Let's Celebrate the Fourth of July!

      It looks like tropical storm Arthur may change your holiday plans.  You and your child may find that you have extra time on your hands.  Why not help your child complete his/her first summer poem project?  Here are the two poems and the arts and crafts activity.  Remember to select the poem version that's appropriate for your child's reading level.  Gather all the suggested materials and help your child learn some words and rhymes!

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"Fireworks" (version 1)

A summer night

the Forth of July.

Fireworks sparkle.

They're all so bright!

Red and blue

green and white

colors dancing

way up high.

They crackle and sizzle

as they fly.

Fireworks glow in the

warm summer sky.

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"Fireworks" (version 2)

Red and blue

green and white

colors dancing

way up high.

A summer night

the Forth of July.

Fireworks sparkle.

They're all so bright.

Each star and flower,

fountain and bow,

awe and delight

the crowd below.

They crackle and sizzle

as they fly.

Fireworks glow in the

warm summer sky.

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Craft: Fireworks Poster

Materials:

- 12x18 sheet of black or dark blue construction paper

- Neon fabric paints or neon markers.

- Pencil

- Hole punch

- 18 inches of yarn or string

Directions:

1. Hold the paper length wise and draw your fireworks design by making your own pattern or copying one you found online. 

2. Trace over the design with the fabric paints or

markers. Let dry overnight.

3. Cut some of the excess paper from around the printed poem leaving a one inch edge

on all four sides. Glue poem onto your fireworks picture.

4. Punch holes in top corners of construction paper.

Thread yarn ends through holes and knot or tape on back.

5. Display your poster in your room and read your poem often.