Audio Visual:
COLOURING PAGES:
You can find many free coloring pages online by using your favourite search engine and typing in “Independence Day Coloring Pages” or “United States Coloring Pages” or print out my Eagle and Stars Colouring Page.
JOKEs:
Q: What do patriotic monkey's wave on Flag Day?
A: Star Spangled Bananas.
PUZZLES:
More Fun
Search through your child’s DVD/ video collection (or visit your local library before hand or the Video Store) to find your child’s favourite shows with about American History or Independence Day.
Here are some titles to try to find:
· This is America Charlie Brown
· Schoolhouse rocks: The election collection
Here are some titles about classic American tales:
· The Adventures of Brer Rabbit, 2006
· Disney’s American Legends! - features cartoon stories about John Henry, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Casey Jones.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
The United States/
Indepdence Day
Q: What did the American flag say to the other flag?
A: Nothing, it just waved.
Q: Where did George Washington buy his infamous hatchet?
A: At a chopping mall.
Check here for the answer keys:
Key Easy United States Word Search Key Challenge: USA Capitals Word Search
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If you live in the United States attend any local festivals or celebrations for Independence day, watch a parade or the fireworks.
Have your own Independence Day celebration and go on a family picnic or parade around your backyard waving the flag from the above crafts and using the American eagle puppet.