Free Printable Fourth of July Placemat with Games

This printable Fourth of July placemat is perfect for keeping the little ones busy while you get the grill going. They’ll have fun while you’re making your world class burgers…so that the kids can eat just the bun. (It’s the thought that matters.) You are such a good mom. At least you’ll have all of those dirty dishes…and these little works of art…as a reminder of the festivities. Be sure to print LOTS of placemats for the perfect fourth of July activity for kids.

If you like this Independence Day placemat, you’re also going to love making backyard bbq crafts like this hot dog on a grill, this watermelon craft and this picnic craft.

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Nourish Your Relationship with Your Kids as You Craft Together all Year Long…

Fun Facts About the American Flag

• There have been many versions of the American flag over the years.
• Over the years, there have been 6 American flags planted on the moon’s surface.
• Each of the colors on the flag have a meaning. Red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice
• Pennsylvania (that’s my state!) is the only state that observes Flag Day as a state holiday.
• There are 50 flags surrounding the Washington Monument in our country’s capital, Washington D.C.

For more American flag facts, you can go to the National Flag Foundation.

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The only thing better than making crafts is combining creating with reading a good book on the same topic. It’s a great way to also encourage a love of reading.

SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG

• Crayons or markers
• Anything else you want from your craft bag
• July Fourth Placemat

Once you print out the Easter placemat, you have everything else that you need to create with it from the items in your bag. The things on our master list of basic craft supplies are so versatile. We use them to make everything that you see here…hundreds of crafts and counting.

How to make a Fourth of July Placemat Craft

Step 1: Print the Placemat Printable

• Download and print the free Fourth of July placemat printable.
• Be sure to print on both sides. Printing on cardstock is best.
• Print out enough for all of the kids that will be at your Independence Day celebration.

Step 2: Color It

• Use crayons or markers to color the front of your placemat.
• You can draw the perfect Fourth of July cookout meal on your plate or go on to the next step to take it up a notch.

• Turn your placemat over and play the games with your family.

Step 3 (Optional): Amp Up the Creativity

• Create a dinner on your plate from the things in your craft bag. Here are some ideas for using the items in your bag to get you started…
• • Cut anything you want from construction paper
  • Hole punch green for peas
  • Hole punch yellow for corn
  • Cut little strips of green paper for green beans
  • Fluff up cotton for mashed potatoes or whipped cream
  • Squish a brown paper bag with a popsicle stick out the end for a turkey drumstick
  • Green pompoms for brussel sprouts or peas, depending on the size
  • White pompoms for pearl onions or marshmallows
  • Yellow beads for corn
  • Green beads for peas
  • Orange beads for carrots
  • Mix them together for mixed veggies
  • Brown tissue paper for chocolate sauce
  • Cut construction paper for any food you want

Now that you know how to make this Easter placemat craft, print out plenty. There’s no rule that says you can only make one, and you definitely want to have enough for all of the kids that come to visit over the holiday. I know that I will.

Here’s another Summer craft to give a try…

Try These Patriotic Crafts Too…

Bald Eagle Craft

Flag Pouch Craft

Flag Kite Craft

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