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nB itsy Hall, M.Ed. and owner of Learning Circles
Fourth of July Crafts
Most of us would say that the Fourth of July is a hallmark of summertime. Personally, the Sandlot movie stands as the true emblem of the season. The Fourth of July immediately transports me to the scene of the boys cracking their baseball bats under a sky of fireworks, only to soon become awestruck by the patriotic display of sparks. While these crafts would probably be ill suited for Benny and his rambunctious group, they may be perfect for the kids in your life.
Starry Chalk Paint Are you looking to make your driveway or sidewalk scream Fourth of July? Well, this is the craft for you. This craft activity is a great way to get kids of varying ages outside, and involve them in the decorating process. Because the later stages of this craft do not require too much precision, even your toddler can successfully participate with a little help.
To begin, you’ll need: Scissors Paper (Any kind is fine, but I recommend sturdy cardstock for stability.) Pencil, pen, or marker Masking tape (optional) Cornstarch
Water Cups for mixing Red and blue food dye Paint brushes
Directions for chalk paint 1. M ix ½ cup of cornstarch and ½ cup of water. If you’d like to make more, just keep a 1:1 ratio of cornstarch to water. 2. Stir until smooth and blended. 3. Separate into three mixing cups. 4. P ut 8-10 drops of red food coloring into one cup. You may need more to avoid creating pink chalk. 5. Repeat step 4 for blue. 6. Leave one cup sans dye for white.
Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Snap a picture of your craft and tag @beniciamagazine on Instagram. We would love to see your versions of these Fourth of July inspired crafts! 14 • Benicia Magazine
