We love Flag Day
Fun & Yummy activities
- Flag Day was a fun day
What a great day it was for my kids and me. From saluting the flag to baking goods, this day was a day learning and appreciating our country’s patriotic banner.
Reading Material
We started our day by visiting our local library and checking out reading material that would bring light to this subject and was kid-friendly. We found three cool books that sufficed this need and when I say “we”, I mean the librarian.
“Red, White, Blue And Uncle Sam Who? The Stories behind some of America’s Patriotic Symbols” by Teresa Bateman
“Flag Lore of all Nations” by Whitney Smith, Ph.D.
“Extraordinary Patriots of the United States of America” by Nancy Robinson Masters
- American History for kids
Daddy read with Rockford as I prepped the following activities.
Reading about US history
Flag Craft
After reading and learning about the American flag we started creating our own USA flag. First things first, here are the materials needed.
materials needed
white construction paper 12×16
blue construction paper 5×7
red and white paint (acrylic or tempera)
paint brush
draw 12 lines to make 13 stripes
Daddy helps Rockford paint straight lines
What I loved about working on this flag project was that as Rockford painted, my husband and I would ask him questions about what he was painting and this helped bring to light the stories he had just read with Daddy. Questions like:
“How many stripes are there?”
“Why are there 13 stripes”
“How many stars are on flag?”
“Why are there 50 stars?”
finger painting for Rocco
On of the things I love about Rockford is how particular he is about certain things, like getting paint on his fingers. He refused to finger paint so we turned this part over to little brother Rocco…he bailed half way through so Mama finished it, which explains the little dots and big dots. This was a great time to have the kids (or at least Rockford) count to fifty.
John Hancock on painting
Saluting the American Flag
By the time we finished with the first project the cupcakes had been baked and were placed on counter to cool off. While we waited for the cupcakes to cool off, I asked Rockford if he wanted to learn how to salute the flag. So I went on to show him how we put our right hand over our heart and I recited the Pledge of Allegiance as he repeated it after me. I explained to him that this is a sign of respect and love for our country and it’s like saying a promise to be a good citizen in it. I don’t know if he fully grasped it because when I asked him, “Rockford do you love your country?” he answered, “Love is the greatest of all.” Well he loves his Bible that’s for sure.
Patriotic Pastry
cooling off period
Finally the cupcakes were ready to be decorated and we wasted no time.
Patriotic Cupcakes!
Nor did Rockford waste any time to eat them.
Yummers!
What fun and yummy time we had today learning about our great American Flag and creating memories with our children. Maybe this year’s Flag Day slipped by you, but feel free to borrow these same ideas for the 4th of July that is just around the corner.
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!!
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Training Up My Boys 
Hi Raquel!
I’ve been out of pocket a few days but I am glad you found such creative and meaningful ways to celebrate it with your boys. Have a good weekend!
Nancy
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