Make Your Own Fireworks

Do your kids love fireworks?  Don't wait to the 4th of Julyto enjoy them, create your own at home.

Milk Explosion
Materials:

•whole milk (no skim - MUST be whole milk)
•a 1" deep pan or bowl
•red and blue food coloring  ( or any other colors you like)
•liquid dishwashing soap ( prefer Dawn)

Directions:

Pour the milk into the pan.  Drop several drops of food coloring all around the milk.  Add two squirts of the dishwashing liquid, and watch the colors burst and swirl.

If the fireworks slow down, just add another squirt of dishwashing liquid.

Alternative:  Dip Qtip in Dawn and touch the drop of food color with Qtip.

Fireworks Painting

Materials:

newspaper or plastic(to protect your work surface)

straws

washable tempra paint

glue
fine poly glitter, white or silver (you can find this at the craft store)
cardstock or heavy paper

Directions:
Cover the surface you are using for this activity. This fun craft can get messy! Mix the paint and the glue until you reach a smooth consistency and the paint moves easily. You may need to add a drop or two of water to the mixture.  Pour several small puddles of the paint mixture onto the cardstock.  Use the straw to blow the paint around paper spray patterns. Sprinkle glitter over the top and let dry.

Picture from Family Fun

4th of July, Kid-Friendly Fireworks

What you'll need:

Red, white & blue chenille stems or pipe cleaners

Scissors

Craft glue

Red, silver and blue glitter

Thick sponge

Clear thread (optional)

1.  Gather the chenille stems and cut them in half. You will need 5-6 whole stems of the same color to make one firework.

2. Dip approximately a half inch of each of the stems in craft glue, then submerge tips in a small bowl of glitter. Lay the stems on a thick sponge to dry.

3. Gather all stems together except one. Take the extra stem and twist it around the others. Bend and flare out the arms to resemble a firework. You can hang from ceiling with clear thread or decorate a table with them.

Ages 2+