A Parade of Patriotic Reading Activities & Games

We are fast approaching the 4th of July Weekend and with it the unofficial milestone of mid-summer, too. Wasn't it just yesterday that we were enjoying the season's first barbecue over the Memorial Day Weekend? Time marches on, as they say! Before we know it, Labor Day will be looming, and children will be returning to school. For now, though, let's enjoy the summer, right?

Yes, we can all definitely manage to have fun in the sun this 4th of July, but at the same time, keep the kids far from the summer slide with an array of enjoyable reading activities and games having a patriotic flare. This week, we have collected a group of these resources to keep kids reading, thinking and learning all weekend long---and beyond. That way, long after the holiday weekend is history, your children (or grandchildren) will be skipping around the summer slide and well on their way to gearing up for the coming school year while still having fun this July 4th.

Remember to KEEP them reading and learning ALL summer long! Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July with your family!

Patriotic Reading Activities & Games

4th of July Activities and Games for Kids---(for K-8) from Apples4theteacher.com
Popular list of direct links to patriotic activities and resources specifically for July 4th
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/fourth-of-july/

Patriotic Activities for Kids---(for K-5) from BusyBeeKidsCrafts.com
Various patriotic activities for younger children
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Patriotic-Activities-for-Kids.html

U.S.A. Patriotism Theme Unit---(for K-8) from abcteach.com
Patriotic-themed printables, worksheets and activities
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme-units-us-patriotism-3786-2-1

Patriotic and 4th of July Worksheets and Printables---(for K-5) from MamasLearningCorner.com
Patriotic worksheets, printables & reading comprehension activities
http://www.mamaslearningcorner.com/patriotic-4th-of-july-worksheets-printables/

Best Crafts for Kids Patriotic---(for K-8-all FREE)
Collection of Android APPS for children with various patriotic offerings: crafts, songs, poems and more!
http://android.lisisoft.com/android-apps/crafts-for-kids-patriotic.html

Just for Fun---and Creativity!

Fireworks Arcade---(for ALL ages-FREE) by Big Duck Games, LLC
Versions compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Android
Fireworks Arcade is a fun-filled APP for all ages, and a showcase app for multi-touch and graphics. Tap or drag to create brilliant displays of light and sound. Compete or relax in one of several game modes. Paint art with firework shapes. Or just watch a generated show. How you play is up to you, so get creative.
For iPhone and iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fireworks-arcade/id435664934?mt=8
For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigduckgames.fireworksarcade&hl=en

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