4th of July games for preschool?

Question

Hi, I work at a preschool and next week I have to think of some 4th of July games for the kids, or anything to do with America. The games have to be indoors. Any ideas?

Thank you for all your help :o)

Answer 1

Fourth of July Picnic

Allow imaginations to soar: pack a picnic basket with real or play food and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Independence Day Parade

With pre-made instruments or homemade musical crafts, allow children to parade in a specified area.  Children who prefer not to have an instrument can wave crepe paper streamers or flags.

Patriotic Bean Bag Toss

Using red, white and blue bean bags, set up a game for the children with large hoops or boxes as the target.  Make sure to outline the rules before play to avoid unsportsmanlike conduct!  If you like, you can do a ring toss in addition to or in place of the bean bag toss.

Patriotic Play Dough

Why not set out play dough in red, white and blue along with star shaped cookie cutters?  Demonstrate to children how to roll long "stripes" in red and white.  You just can't go wrong with dough!

Red, White and Blue Obstacle Course

This game can be modified for indoor or outdoor play.  The main idea is to set up an obstacle course where children jump over, crawl under, walk through, etc. various "obstacles" in order to reach the finish line.  Don't go rush out and but some obstacle course in a box kind of thing; just use pillows, chairs, hoops, boxes, and whatever else you may have on hand to make your own unique obstacle course.  Keep in mind the individual skill and ability levels of the children who will be playing to provide a fun and safe game!

Water Fun

Never underestimate the excitement of water play!  If you can't go outside and play in the sprinkler or go to the pool, fill a tub or water table with water and ice if desired.  You can do three dishtubs with red food coloring, no food coloring, and blue food coloring, or rotate days with the colored water.  Children love to splash in the water, and often enjoy playing sink or float guessing games, using water wheels, and measuring and pouring water in various containers.

Answer 2

-Making flags: paint, draw, finger paint, spagetti paint etc.

-American football...but not quite so rough-have a simple throw and catch with american football.

-Eat hot dogs in a roll-or some other traditional american food.

-Are you in england? If so are there any american eg an american airbase nearby so you can have someone with an accent read a story?

Answer 3

Like duck duck goose - only firecracker firecracker 4th of July