AT-HOME FUN Fourth of July
If your family will be sticking close to home to celebrate the Fourth of July, explore these activities to add some sparkle to your celebration:
1. Let the kids decorate their bikes with balloons and streamers for a neighborhood parade. 2. Learn about the Declaration of Independence! Explore the National Archives digitally to see what the document looks like today. Then, introduce your kids to an elementary school classic, Schoolhouse Rock: Fireworks . You can also check out the animated series Liberty’s Kids that explores important moments in America’s history. 3. Set up a sprinkler or Slip-n-Slide for a fun way to cool down. These homemade sponge bombs make for a mess-free water fight! 4. Make your own festive t-shirt with this bleach art method and craft a patriotic necklace. These easy-to- make crafts are perfect for a variety of ages. 5. Entertain the kids at your backyard BBQ with some fun, old fashioned games , like gunny sack races, spoon races, watermelon eating or seed spitting contests, croquet, horseshoes or kickball. 6. Keep the fun going after dark with glow games. Stock up on a few glow sticks for a fun twist on classic kid games like glow-in-the-dark Tic Tac Toe, ring toss or bowling. For metro events to celebrate the Fourth of July, festive food recipes or fireworks safety tips, visit metrofamilymagazine. com/independence-day-fun-guide .
32 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / JUNE 2020
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