Wind Socks In Las Vegas

Wind Socks In Las Vegas

If you are looking for an atlas of American history to inspire the kids, then consider Elspeth Leacock and Susan Buckley's "Places in Time: A New Atlas of American History" (for 7-14 year olds), which teaches kids about fascinating stories behind 20 little-known American places using oral narratives, old maps, drawings and contemporary accounts. Don't forget to get Lynn Kuntz's "Celebrate the USA: Hands-On History Activities for Kids" (for 8-10 year olds), which will have you playing musical inventions like Ben Franklin or creating liberty wind socks from oatmeal boxes, glues, yarn and paper.

Another fun idea is to make wind socks out of paper plates and streamers. Cut a hole in the paper plate, and then staple streamers of varying lengths and colors all around the outside of the plate. Attach a strong string to opposite sides of the plate in front for the child to hold on to, and send them running through the yard. The more you let the kids create, the more they will enjoy playing with it. And, it will keep them occupied for a while.

From a party decoration stand point the fireworks and watermelons tend to capture more of our attention these days. Maybe the leggy Uncle Sam could still serve at least as a centerpiece on picnic tables. Some small reminder of the true meaning of Independence Day can be implied with flags. Wind socks of old glory or toothpicks bearing tiny red, white and blue paper flags inserted into cupcakes may be all that is needed.

Wind Socks In Las Vegas