Easy 4th of July Handprint Flag Craft

This is a very simple 4th of July hand print flag craft. Great for even the youngest students.

Materials:

• blue construction paper
• Popsicle stick(craft stick) or tongue depressor
• red, white and blue paint
• paint brushes
• glue
• red and white ribbon
• foil star stickers

Directions:

1. Cut a rectangle from blue construction paper big enough for the child's hand.
2. Carefully paint the child's right palm blue and the fingers alternating with red and white. Remember, the first stripe on an American flag is red.
3. Press hand onto the blue paper. Allow to dry.
4. Glue the blue paper o a Popsicle stick or tongue depressor for a handle.
5. Glue or tape red and white ribbon to the top.
6. Wave your hand print flag.

Source: Everyday Beautiful