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	This week's Craft of the Week features a special activity for the Fourth of July. This American Flag can be made by anyone in your family, even the two year old! This simple yet beautiful symbol of the United States can be proudly displayed on your front lawn or as a festive table decoration. As you make the flag you can tell your child the story of how the flag came to be, why there are 13 stripes, and why there are 50 stars. What you need: Red construction paper White construction paper Blue construction paper Star stickers Glue Child safety scissors or regular scissors depending on the age of the child What you do: Cut out strips of red paper and a blue square (for younger children an adult can help with the cutting). Give the child a piece of white construction paper and star stickers. The child can then begin to glue the red strips on the paper then the blue square and finally have them put the stars on the blue square. When you have completed the flag you can glue the edge of the flag to a dowel and the child can use this to march around the house singing such songs as: "Yankee Doodle Dandy" or "The Star Spangled Banner". Ideas from you Fireworks Idea From: Rachelle Couchman I just found this sight and think it is great! I am always looking for creative art ideas. Color a piece of paper with red, blue, and green crayons(color in large patches of each color). Cover all of the paper. Paint over it with black poster paint, or ink.Let it dry. Scratch off firework shapes with a toothpick." Keep up the great work! Thank you for all of the ideas! The Rockets Red Glare by Allen W. McDonnell The story and FREE teacher's guide The Start Spangled Banner, National anthem of the United States of America dates back to the War of 1812. During that war Francis Scott Key went aboard a British Frigate to negotiate the release of an important prisoner of war. Find out more about this story, see materials from the website from the Smithsonian along with a FREE downloadable teacher's guide!! Patriotic Pot This week's Craft of the Week features Patriotic Pots- perfect for the Fourth of July and Memorial Day! Patriotic Pots liven up any house and make a terrific centerpiece to remember the birth of our country and the brave people who have defended her. This craft can easily be done by children age four and older. Accomplishment Pen Can This week's Craft of the Week is brought to us by Kathy Ross the author of Crafts for Christian Values and countless other fabulous craft books. This week's Christian craft is the Accomplishment Pencil Can. This is a terrific activity and reinforces the value of perseverance as a positive virtue. Keep accomplishment can on your desk for your pencils and pens. It will serve as a reminder to work hard at being the person that God wants you to be. The 50 United States by Joe Spataro America, that is the United States of America is a big place with a lot of materials to study. Sometimes it's hard to remember some of the little things. Here are some study aids. Kids Learn America!: Bringing Geography to Life With People, Places & History by Patricia Gordon, Reed C. Snow, Loretta Trezzo Braren Kids Learn America breathes life into geography with experimental, hands-on learning. The authors make U.S. geography exciting, challenging, memorable--and fun. Combines history, culture, geography, natural sciences, and art and craft.		Need a Flag? Have a summer story or poem to share? Join our creative writing group & Send it to us!! Folding Chair with Footrest FREE Summer Ideas FREE ChiliUSA recipes more smoothie books more blenders FREE smoothie recipes Secret World Basset Hounds See my Basset friends see my favorite biscotti Crazy Kitchen Deals Ravioli Maker FREE Cannoli Recipe Craft Fun With Sondra Look What You Can Make With Boxes Interview with Sondra more Kid craft books FREE craft ideas

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