part is they don’t even need a brush! Instead of the traditional way of painting, this project lets your kiddos use cut p kitchen sponges to apply the paint to the paper. Materials: Red, white and blue tempera paints A kitchen sponge Scissors White card stock paper (or poster board) Instructions: Pour the paint into golf ball-sized puddles. Use a...

Red, White and Blue Holiday Recipes

Patriotic treat

Memorial Day, Flag Day and July 4th! They’re all patriotic holidays that often involve a family-filled picnic or other similar celebration. Instead of spending the day in kitchen by yourself, try a few super-simple red, white and blue recipes Get the whole family involved, and ask the kids to help you out with these holiday treats! Red and blue salad. Slice a red apple and pair it with blueberries. This couldn’t be easier! Alternate the red and blue fruits or toss them into a bed of greens for a sweet and savory salad. Patriotic s’mores. Turn the summertime favorite into...

Flag Day Fun: Ideas for Families

Flag Day

Are you celebrating Flag Day? While it may not be as widely celebrated as July 4th, this patriotic holiday puts the spotlight on the creation and adoption of the stars and stripes. What can you do with the kids to mark this very special all-American holiday? Get crafty. Craft a flag! Use cardboard, poster board or construction paper as a background. Add tempera paint with a brush or finger paint on the red and white stripes, blue rectangle and white stars. Your child can also use tissue paper to make a collage or craft felt for a textured fabric flag....

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