Fourth of July Fun With Kids

Fourth of July will be here later this week and you want to make it a fun event for the whole family.Below are a few tips on making it an exciting time for the kids.

• Head to your local library and pick out some books to read to the kids about Independence Day.

• Teach the kids some patriotic songs like "Yankee Doodle Dandy," "America the Beautiful" and "The Star-Spangled Banner."

• Crafts are always a great hit. Have them make an American flag or a paper chain of red, white and blue construction paper. Make fireworks on black construction paper.

• Everyone loves a Fourth of July Parade. If you don’t have a parade in your town let your children decorate their bikes and make their own parade. Even better, get kids from the neighborhood involved. You just might start a tradition.

• Everyone loves dessert. With some whipped topping, strawberries and blueberries they can create a sweet treat everyone can enjoy.

• When the sun goes down attend a fireworks display or, have them look for fireworks off in the distance. End the night with a fun game of flashlight tag.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!