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Celebrate Independence Day with this fun and easy 4th of July Paper Plate Flag Craft for kids using paint or paper!
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Patriotic Paper Plate Flag Craft for Kids: An Easy 4th of July Activity

Celebrate Independence Day with this fun and easy 4th of July Paper Plate Flag Craft for kids.

Materials

  • Paper plate
  • Red paint or red construction
  • Blue paint
  • White star cutouts or star stickers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or school glue
  • Paintbrush (if using paint)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Paint it Blue
    Start by painting 1/4 of the paper plate blue.
  • Step 2: Add Red and White Stripes
    Option 1 (Painting): Let kids paint red stripes across the paper plate, leaving white spaces between for the flag’s stripes.
    Option 2 (Paper): Cut red construction paper into strips and glue them onto the paper plate, leaving space between each one for white stripes.
  • Step 3: Add Stars
    Use white paper stars (cut out ahead of time or with a star punch) or star stickers, and glue them onto the blue section.
    Let it Dry & Display, once your flag is complete, set it aside to dry if painted. Then hang it up or wave it proudly!

Notes

  • For toddlers, pre-cut paper pieces and let them glue everything in place.
  • Add a craft stick handle to turn it into a mini flag kids can wave.
  • This craft makes a fun group activity for BBQs, playdates, or classroom celebrations.