Photo Credit: Fireworks, by Ian Britton
July 4th is... Alice in Wonderland Day, Independence Day, Independence From Meat Day, Indivisible Day, National Barbequed Spareribs Day, National Ceasar Salad Day, Invisible Day, Sidewalk Egg Frying Day, National Country Music Day.PLUS - interesting books to read and free printable crafts, activities and coloring pages.
-- also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and were no longer part of the British Empire. Source
Read: Independence Day, by Trudi Strain Trueit
-- Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on the Fourth of July. Following the well-known and much-loved Rookie Books format, these fun and informative books introduce early elementary-school children to the basic facts about major holidays. Each book explains the development of the holiday, and how it is celebrated today and includes holiday games, traditions, crafts, and foods.
• Independence Day: 4th of July Coloring Book
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Independence Day (U.S.) Printables
• Independence Day Coloring Pages
• Independence Day Coloring Pages
• Independence Day Coloring Pages – July Fourth
• Independence Day - Bald Eagle Free Papercraft Download
• American Independence Day Crafts and Activities
• Fourth of July Crafts
• 15 Sparkling Fireworks Craft Ideas for Kids – Fun without Fire!
• 4th of July Kids Craft: Fireworks Painting
• American Fourth of July Crafts and Ideas
