If you're looking for a fun 4th of July craft for preschoolers, you're going to love this patriotic star people craft! There's a free star template to make it easy for you to put together. Toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids are sure to have fun with this patriotic star people craft as we gear up for independence day. Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own fourth of July craft.
If you're looking for more fun 4th of July crafts, be sure to check out this firecracker craft, these fun 4th of July bunting printables, and this fun 4th July themed fireworks science experiment!
With 4th of July heading our way quickly, it's the perfect time for a 4th of July craft for preschoolers to engage in. They'll love the cute little star people, creating a flag, and designing a hat to go on top.
You could even pair this with some fun 4th of July books to pair with the activity! (The Story of the Star Spangled Banner would be a great one with this craft)
Scroll down below to get started with your own 4th of July craft making star people!
4th of July craft for preschoolers
4th of July craft supplies
- Free star template (see below)
- Cardstock - red, white, and blue
- Markers - red and blue
- Small googly eyes
- Sharpie - black
- Star shaped hole punch
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Fourth of July craft directions
STEP ONE: Gather up your supplies
To get started with your 4th of July craft, make sure you have all the supplies you need. If you haven't already downloaded & printed your free star template, make sure to grab that below. Once you have everything you need, it's time to get started making your star people!
STEP TWO: Prepare the template
First, cut out the pieces from the free star template and start by tracing and cutting out the star piece on red cardstock.
STEP THREE: Create the star people
Next, lay down the star with one of the points at the top and two points at the bottom, as shown below. It's time to decorate!
Cut out thin strips of blue and white cardstock and glue them down onto the star. Don't worry about making them the right length as you'll trim them after gluing.
Remember to have fun with it! You can lay down your strips in whatever way you'd like to create a fun look to them.
Trim off any excess and you're ready to make the faces!
Glue on the googly eyes & draw a mouth with sharpie. Now, you're ready to move onto the next step!
STEP FOUR: Create the hat and flag
Now it's time to make the hat and flag for your star people! Trace the hat onto your desired coloured cardstock and decorate. You can cut out strips, use a star hole punch, or get some additional supplies to make your own design. Whatever you choose! Start with laying everything down to make sure you're happy with it before glueing it into place.
Next, cut out a square shape on white paper and a strip of cardstock in your desired colour for the flag pole. Use markers to design the flag as shown below.
Once you're happy with how everything looks, glue the flag to the flagpole strip.
STEP FIVE: Finalise fourth of July craft
Once you've finished your pieces, it's time to add the final details! Glue the hats to the top of your star people and glue the flags in place to appear as though they're holding them. You're all finished!
Have fun trying out different design ideas and use the images below for inspirtaion.
To get this printable 4th of July craft template for free click on the link below and add $0. For personal or classroom use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted. Thank you.
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We hope you had so much fun with this fourth of July craft! Toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids will love the cute star people as we gear up for 4th of July.
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