Easy 4th of July Bracelet Craft for Kids
This easy 4th of July bracelet craft for kids uses the classic red, white, and blue beads to create patriotic bracelets.
We host so many BBQs that I find the toddlers begin to get a little restless. We typically have at least 5 toddlers running around and going crazy. I prefer a sit down craft to calm them, even if for a few minutes. This easy 4th of July bracelet craft for kids will keep them entertained, at least for a short period of time.
My kids are at the age where they LOVE bracelets. After a recent trip out of town, my husband brought them all bracelets back, and man did they ever wear something with so much pride. They were super excited to participate in this activity.
This also is a great fine motor activity for littles which helps prepare them for writing. My boys are on point when it comes to gross motor skills, so finding fine motor activities is always a plus at my home!
Easy 4th of July Bracelet Craft Supplies:
- Red, White & Blue Beads
- Elastic
- Scissors
- Optional Letter Beads
The instructions are quite simple. Just thread the beads on the elastic string however your heart desires. Check the wrist of the child to make sure you use enough. We used between 22 – 25 beads per bracelet. Our kids range from a petite 2 year old girl to an average 4 year old boy. I would recommend that you tie off the bracelets for the kids to minimize meltdowns. Lastly, put the bracelet on the child and watch them swell with pride!
Helpful Tips:
- If you buy the beads that all come together, let the kids sort them out. Mine fought over it! Ha!
- I precut long strips of the elastic so the kids have plenty of length to work with. You can always cut off the excess.
- You can also use pipe cleaners making it a little easier for the younger ones.
- Have the kids leave the string flat and string the beads one at a time. That seemed to be the most successful way.
- Have fun and make one for yourself!
robin rue
That is such a fun idea. We are having a cookout on the 4th and this is a great way to keep the kids occupied.
Jeanette
This looks like a lot of fun for the kids to do! I think we need to make something like this with my kiddos! I know they would love it!
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens
My kids would really enjoy this craft, especially my 8-year-old Daughter! We are in Canada, so we would make a colour change and it would be maple-riffic!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
Those are so cute! I used to love crafting like this with the kids back before they got too cool to do stuff like that with mom.
Vera Sweeney
Love it, love it, LOVE IT! This is the kind of craft I used to love to do with the kids. I have so many bracelet and necklace keepsakes.
Jennifer G
Now that is a really cute idea! Love the big smiles of pride at the end. I may have to do something like this for Canada day using the Canada colours! You have inspired some fun in our house!
Connie
These are so cute. My kids love it when I get my beads out and let them make something. These will be perfect for Independence Day.
Tara
I remember my daughter making bracelets when she was younger. This is such a fun craft for kids.
Meagan
So simple and so fun! I think this would keep my kids entertained for hours!
Juli Purcell
His smile!!!! And these are adorbs! My kids will thoroughly enjoy them 🙂
Liz Mays
Aww, these are really colorful and fun. I love having little crafts prepared for special days like this!
Sarah
What a fun way to make a quick and easy bracelet. The kids look so happy making them. I would say that this is a true kid pleaser craft.
Kim
This is perfect for kids! I love this it is so patriotic!
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Kim
This is perfect for kids! I love this it is so patriotic!
Lisa Bristol
I am always looking for fun craft ideas to do with the kids. They love to make their own jewelry.
Elizabeth Lampman
I will have to get the supplies I need to make these on the weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit with the kids.
Claudia Krusch
This is such a fun and cool idea. I already have everything I will need to make a few with my Son.
Kim Beaulieu
This is such a cute craft idea. I miss having little ones at home I can do crafts with.
Amy Desrosiers
These are cute bracelets for kids. My three love crafting so this is ideal for them.
Jenn Mitchell
This IS such a cute and easy craft. The kiddos would love to make these for the 4th!
Natasha
Oh, we can set this table up at our cookout and let the kids make them as our craft for the day! What a cute idea!
christine
I love easy crafts like this for days in w/ the kids. My daughter especially would like this idea.
Brianne
This is so much fun. I am definitely doing this with my kiddies!
Catherine
What a fun, sweet craft. Adorable post!
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