Toddler Craft – How to Make a 4th of July Firework Picture

Kid's Fourth Of July Crafts are always a hit with the little ones. Of course as they get older you may want to move on to something such as Alex Toys Happily Ever Crafter where a kid can do a variety of crafts to decide on a favorite craft.

Toddlers love to be a part of everything you do. However, you know that during the Fourth of July, that’s not always a good idea. This is particularly the case when fireworks are being used. Here’s how to make a Fourth of July firework picture your toddler will enjoy instead.

There are a couple of ways to create a picture of Fourth of July fireworks. Your toddler can use paint or glue and glitter. Why not let them try each way and let them decide which they like the most?

• Your toddler will need the following items for this craft:
• Construction paper – black or dark blue would be best
• Water-based paints – use colors which are common for fireworks such as red, white, blue, purple, green, gold, or yellow
• Straws – one for each color paint
• Glue – school glue which can be thinned with water if necessary
• Glitter – silver, gold, red, blue, white, and green are good choices

Begin by placing newspaper on the work station to help contain the mess which will soon ensue. Put a piece of construction paper on the table followed by a drop or two of paint. Put the paint in the area which will be the sky.

Have the child blow through the straw to make a circle with the paint. Before the paint is blown too thin, have them pull the end of the straw through the paint to make the fireworks falling to the ground. It might be a good idea to have pictures of actual fireworks available so your toddler can remember what they look like.

Put another color on the paper and follow the same steps. When they’re happy with the look of their fireworks, let the paint dry thoroughly. Ask them to color the ground or glue some green construction paper on the bottom for grass. They could also add a tree or star stickers to make their picture their own.

To make a fireworks picture with glitter, water down the school glue a little bit so it can be blown similar to the paint. Put some thinned glue on the paper and have your toddler blow the fireworks like they did before. When they’re happy with the way the first one looks, let them choose a color of glitter and sprinkle it on the glue. Shake off the excess and let it dry.

If they want other color fireworks, they can repeat the above process with another color of glitter. Let them overlap their colors and have fun. When the pictures are completely dry, date the picture and write your child’s name on it. Don’t forget to display them in a prominent place in your home.

Once your toddler learns how to make a Fourth of July fireworks picture in either of these ways, they’ll be able to enjoy fireworks at any time of the year. If fireworks safety is important to you, this is one sure-fire way to enjoy them without being worried about your toddler’s safety.