This is a simple project that will not look as good as the one you should do for yourself because as far as I can tell, a straight line does not exist to children...which is absolutely okay!
You will need:
Large Popsicle sticks (x5 1/2) per flag
Red & White paint (or your flags colors!)
Hot glue gun
(Silver) star stickers
Blue construction paper
Construction glue
Extra large coffee or double espresso
Step One:
Lay side by side four large Popsicle sticks. When your hot glue gun is ready to fire away, cut one stick in half and glue on one side which will be the back. Then take one full one and put on the other side which will make the handle. This holds the flag together and is stronger than regular craft glue which as I found out, sucks.
Step Two:
Once glue has dried 3 amazing seconds later, flip over and paint away. I encouraged my kids to paint the white on first to avoid quickly making it pink and it was a good call. Next add red. It will not be perfect stripes depending on the age/concentration level of your kids but they will enjoy it so who cares?
Step Three:
As paint is drying, because you are amazing and have already pre cut your blue squares, hand or allow kids to peel and place star stickers on for the patriotic identity. I think three is a good minimum but you decide how stingy or generous you would like to be.
Step Four:
Glue blue patch onto corner with craft glue, not much is needed if paint is still wet. Put off to one side to dry and photograph.
Wash hands, down the rest of your coffee and clean up to make room for a new messy activity with your kids. :)
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