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"Patriotic Crafts For Kids"
By: Brandie Valenzuela
Everyone, young and old, is showing their patriotism
in the United States right now. While driving around my local town today,
I saw endless cars and homes with the US flag proudly displayed. On several
street corners, veterans and others stood and waved their flag as everyone
passed by.
I noticed is that local stores are selling out of our most favorite patriotic
symbol. It has never been as hard to find a simple US flag as it is now.
However, I have thought today of several ways that we as parents can bring
an enjoyable activity to our children, while also allowing them to show their
pride in America.
~Beaded Necklace & Bracelets~ Using any type of bead (bigger beads work
better for young children), have your child string red, white, and blue beads
on a piece of string, ribbon, or yarn. Tie into a circle and instantly your
child has a wonderful necklace or bracelet to wear.
~Friendship Bracelets~ When I was a teen, I would make frienship bracelets
in every color combination imaginable. If you have a older child, this is
a perfect activity for them. Visit your local craft store or Wal-Mart and
purchase embroidery floss in red, white, and blue. Not sure how to create
a friendship bracelet? The web is full of resources -- here is just a few
places you can find "how to's":
http://www.makegizmos.com/prjct_m.htm
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/pforpeace/peacepals/project3.htm
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/artfriendshipbracelet.htm
~4th of July Flag for Preschoolers~ This is a perfect art project for preschool
aged children. The key is to allow them to place their stripes and
stars where ever they wish, but you may want to let them see a sample flag
if they ask.
Give each child one piece of white construction paper and have them place
it sideways on the table. Then give each child several strips of red
paper, one blue square, and several star stickers. Have each child
glue down the strips, blue square and stars however they wish, creating their
own version of the US flag.
"Red, White, and Blue Car Wheel Painting" Put a dollop of red, white, and
blue paint on a piece of thick paper and allow your child to run "Hot Wheel"
type cars through the paint creating a variety of patriotic wheel tracks.
Want more patriotic craft ideas? Just visit these great websites:
"Making Friends Patriotic Crafts"
http://www.makingfriends.com/Patriotic.htm
"Easy Patriotic Flag Craft"
http://oldfashionedholidays.com/flagcraft.shtml
"Handcrafters Village"
http://www.handcraftersvillage.com/holiday.htm
"USA Crafts"
http://www.freekidscrafts.com/usa_crafts.htm
"Kid's Domain Craft Exchange"
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/_4th2.html
©2001 - Brandie Valenzuela
About The Author: Brandie is a freelance writing mother of three children.
She is also the editor of the Family First Newsletter at:
http://members.aol.com/BMValen/index.html
Check out her latest scrapbook & home related auctions:
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/bmvcreations/
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