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"},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/-\/4th+of+July?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=5"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/search\/label\/4th%20of%20July"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/-\/4th+of+July\/-\/4th+of+July?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=6\u0026max-results=5"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"10"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"5"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-5954636449865804782"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-01T00:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-16T23:52:21.537-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"4th of July"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cute American Flag T-Shirt for Girls"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe Fourth of July is the perfect time to make some DIY t-shirts.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPrior to my blogging days, Big Brother (who was my one and only at the time) and I sponge painted red, white, and blue stars on our shirts.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnother year, Big Brother created a really cool \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/06\/4th-of-july-tie-dye-t-shirt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFourth of July tie dye shirt\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen Little Sis came along, we made this adorable and easy \u003Cb\u003EDIY 4th of July T-Shirt\u003C\/b\u003E which was perfectly fitting for the holiday.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0FKJEAq2jFE\/WVWQAO77G6I\/AAAAAAAANVg\/loDYucdS5XE4auEXnJaGQo0ZzAezsazZgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cute%2BDIY%2Bfourth%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bt-shirt.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cute 4th of july shirt for girls\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0FKJEAq2jFE\/WVWQAO77G6I\/AAAAAAAANVg\/loDYucdS5XE4auEXnJaGQo0ZzAezsazZgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cute%2BDIY%2Bfourth%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bt-shirt.jpg\" title=\"DIY 4th of July T-Shirt-- Love the hand print\/ rosette ribbon combo!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDo you and your kiddos make shirts to proudly wear on the Fourth of July and all summer long? \u0026nbsp;I think decorating t-shirts is a must-do to add to your summer bucket list, along with:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Epick berries\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Emake s'mores\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eswim at the lake\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esee fireworks\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eetc!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nCute Fourth of July T-Shirt\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ET-shirt\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00114M5AM\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"76c1433efb805a6ea2332fdf69d2e133\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"blue fabric paint\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tulip-Dimensional-Fabric-Paint-Slick\/dp\/B00114M5AM\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=76c1433efb805a6ea2332fdf69d2e133\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6619448\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblue fabric paint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6619448\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=76c1433efb805a6ea2332fdf69d2e133\u0026amp;_cb=1498856727801\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B003UHJDAS\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"ad8ab7dd3b0ea3b2d0b1db65eaef3bbc\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"sponge brush\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Value-Pack-10-Pc-Foam-Paint-Brush\/dp\/B003UHJDAS\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=ad8ab7dd3b0ea3b2d0b1db65eaef3bbc\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_2566749\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esponge brush\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2566749\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=ad8ab7dd3b0ea3b2d0b1db65eaef3bbc\u0026amp;_cb=1498856640184\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ered rosette ribbon {purchased from Hobby Lobby}\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B0076IU36A\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"bb0b6763636396fb7392e8519cbd3c2d\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"fabric glue\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aleenes-Permanent-Fabric-Glue-4oz\/dp\/B0076IU36A\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=bb0b6763636396fb7392e8519cbd3c2d\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9452999\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efabric glue\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9452999\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=bb0b6763636396fb7392e8519cbd3c2d\u0026amp;_cb=1498856740233\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Escissors\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00006G937\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"6f81c9dab4ed3b9c4a6e28dab3f641e9\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"parchment paper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wilton-415-680-Parchment-Paper-Square\/dp\/B00006G937\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=6f81c9dab4ed3b9c4a6e28dab3f641e9\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3336298\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eparchment paper\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3336298\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=6f81c9dab4ed3b9c4a6e28dab3f641e9\u0026amp;_cb=1498856758782\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI promise this'll be one of the cutest and easiest DIY shirts you will make! \u0026nbsp;Actually, the \"hardest\" part was probably making sure I got a nice hand print from Little Sis. \u0026nbsp;I love hand print art, but that is WORK all in itself!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nHow to make this adorable 4th of July Shirt:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1. Place parchment paper or a piece of cardboard inside the shirt to protect the paint from going through to the other side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2. \u0026nbsp;Next, paint your little ones hand blue and have her press her hand print in the upper right corner of the t-shirt. \u0026nbsp;Wash off and the little one is all done.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3. \u0026nbsp;While the blue hand print is drying, cut your rosette ribbon various lengths to represent the flag's stripes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4. \u0026nbsp;Apply the fabric glue to the ribbon and press the ribbon onto the shirt. \u0026nbsp;Allow to dry according to the glue's instructions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n5. \u0026nbsp;Proudly wear this adorable Fourth of July keepsake shirt!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EIf you are looking to make a cool 4th of July shirt for your son, instead of red rosettes...\u0026nbsp; paint a red stripe or have your little boy paint red lines using a car!!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnother option is to make these cool \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/06\/4th-of-july-tie-dye-t-shirt.html\"\u003Ered, white, and blue tie dye t-shirts\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThe 4th of July holiday is coming up fast; here's a few more festive activities \u0026nbsp;you'll love:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/06\/4th-of-july-noise-maker.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4th of July Noisemaker\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/07\/storytime-craft-4th-of-july.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2 simple Fourth of July Crafts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/05\/salt-and-glue-fireworks-fine-motor-art.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalt and Glue Fireworks Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/paper-tube-american-flag-kids-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaper Tube American Flag Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed, White, and Blue Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5954636449865804782"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5954636449865804782"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/07\/diy-4th-of-july-hand-print-t-shirt.html","title":"Cute American Flag T-Shirt for Girls"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0FKJEAq2jFE\/WVWQAO77G6I\/AAAAAAAANVg\/loDYucdS5XE4auEXnJaGQo0ZzAezsazZgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/cute%2BDIY%2Bfourth%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bt-shirt.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-1157757258432475411"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-20T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-16T23:54:56.354-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"4th of July"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tot Ideas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tissue Paper Flag 4th of July Craft"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMake this easy flag craft with your kids for the 4th of July!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPicking up table clutter for what seems to be the billionth time one day, I came across a pile of tissue paper squares we picked up from our latest trip the Dollar Store. \u0026nbsp;It was one of those random, \"that's neat\" purchases that would likely get used up by my kiddos once we got home, but it inspired me to make a \u003Cb\u003Etissue paper craft\u003C\/b\u003E for the \u003Cb\u003E4th of July\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJ595N5rjS8\/V2RM7tGRF1I\/AAAAAAAAMC4\/NdLQwNCe2PQdlMyyfH8SOSYskyXfuvIpwCLcB\/s1600\/american-flag-craft-tissue-paper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"american flag craft\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJ595N5rjS8\/V2RM7tGRF1I\/AAAAAAAAMC4\/NdLQwNCe2PQdlMyyfH8SOSYskyXfuvIpwCLcB\/s1600\/american-flag-craft-tissue-paper.jpg\" title=\"Scrunch some red, white, and blue tissue paper to make a lovely 4th of July American Flag craft all the while strengthening those all important fine motor skills.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nScrunching tissue paper is great for \u003Cb\u003Efine motor skills\u003C\/b\u003E, which we seem to post a lot about here. \u0026nbsp;We've co-authored\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/p\/blog-page.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E two books on fine motor skills\u003C\/a\u003E, so obviously we love sharing activities that get your little ones strengthening the muscles in his\/her hand and fingers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epost contains affiliate links\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\n4th of July Craft\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOur 4th of July Tissue Paper craft is easy to make for kiddos of all ages and works on those all important fine motor skills. \u0026nbsp;My 3 and 5 year old each made one, so it is an especially great American flag craft for preschoolers to make.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimilarly, for spring, you might like this\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/03\/tissue-paper-easter-egg-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETissue Paper Easter Egg\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qAxJew5lA7Q\/V2RNCTbh91I\/AAAAAAAAMDA\/ex_ffgYHTpQsNZPol6tHaERCo1rW6EZtQCLcB\/s1600\/tissue-paper-flag-fine-motor-craft.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"american flag craft\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qAxJew5lA7Q\/V2RNCTbh91I\/AAAAAAAAMDA\/ex_ffgYHTpQsNZPol6tHaERCo1rW6EZtQCLcB\/s1600\/tissue-paper-flag-fine-motor-craft.jpg\" title=\"Red, White, and Blue flag craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSupplies:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERed, White, and Blue \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00FF93ZF8\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"a59fdb8d889d5ddd9ecec416857d5244\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Tissue Paper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Wall-2506-126-100-Piece-Assorted\/dp\/B00FF93ZF8\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=a59fdb8d889d5ddd9ecec416857d5244\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3316935\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETissue Paper\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3316935\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=a59fdb8d889d5ddd9ecec416857d5244\u0026amp;_cb=1466191809930\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScissors\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAmerican Flag Coloring Printable\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGlue\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B0013CDJTS\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"fd0ee3907cd95fed1ef61f8ec21d5a69\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Construction paper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pacon-Lightweight-Construction-9-Inches-12-Inches\/dp\/B0013CDJTS\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=fd0ee3907cd95fed1ef61f8ec21d5a69\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1206482\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConstruction paper\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1206482\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=fd0ee3907cd95fed1ef61f8ec21d5a69\u0026amp;_cb=1466191818497\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI printed out a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coloringcastle.com\/american_flag_coloring_pages.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESimplified American Flag\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for my 3 year old and an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coloringcastle.com\/american_flag_coloring_pages.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmerican Heart Flag\u003C\/a\u003E for my 5 year old.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEarlier in the morning, I cut the red, white, and blue \u003Cb\u003Etissue paper into small squares.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI gave them each their printable and some glue. \u0026nbsp;I showed them we were going to \u003Cb\u003Escrunch up the tissue paper\u003C\/b\u003E between our fingers and glue it to the flag. \u0026nbsp;For color reference, I reminded them of our other patriotic craft we made a few weeks ago-- our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/paper-tube-american-flag-kids-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaper Tube American Flag\u003C\/a\u003E hanging on our wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G63n5hjyhto\/V2RNQYevYlI\/AAAAAAAAMDI\/VGxm1yluppcYHER0-W0Ot6DNyzCSyaemgCLcB\/s1600\/fine-motor-american-flag-craft.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"tissue paper craft\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G63n5hjyhto\/V2RNQYevYlI\/AAAAAAAAMDI\/VGxm1yluppcYHER0-W0Ot6DNyzCSyaemgCLcB\/s1600\/fine-motor-american-flag-craft.jpg\" title=\"Scrunching tissue paper for fine motor skils\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI took turns helping my kiddos and snapped happily away on my camera.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce they were finished, we\u003Cb\u003E let them dry\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter drying, I \u003Cb\u003Ecut them out\u003C\/b\u003E and glued them to a piece of construction paper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ve4PrsUdYes\/V2RNcapQUMI\/AAAAAAAAMDQ\/ZbKl3hJSrxQZb8m3iiuEkco2pqgHOA56ACKgB\/s1600\/Tissue-paper-flag-craft-kids.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"4th of July Craft\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ve4PrsUdYes\/V2RNcapQUMI\/AAAAAAAAMDQ\/ZbKl3hJSrxQZb8m3iiuEkco2pqgHOA56ACKgB\/s640\/Tissue-paper-flag-craft-kids.jpg\" title=\"Tissue Paper American Flag Craft\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHave fun creating this easy, patriotic\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E4th of July craft \u003C\/b\u003Ewhile working on \u003Cb\u003Efine motor skills\u003C\/b\u003E, too. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt is\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Epretty mess-free\u003C\/b\u003E for you mamas that turn and run at the word \"craft,\" and is a great way to sneak in some learning skills for you mamas who want \"more\" than just a pretty holiday craft. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSometimes I feel like a broken record, but having strong fine motor skills will come in handy when your child begins to write! \u0026nbsp;And this is the \u003Cb\u003Eperfect {and festive} way to work on those all important fine motor skills!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\nThe 4th of July holiday is coming up fast; here's a few more festive activities \u0026nbsp;you'll love:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/06\/4th-of-july-noise-maker.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4th of July Noisemaker\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/07\/storytime-craft-4th-of-july.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2 simple Fourth of July Crafts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/05\/salt-and-glue-fireworks-fine-motor-art.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalt and Glue Fireworks Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/paper-tube-american-flag-kids-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaper Tube American Flag Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed, White, and Blue Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/1157757258432475411"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/1157757258432475411"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/american-flag-tissue-paper-craft.html","title":"Tissue Paper Flag 4th of July Craft"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJ595N5rjS8\/V2RM7tGRF1I\/AAAAAAAAMC4\/NdLQwNCe2PQdlMyyfH8SOSYskyXfuvIpwCLcB\/s72-c\/american-flag-craft-tissue-paper.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-8179565152990106318"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-15T00:30:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-02T21:31:10.395-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"4th of July"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"4th of July Fine Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\n  \u003E\u003Cspan face='\"verdana\" , sans-serif'\n    \u003ESummer is usually filled with all things red, white, and blue for the 4th\n    of July, so I put together some fun crafts and activities to keep little\n    hands busy while strengthening those fine motor skills before school starts\n    up in the fall!\u0026nbsp; This collection of Fourth of July activities is great\n    for toddlers, preschoolers, Kindergarten, and\/or early elementary\n    kiddos!\u0026nbsp; There is some red, white, and blue fun for all\n    ages!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\n  \u003E\u003C\/span\n\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n  \u003Cspan face='\"trebuchet ms\" , sans-serif' style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\n    \u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\n  \u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n  \u003Cspan face='\"trebuchet ms\" , sans-serif' style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\n    \u003E\u003Ci\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\n  \u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ca\n    href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EywwduKwE4c\/V13EsAg8zvI\/AAAAAAAAL-c\/z_0JEH0nyJo93DQelOMftNnVXudKuXnwACLcB\/s1600\/patriotic-fine-motor-activities.jpg\"\n    style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\n    \u003E\u003Cimg\n      alt=\"4th of july activities for preschoolers\"\n      border=\"0\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EywwduKwE4c\/V13EsAg8zvI\/AAAAAAAAL-c\/z_0JEH0nyJo93DQelOMftNnVXudKuXnwACLcB\/s16000\/patriotic-fine-motor-activities.jpg\"\n      title=\"Enjoy all things red, white, and blue with your little ones by creating festive fine motor crafts for the 4th of July!\"\n  \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nReading and math take a back seat during the summer months as we find ourselves\nenjoying the beautiful summer weather. \u0026nbsp;Don't get me wrong, we still do\nthose things, but our school year \"routine\" flies out the window. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo weekly themes, no lesson plans-- just \"flyin' by the seat of our pants so to\nspeak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHowever, we do still find time to make various crafts and art projects, which\ncome in handy during the hot afternoons or after several days in the sun.\u0026nbsp;\nWith the 4th of July coming soon, here is a collection of fun red, white, and\nblue activities for preschoolers, BUT I think kids of all ages will find\nsomething to make and\/or do from this list.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4th of July Fine Motor Preschool Activities\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n  And bonus, these \u003Cstrike\u003E12\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E13 (!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Esimple and\n  festive 4th of July activities will also strengthen fine motor skills!\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n  Happy Birthday, America!\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/buggyandbuddy.com\/4th-july-craft-kids-patriotic-necklace\/\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003EPatriotic Necklace\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| Buggy \u0026amp; Buddy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com\/4th-of-july-flag-craft-with-dot-markers\/\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003E4th of July American Flag Craft using Dot Markers\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| My Mundane and Miraculous Life. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEven the littlest ones can do this craft!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/alittlepinchofperfect.com\/cupcake-liner-fireworks-craf\/\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003ECupcake Liner Fireworks\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| A Little Pinch of Perfect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGreat way to work on scissor skills over the summer!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/05\/salt-and-glue-fireworks-fine-motor-art.html\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003ESalt \u0026amp; Glue Fireworks\u003C\/a\n\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdd a festive red, white, and blue twist to this classic kid craft!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/www.fantasticfunandlearning.com\/yarn-wrapped-star-fourth-of-july-craft.html\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003EYarn Wrapped Stars\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| Fantastic Fun \u0026amp; Learning. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGreat way to introduce your little ones to \"sewing!\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/www.littlefamilyfun.com\/2012\/06\/paper-roll-american-flag-craft.html\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003ERolled Paper American Flag Craft\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| Little Family Fun.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/www.houseofburkeblog.com\/2014\/07\/3-simple-fine-motor-firework-crafts.html?utm_source=feedburner\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Feed:+HouseOfBurke+(House+of+Burke)\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003EPainted Fireworks Craft: 3 Ways!\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| House of Burke\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/www.sugaraunts.com\/2013\/07\/fine-motor-and-auditory-fireworks.html\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003EBubble Wrap Fireworks\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n|Sugar Aunts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple way to prepare your little one's for the noise!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com\/patriotic-torn-paper-stars-easy-and-fun-craft-for-the-kids\/\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003ETorn Paper Stars\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| Frogs, Snails, \u0026amp; Puppy Dog Tails. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo-prep craft for the kiddos!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/4th-july-sensory-search-find-count-stars-fine-motor-fridays\/\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003ESearch, Find, and Count Stars: 4th of July Sensory Bin\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| Little Bins for Little Hands. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003ERed, White, \u0026amp; Blue Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/a\n\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTake a break from crafting and get the kiddos involved in making a delicious and\nhealthy 4th of July snack!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca\n  href=\"http:\/\/modernpreschool.com\/fine-motor-straw-flag-sticky-tray\/\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  \u003EStraw Flag Sticky Tray\u003C\/a\n\u003E\n| Modern Preschool\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n  \u003Ca\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/american-flag-tissue-paper-craft.html\"\n    target=\"_blank\"\n    \u003EFourth of July Tissue Paper Craft\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\n  \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEmpty paper towel tube? Don't throw it out!! \u0026nbsp;I hold it hostage in our school room until a creative idea strikes. \u0026nbsp;Seriously. I do! \u0026nbsp;So what did I do with them? you ask. \u0026nbsp;Made something festive for the 4th of July!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGet ready for the 4th of July holiday with the kiddos by making a simple American Flag Craft. \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI just love all things red, white, and blue! \u0026nbsp;We've made some festive 4th of July noisemakers and tie-dye shirts for the holiday in the past. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nToday we are sharing a American Flag decoration using paper tubes!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pe-c-Lu6gV4\/WyW3bwU3ROI\/AAAAAAAAOz4\/gmNcKzQUnL8MjQBkXzZvxqkiXtB93NGyQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/American%2BFlag%2BDIY%2B4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2BDecoration.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"American Flag DIY 4th of July Decoration\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pe-c-Lu6gV4\/WyW3bwU3ROI\/AAAAAAAAOz4\/gmNcKzQUnL8MjQBkXzZvxqkiXtB93NGyQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/American%2BFlag%2BDIY%2B4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2BDecoration.jpg\" title=\"Love all things red, white, and blue!  Use your stash of paper tubes to create a festive American Flag perfect for the 4th of July.  Grab the kids and and have fun painting this patriotic decoration.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EUse your stash of paper tubes to create a festive decoration perfect for the 4th of July\u003C\/b\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Grab the kiddos and and have fun painting!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESupplies Needed:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERed, White, and Blue \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00JKIEK90\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"fd567a13c6048472cbb6479349e56fa2\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Paint\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/School-Smart-1439213-Non-Toxic-Washable\/dp\/B00JKIEK90\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=fd567a13c6048472cbb6479349e56fa2\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_531022\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_531022\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=fd567a13c6048472cbb6479349e56fa2\u0026amp;_cb=1464401129953\" style=\"border: none !important; 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height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPaintbrush\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERibbon\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\n4th of July Decoration for Kids\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGather five long paper tubes \u003C\/b\u003Eor mix n' match sizes; we used three long paper tubes and five short paper tubes. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of the short paper tubes will need to be cut in half. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the picture below, you can see how we set up our flag so that we were able to re-create the red and white stripes and the blue part with white stars.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hu6UOhQ8WtM\/V0j6TpMJgxI\/AAAAAAAAL7I\/w6TvQZHPZFcvmjDGUYdgjTz3OnDVCUIKACLcB\/s1600\/paper-tube-flag-craft-kids-4th-july.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"4th of July American Flag Craft\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hu6UOhQ8WtM\/V0j6TpMJgxI\/AAAAAAAAL7I\/w6TvQZHPZFcvmjDGUYdgjTz3OnDVCUIKACLcB\/s1600\/paper-tube-flag-craft-kids-4th-july.jpg\" title=\"Recycled paper tubes\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOnce the paper tubes have been painted and have dried, time to use the glue gun to hold it all together. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGlue the paper tubes\u003C\/b\u003E onto one another. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMeanwhile, get busy \u003Cb\u003Epunching white stars\u003C\/b\u003E with a star paper punch. \u0026nbsp;I think I made fifty... I lost count!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EUse mod podge to glue the stars\u003C\/b\u003E onto the blue part of the paper tube American flag.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V3kVdy_7NWE\/WyW350u5oEI\/AAAAAAAAO0A\/uAiZMnT3JPQjW_vypthQsosj58NfRrfEQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/patriotic-flag-kid-craft.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Patriotic Flag Kid Craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V3kVdy_7NWE\/WyW350u5oEI\/AAAAAAAAO0A\/uAiZMnT3JPQjW_vypthQsosj58NfRrfEQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/patriotic-flag-kid-craft.jpg\" title=\"DIY American Flag Craft Kids can Make!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally, \u003Cb\u003Eglue the ends of the ribbon\u003C\/b\u003E into the hole of each paper tube. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnjoy a little red, white, and blue American flag decoration! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo \u003Cb\u003Esimple and easy \u003C\/b\u003Efor the kids to make! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the perfect way to use up your paper tube stash-- so start holding them hostage like I do ; )\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dTKC24GaXoc\/WyW4O-CosTI\/AAAAAAAAO0I\/4DV3WHTPaxEeimnA-JpVUISNrgNZOpR0ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DIY%2BFlag%2BCraft%2B4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2BDecoration.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY Flag Craft 4th of July Decoration\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dTKC24GaXoc\/WyW4O-CosTI\/AAAAAAAAO0I\/4DV3WHTPaxEeimnA-JpVUISNrgNZOpR0ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DIY%2BFlag%2BCraft%2B4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2BDecoration.jpg\" title=\"4th of July Flag Craft using Recycled Materials\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\n\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou Also Might Like:\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/patriotic-fine-motor-crafts-kids.html\"\u003E12 Patriotic Fine Motor Skills Activities\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html\"\u003E4th of July Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/05\/salt-and-glue-fireworks-fine-motor-art.html\"\u003ESalt and Glue Fireworks Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/06\/4th-of-july-noise-maker.html\"\u003E4th of July Noise Maker\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/6344954198549883162"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/6344954198549883162"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/paper-tube-american-flag-kids-craft.html","title":"DIY 4th of July Flag Decoration for Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pe-c-Lu6gV4\/WyW3bwU3ROI\/AAAAAAAAOz4\/gmNcKzQUnL8MjQBkXzZvxqkiXtB93NGyQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/American%2BFlag%2BDIY%2B4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2BDecoration.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-7949211078452443044"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-27T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-16T23:52:45.476-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"4th of July"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nutrition"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Patriotic Fruit Kabobs | 4th of July Snack for Kids"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ELearn and play with food? \u0026nbsp;I'm in!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe love learning and exploring with food over here, and it's always an added bonus when you get to eat it afterwards! \u0026nbsp;The other day we made some patriotic\u0026nbsp;fruit kabobs with a festive flair for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8DhATgCoCo\/WyW_q3WF5RI\/AAAAAAAAO0U\/nTSOYA-2CxIz6vmX5Pa-s9Vo8_f1-1CiACLcBGAs\/s1600\/patriotic%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs%2Bkids%2Bsnack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"patriotic fruit kabobs kids snack\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8DhATgCoCo\/WyW_q3WF5RI\/AAAAAAAAO0U\/nTSOYA-2CxIz6vmX5Pa-s9Vo8_f1-1CiACLcBGAs\/s1600\/patriotic%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs%2Bkids%2Bsnack.jpg\" title=\"Make these fun and festive patriotic fruit kabobs with the kids this 4th of July!  Psst... this snack idea is a great way to work on various learning skills, too!! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMake your own Red, \"White,\" and Blue fruit kabobs for a healthy 4th of July snack...\u0026nbsp; and a sneaky way to add in some fine motor practice!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\n4th of July Snack\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n{affiliate links provided for your convenience!}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B005D6GCSA\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"569bcc9a34099d57cb7609e497c6cd45\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"skewers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Farberware-Bamboo-Skewers-12-Inch-Natural\/dp\/B005D6GCSA\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=569bcc9a34099d57cb7609e497c6cd45\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3370372\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eskewers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3370372\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=569bcc9a34099d57cb7609e497c6cd45\u0026amp;_cb=1529199920931\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Efruit - any fruit that is red, \"white\" and blue\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI prepped this activity during quiet time-- washed, cut, and separated our red, \"white,\" and blue fruit: \u003Cb\u003Estrawberries, bananas, and blueberries. \u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;My son didn't hesitate to let me know that bananas were not white! Ha. \u0026nbsp;Close enough, buddy. \u0026nbsp;Close enough!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI placed them in a three part serving tray to keep them separate and provided skewers with curly ribbons on the end and our\u003Cb\u003E kabob \"station\" \u003C\/b\u003Ewas all set.\u0026nbsp; The curly ribbon is totally an optional extra; I just liked the added 4th of July flair : )\u0026nbsp; Reminds me of sparklers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vHpWunNFmu8\/WyXAKUz7z4I\/AAAAAAAAO0c\/J3_b9YQFRfgecAX7OFNr04RdXd3ncRpNQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bhealthy%2Bsnack%2Bidea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"4th of july healthy snack idea\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vHpWunNFmu8\/WyXAKUz7z4I\/AAAAAAAAO0c\/J3_b9YQFRfgecAX7OFNr04RdXd3ncRpNQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bhealthy%2Bsnack%2Bidea.jpg\" title=\"4th of july healthy snack idea\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nHow to Make Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe idea is to create a healthy snack that the kids get to be involved in, too!\u0026nbsp; You could certainly make these without the kids involved.\u0026nbsp; But just think of all the learning concepts you are sneaking in to have them make these patriotic fruit kabobs themeselves-- fine motor skills, patterning, etc!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAllow your child to make his\/her own patriotic fruit kabob with the strawberries, banana, and blueberries by threading each piece of fruit onto the skewer.\u0026nbsp; Gently push the fruit onto the tip of the skewer and slide the piece of fruit all the way down.\u0026nbsp; Continue until the skewer is filled with fruit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEncourage your older ones to make a pattern!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOther optional fruits to add to these kabobs are raspberries or watermelon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn addition to or in place of, you could use angel food cake for \"white.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThough they aren't really blue, blackberries may work too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qA6q_80Wfd0\/WyXAwxEd0EI\/AAAAAAAAO0k\/12Jy6px073Y3TwNTYJQ52IfzUQoqHWasQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bsnack%2Bidea%2B-%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"4th of july snack idea - fruit kabobs\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qA6q_80Wfd0\/WyXAwxEd0EI\/AAAAAAAAO0k\/12Jy6px073Y3TwNTYJQ52IfzUQoqHWasQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bsnack%2Bidea%2B-%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs.jpg\" title=\"4th of july snack idea - fruit kabobs\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBig brother loved making these patriotic fruit kabobs for the 4th of July!\u0026nbsp; However, they can be made and enjoyed as a healthy snack all year round : )\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEnjoy sneaking in some learning skills by making these festive\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efruit kabobs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Efor the upcoming\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E4th of July\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;holiday. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jtbhDRzkzXs\/U6tten4FvVI\/AAAAAAAAHiY\/p9EFws05Y4w\/s1600\/Fine+Motor+Activities+for+Kids.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jtbhDRzkzXs\/U6tten4FvVI\/AAAAAAAAHiY\/p9EFws05Y4w\/s1600\/Fine+Motor+Activities+for+Kids.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMore Fine Motor Activities:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stillplayingschool.com\/2014\/06\/bee-fine-motor-activity-kids.html\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EHoney Transfer: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EA Fine Motor Water Activity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Still Playing School\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.powerfulmothering.com\/busy-bags-for-fine-motor-activities\/\" style=\"font-family: inherit; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/p\/99-fine-motor-activities.html\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"99 fine motor ideas for ages 1 to 5\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12927\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powerfulmothering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/99-fine-motor-ideas-for-ages-1-to-5.jpg\" title=\"99 fine motor ideas for ages 1 to 5 Book now available to purchase!\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThe 4th of July holiday is coming up fast; here's a few more festive activities \u0026nbsp;you'll love:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/06\/4th-of-july-noise-maker.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4th of July Noisemaker\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/07\/storytime-craft-4th-of-july.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2 simple Fourth of July Crafts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/05\/salt-and-glue-fireworks-fine-motor-art.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalt and Glue Fireworks Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/paper-tube-american-flag-kids-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaper Tube American Flag Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed, White, and Blue Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/7949211078452443044"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/7949211078452443044"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html","title":"Patriotic Fruit Kabobs | 4th of July Snack for Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8DhATgCoCo\/WyW_q3WF5RI\/AAAAAAAAO0U\/nTSOYA-2CxIz6vmX5Pa-s9Vo8_f1-1CiACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/patriotic%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs%2Bkids%2Bsnack.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});