49 Easy 4th of July Crafts for Kids

Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Masha Eretnova

Looking for fun, affordable, and engaging 4th of July crafts to spark creativity in your classroom or at home?

I have curated a delightful collection of patriotic projects that are perfect for teachers and parents seeking simple, low-cost activities for kids.

From Q-tip painted fireworks to popsicle stick stars and upcycled bottle decorations, these crafts use everyday materials like paper plates, pom poms, paint, and toilet paper rolls—ideal for keeping little hands busy without breaking the bank.

See also: 20 Memorial Day Crafts For Kids

PATRIOTIC FLAG WINE CORK CRAFT DIY

Repurpose wine corks into mini patriotic flags with this creative DIY. Using acrylic paint, cardboard, and jute twine, kids paint corks in stripes and add stars to resemble a tiny American flag you can hang on the wall.

Best for older kids or adults.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Cork Flag

4th July Uncle Sam paper plate craft

Turn a paper plate into a cheerful Uncle Sam face with this fun patriotic project. It uses construction paper, googly eyes, popsicles, and patriotic colors to create the hat, beard, and facial features of Uncle Sam.

Ideal for preschoolers and young kids.

Get the tutorial: 4th July uncle sam paper plate craft

Dollar Store Firecracker Craft

This Dollar Tree patriotic craft turns simple supplies into festive firecrackers for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. With red, white, and blue paint, and popsicles, kids can create fun, textured decorations with a classic Americana feel.

Great for preschoolers and elementary-age children, using easy cutting and gluing techniques. It’s a budget-friendly way to add patriotic flair to your home or party setup.

Get the tutorial: Firecracker craft

Pom Pom Bald Eagles

This bald eagle craft features an adorable eagle head made from pom poms, felt wings, beak, and feet, and googly eyes.. Kids just need to cut and glue the parts together.

Ideal for older kids and adults.

Get the tutorial: Pom Pom Bald Eagles

America-Inspired Patriotic Hair Clips

Turn simple supplies into festive accessories with these DIY patriotic hair clips. Using red, white, and blue beads along with alligator clips and hot glue, this craft is perfect for summer celebrations if you’re parents of girls.

Best for school-aged kids or tweens, it’s a cute way to add flair for the 4th of July or Memorial Day.

Get the tutorial: America-Inspired Patriotic Hair Clips

Q-Tip Painted Firework Craft

This Q-tip painted fireworks craft uses black paper and bright paint to create bold, colorful bursts. Toddlers and young kids dip cotton swabs into paint and stamp out firework shapes, which makes it easy for even little hands.

It’s great for toddlers and preschoolers, helping them work on fine motor skills while having fun.

Get the tutorial: Q-Tip Painted Firework Craft

Upcycled Patriotic Bottle Craft

Recycle an empty bottle into a sparkling 4th of July decoration with this easy patriotic bottle craft. It uses just red, white, and blue paint, and a bottle!

This project works well as a table centerpiece or party decor, and kids of any age can make it.

Get the tutorial: Upcycled Patriotic Bottle Craft

Popsicle Stick Star

Here’s a fun project for kids to make their own popsicle stick stars using glue and glitter.

Perfect for elementary-aged kids, it’s a simple patriotic craft that can be turned into ornaments, garlands, or wall decor.

Get the tutorial: Popsicle Stick Star

DIY Marshmallow Shooters with a Toilet Paper Roll

Make playtime festive with these easy DIY marshmallow shooters made from a good old toilet paper roll.

Kids can decorate them with patriotic designs before launching mini marshmallows for a silly 4th of July game.

This craft suits a wide range of ages and is perfect for backyard fun or party activities.

Get the tutorial: DIY Marshmallow Shooters with a Toilet Paper Roll

Torn Paper American Flag Craft

Tear and glue your way to a toddler-friendly American flag with this torn paper craft. Kids use strips of red, white, and blue paper to fill in a flag outline, giving it a handmade, textured feel.

Great for toddlers and early kindergarten.

Get the tutorial: Torn Paper American Flag Craft

Fireworks Craft for Kids

This simple fireworks craft uses just colored torn paper. Kids can finish it with sparkle and make it at home or classroom.

Best for preschoolers to early grade schoolers, it’s a fun way to celebrate the 4th of July.

Get the tutorial: Fireworks Craft for Kids

Patriotic Paper Plate Craft

This patriotic paper plate craft turns basic supplies into a fun red, white, and blue decoration. Kids upcycle a paper plate, color cut-out stars in flag-inspired colors, and arrange these stars around the plate – it is that easy!

It’s a great fit for toddlers to elementary kids, helping with color recognition and fine motor skills.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Paper Plate Craft

American Flag Graham Cracker Snack

Create a festive treat with this easy flag graham cracker snack. Made with vanilla frosting, strawberries, and blueberries, kids assemble this sweet snack to look like the American flag.

Perfect for preschoolers and up, it’s a tasty way to add some 4th of July fun to snack time.

Get the tutorial: American Flag Graham Cracker Snack

Toilet Paper Roll Blower Firework crafts

Turn a toilet paper roll into a colorful firework blower with this hands-on craft. Kids decorate the roll with crayons and paint cut tissue paper strips for the “explosions,” and add a straw or blow through the tube to bring it to life.

Great for preschoolers and younger kids.

Get the tutorial: Toilet Paper Roll Blower Firework crafts

Paper American Flag Lantern Craft for Kids

Light up your Memorial Day and 4th of July celebrations with this Paper American Flag Lantern craft! This simple yet festive DIY uses paper, glue, and a little creativity to create a glowing patriotic decoration.

The tutorial includes a few variations, so it will be perfect for a classroom activity.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Lanterns

Kid-Friendly Paper Sparklers

These DIY paper sparklers use strips of colorful paper layered into festive handheld crafts. With minimal cutting and gluing, kids create fuzzy crafts that look like spinning sparklers—no fire needed.

Designed for school-aged kids, it’s a safe way to celebrate and practice scissors skills.

Get the tutorial: Kid-Friendly Paper Sparklers

Spray Bottle Fireworks Paintings With Kids

This spray bottle fireworks project lets kids use colored water and paper to make burst-like designs. This is so fun! You can let the kids experiment or place stencils for more precise patterns.

Best for preschoolers and up.

Get the tutorial: Spray Bottle Fireworks Paintings With Kids

Kids Rainbow Craft for Fourth of July

Here’s a colorful twist on 4th of July with this rainbow-themed craft. It makes a nice abstract art featuring patriotic colors.

Better suited for older kids, and you will need a sewing machine to finish this project (or you can sew it by hand).

Get the tutorial: Kids Rainbow Craft for Fourth of July

4th of July Calm Down Jars

Make calm-down bottles with a 4th of July spin using glitter, water, and clear plastic jars. Kids can choose red, white, and blue sequins or stars to swirl inside.

Perfect for preschoolers or sensory-sensitive kids, it helps with self-regulation during busy summer days.

Get the tutorial: 4th of July Calm Down Jars

Firework Art Activity

This nature-based paintbrush craft lets kids make their own brushes using twigs and natural materials like grass, leaves, and flowers. Once assembled with string or elastic bands, kids can dip their custom brushes into paint for a sensory-rich art experience.

Great for kids of all ages.

Get the tutorial: Firework Art Activity

Handprint American Flag 4th of July Craft

Here’s a creative way to celebrate the Fourth of July with this handprint American flag craft. Kids paint their hands to form the blue field and red stripes, then stamp them onto paper to make a flag-like design.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, it’s a great keepsake and helps teach flag colors and patterns.

Get the tutorial: Handprint American Flag 4th of July Craft

Craft Stick Uncle Sam

Craft sticks, cotton mop head, paint color and wooden knob come together in this fun Uncle Sam craft.

Best for early elementary kids, who can use scissors and a glue gun, it combines imaginative play with a patriotic spirit.

Get the tutorial: Craft Stick Uncle Sam

DIY Ribbon Wands for the 4th of July

These ribbon flag wands use red, white, and blue ribbon knotted onto dowels or sticks, finished with a paper star and optional washi tape handle. They wave easily, making them fun for parades or play.

Perfect for preschoolers and up, they help build fine motor skills and are a safe, festive accessory.

Get the tutorial: DIY Ribbon Wands for the 4th of July

4th of July Craft – Noisemaker

Make some noise with this DIY 4th of July noisemaker using paper plates, beans, and paint. Low-cost fun craft kids will love!

Great for toddlers and young kids, it’s an easy sensory craft.

Get the tutorial: 4th of July Craft – Noisemaker

Uncle Sam craft for kids

This simple Uncle Sam face uses a printable template, plus glue, and a thick paper towel. Kids just need to cut out the shapes and build a smiling paper version of the patriotic figure.

Best for preschoolers, it’s a low-prep festive activity for the classroom or weekend at home.

Get the tutorial: Uncle Sam craft for kids

4th of July Clay Pot Craft

Mini clay pots are transformed into an American flag with red, white, and blue paint and silver stars.

Ideal for older kids or with adult help, they make great tabletop decor or centerpieces.

Get the tutorial: 4th of July Clay Pot Craft

Double-Sided Star Wand 4th of July Kids Craft

This double-sided star wand features layered felt stars attached to a craft stick, with ribbon streamers. Kids decorate both sides with stickers, glitter, or markers for extra flair.

It’s a great choice for younger kids.

Get the tutorial: Double Sided Star Wand 4th of July Kids Craft

Fork Painted Firework Craft

This fork-painted fireworks craft uses red, blue, and green paint with a plastic fork to stamp out firework bursts on black paper. The fork creates streaky patterns that mimic real fireworks exploding.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, it’s a mess-free way to explore art and holiday excitement without learning brush skills.

Get the tutorial: Fork Painted Firework Craft

Patriotic Paper Plate Wreath Craft

Kids will love making this paper plate wreath with red, white, and blue paper stars glued around a cut-out plate ring. It uses a paper plate, paper, glue, markers, and a ribbon or rope for hanging.

Best for early elementary kids, it’s a great patriotic door or wall decoration.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Paper Plate Wreath Craft

Patriotic Pom Pom Flag Craft

This pom-pom flag craft has kids glue red, white, and blue pom-poms in rows onto a printable template to form the American flag.

Ideal for preschoolers through grade schoolers, it supports color matching and counting.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Pom Pom Flag Craft

Patriotic Firework Handprint Craft

This handprint firework craft starts with a painted handprint, then adds glittery lines radiating outward to mimic an exploding firework. Kids can use red, white, and blue paint along with sequins or stars for added sparkle.

Great for young kids, it’s a keepsake-style craft that blends art and patriotic celebration.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Firework Handprint Craft

Fourth of July Ice Cream Craft For Kids

This Fourth of July ice cream craft layers construction paper scoops in red, white, and blue on top of a brown cone. Kids can decorate their ice cream as they wish!

Best for preschool and early elementary ages.

Get the tutorial: Fourth of July Ice Cream Craft For Kids

American Flag Card Craft For Kids

Kids can make a foldable American flag card using red, white, and blue paper, a printable template, scissors, and glue. The card opens up for a personal message inside, making it a great option for sending holiday wishes.

Ideal for early elementary kids.

Get the tutorial: American Flag Card Craft For Kids

Handprint Bald Eagle Craft For Kids

This handprint eagle craft uses brown and white paper, a printable template, and glue to form a bald eagle with wings made from traced handprints. Kids add eyes, a beak, and feet for a complete patriotic animal.

Perfect for preschoolers and up, it teaches national symbols while supporting fine motor skills.

Get the tutorial: Handprint Bald Eagle Craft For Kids

Uncle Sam Hat Craft

This Uncle Sam hat craft is wearable! It makes a paper hat painted with red and white stripes, blue ribbon, and paper stars. Kids paint and glue the parts together for a fun garment piece.

Great for preschool to grade school, it makes a festive costume piece.

Get the tutorial: Uncle Sam Hat Craft

Pineapple Stamping Fireworks Craft – Preschool

Using real pineapple tops, kids stamp fireworks onto paper with red and blue paint. The natural shape creates starburst patterns, and each print is unique.

Ideal for preschoolers, it’s a sensory-friendly painting activity.

Get the tutorial: Pineapple Stamping Fireworks Craft – Preschool

Patriotic Bugs: A Fun 4th July Activity for Kids

Turn painted claypots into cutest patriotic bugs with this imaginative craft. Kids use pipe cleaners, googly eyes, acrylic paint, and craft paper to create red, white, and blue insects.

Perfect for elementary-aged kids.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Bugs

4th of July Window Clings 

These 4th of July window clings are made by tracing shapes onto plastic with school glue, then coloring with markers and adding glitter. Once dry, the clings peel off and stick to glass.

Best for older kids, it’s a fun way to make reusable window decor.

Get the tutorial: 4th of July Window Clings 

DIY 4th of July Hair Bows

Make your own hair bows with red and blue ribbon, white and yellow stars, a hot glue gun, and alligator clips. Kids (with adult help) can create a DIY wearable craft.

Ideal for tweens and up, it adds a DIY touch to holiday outfits.

Get the tutorial: DIY 4th of July Hair Bows

Patriotic Twine Stars

These patriotic twine stars use star cutouts wrapped with red, white, and blue baker’s twine. Kids can glue the ends and layer the colors for a textured, handmade look.

Great for elementary-aged kids, these stars are perfect for garlands or kitchen decorations.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Twine Stars

Free Printable Bald Eagle Craft

Create a Bald Eagle Craft using a simple printable template with cut-and-paste shapes, making it perfect for kindergarten and preschool.

With brown, white, and yellow colored pencils or paint, kids can easily assemble their own patriotic symbol while practicing scissor skills and color matching.

Great for Memorial Day and 4th of July.

Get the tutorial: Bald Eagle Craft

Free Printable American Flag Craft

This Printable American Flag Craft makes it easy for kids to create their own flag using cut-and-paste pieces. With classic red, white, and blue colors, this activity helps little hands develop fine motor skills while learning about the flag’s design.

This no-prep project is great for classrooms or at-home celebrations for young kids.

Get the tutorial: Free Printable American Flag Craft

Coloring 4th of July Bookmarks

Print and color your own 4th of July bookmarks with this free set. The printable includes several designs featuring fireworks, stars, and festive text that kids can decorate with crayons or markers.

Best for kids of all ages, it’s a simple activity that adds personal flair to summer reading.

Get the tutorial: Coloring 4th of July Bookmarks

Shaving Cream Fireworks

Shaving cream and food coloring create a marbled firework effect in this sensory painting craft. Kids swirl colors into the shaving cream, press paper onto it, and scrape off to reveal vibrant designs.

Perfect for preschoolers and up.

Get the tutorial: Shaving Cream Fireworks

Popsicle Stick Button Flag Kid Craft

This craft stick flag uses red and white buttons of different shapes, popsicle sticks, and glue. Kids can craft a very unique American flag.

Ideal for school-age kids.

Get the tutorial: Popsicle Stick Button Flag Kid Craft

Fourth of July paper banner craft for kids

Kids can cut, fold, and glue a Fourth of July paper banner using printable shapes, colored paper, and string. You can decorate the banner with stars and glitter.

Best for elementary-aged and older kids, it’s great for party decor or window displays.

Get the tutorial: Fourth of July paper banner craft for kids

Patriotic Binoculars: An Easy Toilet paper roll craft

Turn recycled toilet paper rolls into Patriotic Binoculars with this simple craft for kids. Wrapped in red, white, and blue paper with added star decorations, these binoculars are perfect for spotting fireworks or enjoying a Memorial Day parade.

Get the tutorial: Patriotic Binoculars: An Easy Toilet paper roll craft

Toilet Paper Roll Firework Craft

This Patriotic Craft for Kids uses toilet paper rolls and paint to create festive firework art. With bright red, white, and blue colors, kids can stamp unique bursts onto paper, mimicking real fireworks in the night sky.

It’s an almost mess-free way to celebrate patriotic holidays while improving fine motor skills.

Get the tutorial: Toilet Paper Roll Firework Craft

American Flag Bookmark

Create a patriotic keepsake with this American Flag Bookmark craft! Using simple materials like paper, glue, and a bit of creativity, kids can design their own stars and stripes to celebrate national holidays.

This activity is ideal for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary-aged children, helping them practice fine motor skills while learning about the flag. A fantastic choice for Memorial Day or 4th of July crafts for kids, it’s a quick and meaningful project that can be used for reading all year long.

Get the tutorial: American Flag Bookmark