Are your kids brains becoming a pile of mush this summer? These are great ways to enjoy the 4th and learn about it at the same time. Have fun this 4th of July Educationally!

12 Educational Activities for the 4th of July
Create your own Life Size American Flag and learn about the stars, stripes, and colors at the same time.
via Hands On As We Grow
Make your own 4th of July Flag Shirt to wear to all your 4th of July Festivities!
Learn all about the U.S.A. with this U is for U.S.A. activities.
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This is a really cute activity to learn about American Symbols.
via Growing Kinders
Do your kids know WHY we celebrate the 4th of July?
via The Daily Signal
Every year the Census Bureau creates fact files for the 4th of July. Have fun with your kids learning all the different facts about the 4th of July.
via United States Census Bureau
If your kids love to read check out these 12 Books about America’s Birthday!
via Kids Activities Blog
The Library of Congress is another great resource for 4th of July Facts. They have a great “Today in History” page full of information and photographs about the 4th of July.
Practice your Scissor Skills with these 4th of July themed practice sheets.
via Itsy Bitsy Fun
Ever wonder how Fireworks work? Make Fireworks in a Jar to learn how!
Learn about the 4th of July all while practicing your writing, patterns, and puzzle skills with this Pre-K pack.
Learn about the Declaration of Independence with your kids and then create your own Family Declaration of Gratefulness.
via iMom