Kids will love learning about the revolution, patriotism, and everything that makes America great.

You'll find animated movies and live action films in this collection of movies for kids of all ages.

Patriotic Movies for Kids

This collection of family friendly movies is perfect for celebrating Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day with the whole family.

Johnny Tremain

America's greatest heroes live and fight again in this adventure of our country's struggle for independence in the 1770's.

The film authentically recreates Paul Revere's ride, the Boston tea party, and decisive battles at Lexington and Concord.

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Liberty's Kids, The Complete Series

Two teenage reporters cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin's newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette.

James, an American colonist, brings the rebels' point of view to life while Sarah, a young Englishwoman stranded by fate in America, gives us the British viewpoint in her letters to her mother back in London.

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Schoolhouse Rock

ABC's EMMY Award winning Schoolhouse Rock has been America's favorite toe-tapping tutor for more than thirty years.

From "Three is a Magic Number" to "I'm Just a Bill" and "Lolly, Lolly," you can bring along a sing-along of topical tunes that still keep popping into the heads of devoted Schoolhouse Rock fans.

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Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front

World War II rages in Europe, and Molly is a nine-year-old girl whose family life has been thrown into turmoil since her father, a doctor, has been stationed with the U.S. Army.

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An American Tail

A family of Russian mice emigrate by boat to America - but young son Fievel is lost overboard, washes ashore, and experiences thrilling adventures traveling to find his parents in this animated family classic.

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Patriotic Cartoon Classics: 25 All-American Cartoons from World War II

Celebrate America with 2.5 hours of classic "cartoons for Victory" from the war era.

Characters include Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Popeye, Superman, Mr. Hook and Private Snafu (a character that Dr. Seuss help create).

See funny military training cartoons by the Army and Navy which were used to educated soldiers.

Featuring Looney Tunes with remastered sound - great for the 4th of July!

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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

A stray dog joins his master on the battlefields of World War I in this fact-based animated story.

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Danny Boy

A highly decorated war dog named Danny Boy returns home to be kidnapped by an evil animal abuser.

After days of intentional torture for the man's benefit, Danny Boy almost becomes a vicious killer, but manages to escape with his good personality intact.

He embarks on a long and hard journey home, to finally be reunited with his young master, Buzzy.

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This Land Is Your Land

Everyone's favorite folk song, written by Woody Guthrie and sung by son, Arlo, is brought to glorious, toe-tapping life in this richly illustrated production.

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Which of these patriotic movies for kids will you watch first?

PATRIOTIC PICTURE BOOKS

What is America? – Little learners can discover the symbols, values, and beliefs that make America so great.

Hello, Fourth of July! –  Join a pair of eagles as they spend the day surrounded by the red, white and blue. Along the way, take in a parade, view historical paintings and statues, hit the beach, and enjoy great food at a picnic and barbecue, topping off the day with a colorful fireworks display!

The Berenstain Bears: God Bless Our Country – The Bear family and their Bear Country neighbors celebrate the Fourth of July with a big parade. But not before the cubs get a lesson about the blessings of freedom for their country.

Teaching Resources

• Download this free cut and paste Pledge of Allegiance words printable for your kids. They’ll work on fine motor skills while memorizing the Pledge.

• Entertain your kiddos with these fun printable patriotic games for kids! These are great for road trips and hot summer afternoons!

• Sensory play is a crucial part of child development. This patriotic playdough sensory kit encourages imaginative play and language development, while developing fine motor skills and building nerve connections in the brain. But most importantly, it’s fun!

• Kids will love these handmade, 4th of July themed play dough party favors. Kick off Fourth of July with this cute, lightly scented set! Sensory play doh is the perfect gift for boys and girls alike!

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Whether or not you're homeschooling through the summer, these patriotic worksheets will engage and entertain your kids throughout the days leading up to the 4th of July.

This free printable is perfect for use anywhere. You can use them in your home, school, or daycare.

Kids of all ages will love these festive activity pages. And, you'll love that they'll provide a few minutes of quiet while your kids complete them.

4th of July Vocabulary Practice

To prepare these activity pages, all you need to do is print them out on printer paper. Place the puzzles in a folder for your kids to access when they want to have some fun.

This pack includes four 4th of July activities for children of all ages to enjoy.

4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

There are so many fun things you can do with your kids to celebrate the 4th of July.

Here are a few engaging ideas that will help you entertain kids of all ages throughout the days surrounding Independence Day.

PATRIOTIC MOVIES FOR KIDS

I love incorporating videos into our lessons and activities whenever possible. They’re a great way to break from the books and worksheets that typically fill our lessons.

I also save them for rainy days or sick days that may crop up during the unit. Here are a few fun ideas for kids:

• This is America, Charlie Brown – From the voyage of the Mayflower to the bold exploration of outer space, join the Peanuts gang as they take you on a timeless journey through American history!

• Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero – A stray dog joins his master on the battlefields of World War I in this fact-based animated story.

• We Sign Patriotic Songs – Features American Patriotic songs that are not only sung, but are also performed with American Sign Language, ASL.

PATRIOTIC PICTURE BOOKS

What is America? – Little learners can discover the symbols, values, and beliefs that make America so great.

Hello, Fourth of July! –  Join a pair of eagles as they spend the day surrounded by the red, white and blue. Along the way, take in a parade, view historical paintings and statues, hit the beach, and enjoy great food at a picnic and barbecue, topping off the day with a colorful fireworks display!

The Berenstain Bears: God Bless Our Country – The Bear family and their Bear Country neighbors celebrate the Fourth of July with a big parade. But not before the cubs get a lesson about the blessings of freedom for their country.

4th of July Printables

This pack of holiday activity pages includes three activities for older kids. In this packet, you'll find the following:

• 4th of July Word Search – Older children will search on the grid to find and circle 15 patriotic words. You can make this reusable by laminating it and having children use a dry erase marker to mark the words they find. There is an answer key included.

• In Order… – Children will list the patriotic words in alphabetical order. There are thirteen words in the word bank. There is an answer key included.

• List it! – Encourage children to think about the Fourth of July. Can they think of ten nouns, verbs, and adjectives related to the holiday?

4th of July Flashcards

This worksheet packet includes two sets of patriotic flashcards – one is in color and the other is black/white.

If you use the colored flashcards, print them on cardstock and laminate them for durability. Cut them apart, punch a hole in the top left corner, and bind with a binder ring.

If you choose the black and white flashcards, color them (optional) before printing and laminating. You can also print these pages on colored paper if your kids don't want to color them. Cut them apart, punch a hole in the top left corner, and bind with a binder ring.

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This set of activity pages includes activities for kids of all ages. There are coloring pages that young children will love as well as activity pages for older kids.

These free printable is perfect for use anywhere and anytime. You can use these in your home, school, or daycare.

Kids of all ages will love these festive activity pages. And you'll love that they'll provide you with a few minutes of peace and quiet while your kids complete them.

4th of July Activity Pages

To prepare these coloring pages, all you need to do is print them out on printer paper. Place them in a folder for your kids to access when they want to color.

This pack includes seven 4th of July activities for children of all ages to enjoy.

4th of July Activities for Kids

There are so many fun things you can do with your kids to celebrate the 4th of July.

Here are a few engaging ideas that will help you entertain kids of all ages throughout the days surrounding Independence Day.

PATRIOTIC MOVIES FOR KIDS

I love incorporating videos into our lessons and activities whenever possible. They’re a great way to break from the books and worksheets that typically fill our lessons.

I also save them for rainy days or sick days that may crop up during the unit. Here are a few fun ideas for kids:

• This is America, Charlie Brown – From the voyage of the Mayflower to the bold exploration of outer space, join the Peanuts gang as they take you on a timeless journey through American history!

• Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero – A stray dog joins his master on the battlefields of World War I in this fact-based animated story.

• We Sign Patriotic Songs – Features American Patriotic songs that are not only sung, but are also performed with American Sign Language, ASL.

BOOKS ABOUT The 4th of July

Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about the 4th of July. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.

If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.

• My Fourth of July – Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all–the Fourth of July!

• Let's Play I Spy 4th of July – In this I Spy 4th of July book, your child solves the task of looking for the right pictures. The answer will be given on the next page.

• The Night Before the 4th of July – It's the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show.

4th of July Puzzles

This pack of holiday activity pages includes four puzzles/games for older kids. In this pack, you'll find the following:

• 4th of July Word Search – Older children will search on the grid to find and circle 32 patriotic words. You can make this reusable by laminating it and having children use a dry erase marker to mark the words they find.

• 4th of July Word Scramble – Kids will unscramble eighteen patriotic words and write them correctly on the line provided. If necessary, you could create a word bank for your child to work from.

• 4th of July Word Challenge – How many words can your child make from the letters in “Fourth of July” using each letter only once?

• 4th of July Maze – This maze is pretty challenging, and it's perfect for older kids!

4th of July Coloring Pages

In addition to the four 4th of July puzzles, this printable includes three patriotic coloring pages. While the puzzles are for older kids, the coloring pages can be used by anyone.

Don't miss the rest of the 4th of July coloring pages I shared yesterday.

BOOKS ABOUT The 4th of July

Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about the 4th of July. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.

If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.

• My Fourth of July – Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all–the Fourth of July!

• Let's Play I Spy 4th of July – In this I Spy 4th of July book, your child solves the task of looking for the right pictures. The answer will be given on the next page.

• The Night Before the 4th of July – It's the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show.

TEACHING RESOURCES

• Download this free cut and paste Pledge of Allegiance words printable for your kids. They’ll work on fine motor skills while memorizing the Pledge.

• Entertain your kiddos with these fun printable patriotic games for kids! These are great for road trips and hot summer afternoons!

• Sensory play is a crucial part of child development. This patriotic playdough sensory kit encourages imaginative play and language development, while developing fine motor skills and building nerve connections in the brain. But most importantly, it’s fun!

• Kids will love these handmade, 4th of July themed play dough party favors. Kick off Fourth of July with this cute, lightly scented set! Sensory play doh is the perfect gift for boys and girls alike!

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These free printable 4th of July coloring pages are perfect for the upcoming holiday. Not only do they provide children an opportunity to express their creativity, but they will also strengthen fine motor muscles in their hands.

These free printable for kids is perfect for use anywhere and anytime. You can use these in your home, school, or daycare.

Kids of all ages will love these festive coloring pages. They can use their favorite coloring tools – crayons, colored pencils, or markers.

4th of July Coloring Pages

To prepare these coloring pages, all you need to do is print them out on printer paper. Place them in a folder for your kids to access when they want to color.

This pack includes five different 4th of July images for children of all ages to enjoy.

Patriotic Activities for Kids

Are you looking for more patriotic activities for kids? If so, keep reading. I've got lots of great ideas for you and your kids to enjoy!

PATRIOTIC MOVIES FOR KIDS

I love incorporating videos into our lessons and activities whenever possible. They’re a great way to break from the books and worksheets that typically fill our lessons.

I also save them for rainy days or sick days that may crop up during the unit. Here are a few fun ideas for kids:

• This is America, Charlie Brown – From the voyage of the Mayflower to the bold exploration of outer space, join the Peanuts gang as they take you on a timeless journey through American history!

• Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero – A stray dog joins his master on the battlefields of World War I in this fact-based animated story.

• We Sign Patriotic Songs – Features American Patriotic songs that are not only sung, but are also performed with American Sign Language, ASL.

BOOKS ABOUT The 4th of July

Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about the 4th of July. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.

If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.

• My Fourth of July – Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all–the Fourth of July!

• Let's Play I Spy 4th of July – In this I Spy 4th of July book, your child solves the task of looking for the right pictures. The answer will be given on the next page.

• The Night Before the 4th of July – It's the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show.

Teaching Resources

• Download this free cut and paste Pledge of Allegiance words printable for your kids. They’ll work on fine motor skills while memorizing the Pledge.

• Entertain your kiddos with these fun printable patriotic games for kids! These are great for road trips and hot summer afternoons!

• Sensory play is a crucial part of child development. This patriotic playdough sensory kit encourages imaginative play and language development, while developing fine motor skills and building nerve connections in the brain. But most importantly, it’s fun!

• Kids will love these handmade, 4th of July themed play dough party favors. Kick off Fourth of July with this cute, lightly scented set! Sensory play doh is the perfect gift for boys and girls alike!

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These activities are perfect for patriotic holidays all through the year. Celebrate Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veteran's Day with these printables, crafts, and activities for kids.

Patriotic Activities for Kids

Introduce binary coding to your children by having them spell out patriotic words in binary code. JDaniel 4's Mom

Use these free printable letter templates to help your kids spread kindness this summer with letters to soldiers from kids. Coffee and Carpool

These patriotic color by number printables are the perfect way to have kids practice single-digit addition. My Joy Filled Life

Mix up a batch of red, white, and blue striped 4th of July slime for a fun STEM activity for the holidays. Natural Beach Living

If you've never tried marble painting with your kids, here's the project to start with! This patriotic process art is so much fun for little ones. The Keeper of the Memories

Little ones will love watching the colors melt and blend with this Skittles science experiment. The Soccer Mom Blog

Here's another 4th of July slime recipe for your kids to try. Kids will love mixing the colors after they've made their slime. The Art Kit Blog

Preserve your little ones' handprints on this American flag craft. Crafts on Sea

Print out these free 4th of July bingo boards for a fun afternoon game. Preschool Play and Learn

If you're celebrating President's Day, have your kids try this George Washington mask craft. Kindergarten Worksheets and Games

This fireworks salt painting craft is a festive art project kids will love creating. Finding Myself Young

National American Eagle Day is coming up quickly on June 20th! It's a day to honor our national symbol and learn about this magnificent bird. Homeschool Preschool

These DIY 4th of July printable wands are great for patriotic parades and backyard parties. Projects with Kids

Toddlers can wave these DIY paper sparklers if they're too young to wave the real thing. Fun Handprint Blog

This 4th of July fireworks craft is so cute! String a few together for a festive decoration or fill a vase with them for a fun tablescape. Artsy Craftsy Mom

Snip the ends of a toilet paper roll to make this toilet paper roll firework craft. Mom Brite

Here's another free printable patriotic bingo game you can add to your patriotic parties. Artsy Fartsy Mama

This red, white, and blue water sensory bin will keep your youngest kiddos cool on a hot summer day. Simple Fun for Kids

Make this bald eagle toilet paper roll craft with your preschoolers to celebrate July 4th. It's also a fun craft to add when learning about birds. Homeschool Preschool

Work on visual discrimination and counting with this festive I Spy Fourth of July activity. Preschool Play and Learn

Show kids what happens when you mix vinegar and baking soda with this red, white, and blue science project. Kindergarten Worksheets and Games

Print out the free template for this 3D American Flag craft. Artsy Momma

Kids will build fine motor strength when they create this American flag tissue paper craft. School Time Snippets

PATRIOTIC PICTURE BOOKS

What is America? – Little learners can discover the symbols, values, and beliefs that make America so great.

Hello, Fourth of July! –  Join a pair of eagles as they spend the day surrounded by the red, white and blue. Along the way, take in a parade, view historical paintings and statues, hit the beach, and enjoy great food at a picnic and barbecue, topping off the day with a colorful fireworks display!

The Berenstain Bears: God Bless Our Country – The Bear family and their Bear Country neighbors celebrate the Fourth of July with a big parade. But not before the cubs get a lesson about the blessings of freedom for their country.

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