Are you looking for a fun way to get your kids, students, or family excited and involved in celebrating the Fourth of July? This easy paper plate American flag craft is the perfect solution – it’s simple enough for even little hands to master and provides an opportunity to show off their creativity!
In addition, as they create these festive decorations together, they can learn some important values about America’s history and how we celebrate its culture. Get ready to set sail on a creative wave that will result in a unique paper plate American flag that your children (and you!) will be proud of!
This activity is perfect for the 4th of July or any patriotic holiday. Plus, it works fine motor skills using paper hole punches, sewing with yarn, and scissor work. A perfect easy to prepare summer activity for kids.
Easy Paper Plate American Flag Craft for Kids to Celebrate July 4th
Once you have the materials, you will be set to do a number of paper plate crafts and paper punch activities.
Materials Needed for this Activity
- 1 paper plate
- 2 yards (6 feet) of red yarn
- 2 yards (6 feet) of white yarn
- Blue paper
- White paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Star hole punch
- Circle hole punch
Steps to this Paper Plate Activity
- On each side of a paper plate, punch thirteen holes (for 26 holes total).
- Lace the red yarn through the top row and then every other row so that the first and last rows are read. Tie off the ends.
- Lace the white yarn through the remaining holes. Tie off the ends.
- Punch 50 stars from the white paper. Glue the stars on blue paper in a rectangle shape in rows of 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6.
- Cut out the blue field and attach it to the yarn with glue.
- Allow drying before playing or displaying.
