July Fourth Fun

This week we will be preparing for the Fourth of July with a bunch of patriotic activities.

Small Motor Activities
Musical Instruments- we'll bring out the instruments we made for Memorial Day to play along with patriotic music

Pattern Stars- we'll use red, white and blue stars to create patterns

Large Motor Activities
Marching- left, right, left, we'll be marching around the yard in our own little parade

Sparkler Twirling- we'll put to use the fire-free sparklers we plan on making

Crafts
Sparklers- these sparklers won't ever burn out because they'll be made from pencils and patriotic garland

Glitter Fireworks- we'll loofah paint some glue and then add sparkling glitter to form these Fourth of July must-haves

Red, White and Blue Star Painting- we'll use star cookie cutters and star-shaped sponges to make an All-American collage

Condiment Finger Painting- nothing says the Fourth like hot dogs so we will honor that holiday tradition by finger painting with ketchup and mustard

Field Trip
Train Ride around America- okay we won't be going on a ride around the entire country but we will go on the train at the local children's museum and check out the giant postcards from around the U.S.A

Fourth of July Parade- an annual tradition!

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Toot Toot Strum Strum Bang Boom

In preparation for Memorial Day and the parades that come along with it, we will be learning about musical instruments this week.  Get ready for some noise!

Large Motor Activities
Parading- we can't talk about parades without marching, so we will be practicing our band moves

Small Motor Activities
Many of the instruments we will be making will require us to use our fine motor skills to create music.

Crafts
Coffee Can Drum- thankfully Daddy just finished a big can of coffee so we will be able to make a nice drum

Tissue Box Guitar- allergy season has left us with a few empty boxes that we will transform into strumming instruments

Pie Pan Tambourine- I remember making these fun shakers as a kid and I hope Eva enjoys them as much as I did

Jar Lid Castanets- these little instruments are easy to make but require some good fine motor skills to play

Patriotic Streamer- we'll be making a special decoration to honor those who have fought for our country
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