How can we make the Fourth of July have some historical meaning for our children? - More than Fireworks
Answer:Make sure that your children understand that this holiday celebrates the birthday of our country, and the founders of the new country thought that it was an important occasion for rejoicing. Here are some activities to make the Fourth more meaningful:
-Attend community events that stress the patriotic nature of the holiday.
-Learn how to correctly display the American flag.
-Find out the history of the American flag.
-Be creative and make a flag cake.
-Make a drawing or painting of the first flag.
-March to John Philip Sousa patriotic tunes.
-Learn the words of the pledge of allegiance.