Activities

4th of July Books & Experiments

Happy 4th of July to all of my American readers! I’m loving this long weekend, it’s nice to have a little bit of a break from the crazy day-to-day. Today I’m sharing just a few 4th of July Books & Experiments that you can read and do with your family.

4th of July Books

4th of July Book List

  • Apple Pie 4th of July by Janet S. Wong, illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
  • The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by Christopher H. Bing
  • Red, White, and Boom! by Lee Wardlaw, illustrated by Huy Voun Lee
  • Those Rebels, John & Tom by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham

For more great books check out my 9 Books to Celebrate Independence Day book list!

4th of July Inspired Science Experiments

These are fun experiments that feel like fireworks to me and can be easily done at home with just a few things from the kitchen! All images above are from the respective links to the activities listed below. Enjoy!

Fireworks in a Jar – learn about the density of liquids using oil, water, and food coloring

Magic Milk – breaking down molecules using dish soap and milk

Skittles Experiment – dissolving sugar with water

Add a few sprinkles

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