Materials
newspapergluesmall containerspaintbrushes9" x 12" white construction paperred and blue tissue paperself-adhesive stars
Instructions
* Independence Day is on July 4th.1. Cover the work surface with newspaper and pour glue into smallcontainers.2. Let children help tear red and blue tissue paper into small pieces.3. Give each child a piece of white paper. Demonstrate how to paint adesign on their paper with glue.4. Before the glue dries, show them how to glue crumpled bits of torntissue paper over the surface of the paper. Allow to dry.5. Once the glue dries, distribute self-adhesive stars for the children to addto their "patriotic papers."More to do Ask all the children to wear red, white, and blue one day.Music: Sing "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy" or "This Land Is Your Land."Snack: Serve strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream for snack.
