Are you ready for the fun and festivities of the day?  I know I am!  The cookies are baked, the fried chicken has been ordered, and 60 of my closest friends are coming for a picnic.  It’s shaping up to be a fun day!

If your kids are anything like mine, they will eat too much, stay up too late, and be pretty grumpy on the 5th of July.  Here’s a quick and easy project to do with them AFTER the festivities have died down.

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My Firework Photo Journal has been posted on the LeapFrog Learning Path site.

Have your kids paint up a firework journal to get in the 4th of July spirit.  Then, after the 4th, print out a few favorite photos to add to the journal.  This is a great way to encourage your kids to keep writing over the summer!  Check out the LeapFrog Learning Path site to see the full how-to.

Happy writing!