Free Printable 4th of July Coloring Pages, U.S. History Lesson Plans

4th of July, or Independence Day, commemorates the US signing of the Declaration of Independence. It's our nation's birthday. How people celebrate differs. I remember lavish picnics, parades as a kid. Then going to the beach and fireworks with our kids. I also threw holiday-themed parties, homeschooling our children. Here are free printable Fourth of July games, flag crafts and coloring pages, American history lesson plans and worksheets and patriotic activities. Use as party invitations, games and decorations. Combine free printables with activities and recipes listed in my other 4th of July party articles (linked) Read on  4th of July Free Printable Coloring and Games

Free Patriotic Cut and Paste Crafts and Projects

Free Printable Patriotic Projects and Activities These free printable patriotic activities might be used as lesson plans for school or homeschool. Hands-on activities liven up any lesson! Use these activities for American history, Government, Civics and Social Studies. Fun, cute craft activities. Read on

Free Printable Memorial Day Lesson Plans and Activities

Free Printable Memorial Day Lesson Plans: Hands-On Cross-Curricular Lessons for Upper Elementary Looking for ways to explore the real meaning behind the 4th of July and other patriotic holidays? Here are websites with free lesson plans for literature, math, social studies, history and science based around 4th of July and Memorial Day. Read on

Free Printable Patriotic Greeting Cards

4th of July may be a time for picnics, fireworks and parades. But 4th of July is also something more. It's Independence Day. Perhaps you know a veteran that you could honor this 4th of July? If so, here are some free printable patriotic greeting cards for 4th of July. Senior citizens, particularly the home bound would really appreciate a 4th of July card. Why not print and deliver a few? Click for activities