The American Flag
| This 4th of July teach your Kids the American Flag Symbols: The stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
The 50 stars represent the number of states.
The colors of the flag have meaning as well:
Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor.
White symbolizes Purity and Innocence.
Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
Flag Code - how to treat an American flag
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Proper Display of the American Flag
- The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset. If the flag is displayed at night it should be illuminated.
- Never allow the flag to touch the ground or the floor.
- The flag should be raised quickly.
- To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.
- The flag should be cleaned and repaired when necessary.
- When a flag is so worn that it doesn't look presentable anymore, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.
- The flag is flown at half-staff to show respect for someone who has died.
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4th of July Kids Activities
Fold a Flag
Take a flag and teach children the correct way to fold and store a flag.
Flag Puzzle
Give children a picture of an American flag and cut apart. Have children put the flag back together.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Teach your children the pledge of allegiance and the correct way to salute a flag.
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I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. |
4th of July kids crafts and decorations available on our member site:
4th of July Crown |
American Flag Coasters |
Star Glasses |
Fireworks Artwork |
Firework Artwork
Every 4th of July celebration needs a firework. Have children drop different colored paint splats on black craft paper. Use a craft stick or the back of a brush to swirl or burst the paint out from the middle. Over lap the different colors and let dry. When dry, add glue to the firework designs. Next sprinkle glitter onto the wet glue to finish your very own fireworks.
4th of July American Flag Coasters Craft
Statue of Liberty crown (craft description and patterns available on our member site)
Book suggestion and other 4th of July resources:
A is for America by Devin Scillian
This alphabet book explains much of America’s history.
Hurray for the Fourth of July by Wendy Watson
A Salute to Our Flag – A curriculum guide
Proud to be an American - Coloring Page
What is a Flag? - Writing Activity
Pledge of Allegiance - With Pictures Printout
