MilSpouse LifeA 4th of July scavenger hunt for kids is the perfect way to have fun while learning a bit about our nations independence too! When I was a kid, 4th of July was a special time of year. We would travel up north for the weekend at the lake, play fun games, barbeque, and enjoy fireworks from the pier. It was a special time for our family to really spend time together.
Fireworks, picnics, barbeques, concerts, and parades are a few things about the 4th of July you may already enjoy as well. Why not add in the fun of a scavenger hunt for kids this year?
Here are a few random facts about the 4th of July:
- Interestingly, and perhaps eerily, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence to later to serve as US presidents, both died on July 4, 1826, which was also the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. Strange coincidence?
- The legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain actually occurred on July 2, 1776, declaring the United States independent from Great Britain.
- The much publicized Declaration of Independence is dated July 4, 1776, which is why American’s celebrate July 4th rather than July 2nd.
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Here’s how to play the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt for Kids:
- Download and print the Scavenger Hunt and Clue Cards.
- Cut the clue cards along the dotted lines and hide around the house or outside (For added fun: write a hint on the back of each clue cards as to the location of another clue card.)
- Using the scavenger hunt sheet, have the kids find the clues and match the answers to each question.
- The first one to answer all the questions correctly wins!
You can pin the images for later or you can click the links to download and print the scavenger hunt and accompanying clue cards today.
Download and print the Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt
Download and print the Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards
Have a great 4th of July this year!
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What is your favorite way to spend the 4th of July? Let’s chat in the comments!
Great idea! I’m pinning this! I can’t wait until my girls are older so we can do this.
That’s strange that the official Independence day was actually July 2! Good to know!
Thanks!
What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing via Mommy Monday.
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Thanks! I thought it sounded fun!
What a cute idea..i love it and I know my kids will too! Thank you! Stopping by from the pintabulous pinning party through Sight and Sound Reading. Thanks for linking up!
Thank you! I hope your kids enjoy it! I had a lot of fun making it. Thanks for stopping by!