15 Easy and Fun Fourth of July Crafts for Toddlers
Summer break is in full swing, and if you’re a busy mom looking for fun, meaningful ways to keep your toddler engaged, Easy Fourth of July crafts for toddlers are the perfect solution.
These easy red, white, and blue activities aren’t just festive — they’re a great way to spark creativity, teach simple lessons about patriotism, and keep little hands busy while you handle everything else on your plate.
Whether you’re prepping for a backyard cookout or just trying to fill a quiet afternoon at home, these toddler-friendly crafts make celebrating Independence Day simple and fun.
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15 Easy Fourth of July Crafts for Toddlers
Each activity is designed with toddlers in mind — simple steps, minimal supplies, and maximum fun (with just the right amount of mess). Let’s get into the stars, stripes, and sparkles!
1. Patriotic Handprint Flags
Use red, white, and blue paint to turn your toddler’s handprints into a mini American flag on construction paper. It’s a sweet keepsake and a fun sensory experience.
2. Firework Coffee Filter Art
Color coffee filters with washable markers, then spray with water to create a firework effect. Let it dry and hang them up as festive window décor.
3. Red, White & Blue Pasta Necklaces
Dye dry pasta with food coloring, then help your toddler string them onto yarn to make a wearable 4th of July necklace.
4. Flag Popsicle Stick Craft
Glue 3–4 popsicle sticks together, paint them with red and white stripes, and add a blue square with white stickers for stars. Great for fine motor skills!
5. Star-Spangled Sensory Bin
Fill a bin with red, white, and blue rice, water, slime or pom-poms. Add scoops, little flags, and stars for your toddler to dig through and explore.
Take it up a notch add have your toddler to hunt for letters.
6. Tissue Paper Flag Collage
Draw a flag outline on paper and let your toddler crumple and glue bits of red, white, and blue tissue paper onto it.
7. Firecracker Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Paint empty toilet paper rolls in patriotic colors, then glue on streamers or ribbon for a festive “firecracker” that’s safe and toddler-friendly.
8. Confetti Star Wands
Cut out stars from cardboard, glue on tissue paper confetti, and tape to a popsicle stick or straw to create a magical little star wand.
9. 4th of July Finger Painting
Give your toddler red, white, and blue finger paints and let them create their own version of fireworks, stars, or flags on cardstock.
10. Patriotic Sponge Stamps
Cut sponges into star shapes and dip into paint. Stamp away on t-shirts, paper, or even reusable shopping bags for a keepsake.
11. DIY Confetti Popper
This one can be a bit messy, but it is so worth it seeing their little faces light up with excitement.
12. Red, White & Blue Playdough
Make homemade playdough in three patriotic colors and set out cookie cutters, mini flags, and safe utensils for open-ended play.
13. 4th of July Bracelets
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14. Festive Shakers (Noise-Free Option)
This is a great sensory bottle that can be an awesome ‘calming bottle’ when needed.
15. Cupcake Liner Fireworks
Flatten cupcake liners, glue them in layers, and let your child add glitter or star stickers to make their own “fireworks” on paper.
Final Thoughts
Fourth of July crafts don’t have to be complicated to be fun — especially with toddlers!
These easy and festive ideas are not only great for little hands but also create meaningful memories.
Whether you’re looking to decorate your home, entertain your child while prepping for the holiday, or just have a fun afternoon indoors, these crafts are a red, white, and blue win.
Tip: Snap a few photos and save their masterpieces in a keepsake box — you’ll love looking back on these sweet celebrations!
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