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Which subject	History
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	4Th of july
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🎆 4th of July Celebration: An Independence Day Adventure! 🎇

🎈 Introduction to the Lesson

Hello, little historians! Today, we are going to embark on a magical journey back in time to learn about a very special day: the 4th of July! Also known as Independence Day, this day is celebrated every year in the United States. Are you ready to discover why this day is so important and how people celebrate it? Let’s get started!

🗺️ What is the 4th of July?

The 4th of July is the birthday of our country! On this day in 1776, the leaders of our country decided that the United States should be free from British rule. They wrote a special letter called the Declaration of Independence that said they wanted to be their own nation.

📜 Fun Fact:

Can you guess how many years ago that was? That's right! It was 247 years ago!

🎆 How Do We Celebrate?

On the 4th of July, people celebrate in many fun ways!

• Fireworks: At night, the sky lights up with colorful fireworks that go BOOM!
• Parades: There are big parades with marching bands, floats, and people waving flags.
• Barbecues: Families and friends gather to have picnics and cookouts with delicious food like hot dogs and hamburgers.

🎊 Story Time:

Let’s read a story about a family celebrating the 4th of July! (At this point, read a simple picture book about Independence Day or narrate a short story imagining a child's celebration of the holiday).

🎨 Activity: Create Your Own Firework Art!

Now that we know about the fantastic celebrations on the 4th of July, let’s create our own fireworks!

You Will Need:

• Colored construction paper
• Crayons or markers
• Glitter (optional)

Instructions:

1. Take a piece of paper and draw your favorite colors in a big, round shape to represent fireworks.
2. Add lines that go out from the center to make it look like the firework is exploding!
3. If you have glitter, sprinkle some on your drawing to make it sparkle!

🎵 Sing a Song

To wrap up our lesson, let’s sing a song! How about "Yankee Doodle"?

🎶 Sing Along:

Yankee Doodle went to town,
Riding on a pony.
Stuck a feather in his hat,
And called it macaroni!

🌟 Conclusion:

Fantastic job today, young historians! You learned about the 4th of July and how we celebrate our freedom. Remember, this special day reminds us of our independence and all the fun ways we can come together as a community. Happy 4th of July! 🎇

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Feel free to add fun decorations to your classroom or wear red, white, and blue to celebrate the spirit of this wonderful holiday this coming week!