Fourth of July Songs for Kids

USA is...

On the Fourth of July my family and I...

Let's celebrate the Fourth Of July...

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Fourth of July History Facts

Independence Day is the national holiday of the United States of America commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England's King George III.

Thomas Jefferson presents the first draft of the declaration to congress. July 4, 1776 -- After various changes to Jefferson's original draft, a vote was taken late in the afternoon of July 4th. Of the 13 colonies, 9 voted in favor of the Declaration; 2, Pennsylvania and South Carolina voted No; Delaware was undecided and New York abstained.

John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

The Pennsylvania Evening Post is the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence. July 8, 1776 -- The first public reading of the declaration takes place in Philadelphia's Independence Square.

The bell in Independence Hall, then known as the "Province Bell" would later be renamed the "Liberty Bell".

By the early 1800s the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks were firmly established as part of American Independence Day culture.

Gcards

United States Patriotic Theme

United States Crafts

Matching Symbols

Maze

Fourth of July Interactive Games

Independence Day Games

Fourth of July School-Parade

Beat the Drum, Independence Day Has Come: Poems for the Fourth of July by Lee B. Hopkins, Tomie De Paola.

A Picture Book of Thomas Jefferson by David A. Adler, John Wallner, Alexandar Wallner

Hurray for the Fourth of July by Wendy Watson

Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags by Jean Van Leeuwen, Henry Sorensen

The Flag We Love by Pam Munoz Ryan, Ralph Masiello

Celebration by Jane Resh Thomas

Fireworks are not toys and can burn or hurt you (even sparklers).

Fireworks should only be used in wide open areas outdoors.

Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

Only Adults can use fire to light fireworks.

Fireworks should be lit one at a time, then keep a safe distance.

Keep a nearby bucket of water in case of a fire accident.

Remember to Stop/Drop/Roll if your clothes/hair catches fire.

If you find leftover fireworks/scrap around, tell an adult.

The National Council of Fireworks Safety