
Materials
- Flag stickers
- Small American flags
- Red, white, and blue streamers
- Tape or CD player
- Patriotic and marching music
Instructions
- Assemble the children in a few straight lines or some kind of parade formation outside.
- Let the children stick flag stickers on their shirts or other clothing. Pass out streamers and flags to each child.
- Explain to the children that they will be having a parade and that they should wave their flags and streamers as they march.
- Play patriotic or marching music. Be sure to vary your marching pattern slightly from song to song so that the children may use a variety of muscles and skills. The parade is fun and the children really enjoy it!