Looking for fun and meaningful ways to celebrate the Fourth of July with your nanny kids? Whether you’re staying home, heading to a local parade, or just enjoying some backyard time, these simple, patriotic activities are perfect for all ages!

🎨 Easy Crafts

1. Handprint Flags

Use red, white, and blue paint to turn little hands into flags on paper or canvas—great keepsake for parents!

2. Star-Spangled Wands

Craft wands using wooden dowels or straws, ribbons, and paper stars. Perfect for waving during a parade or backyard “fireworks” show!

3. DIY Firework Art

Cut toilet paper rolls into fringe, dip in paint, and stamp onto dark paper to make firework prints. Add glitter for extra sparkle.

🎉 Simple Activities

1. Red, White & Blue Scavenger Hunt

Hide small patriotic items or print out a checklist for a fun indoor/outdoor hunt.

2. Patriotic Story Time

Read picture books about America, community, and kindness—then talk about what freedom and celebration mean to them.

3. Backyard Picnic

Make simple festive snacks (think: fruit kabobs with strawberries, blueberries, and marshmallows), and enjoy a mini picnic with sparklers or glow sticks at sunset.

Keep it Safe & Stress-Free:

Remember to use child-safe materials, avoid small parts with toddlers, and always supervise any fireworks or sparklers. As always, please send us your crafts so we can share with our Team for inspo!

Wishing you a joyful and safe Fourth of July!

– The Grapevine Placement Agency Team