4th of July Rocket Craft
This 4th of July Rocket Craft is a fun patriotic activity that lets kids create their own rocket launch scene while building creativity and fine motor skills.
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Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Star stickers
- 4th of July Rocket Template
Instructions
- Print the template and gather the materials for this fun activity.
- Begin by gluing the tip of the rocket to the top of the rocket.
- Line up the stripes on the lower section of the rocket and glue them in place.
- Glue the base of the rocket to the back and bottom of the rocket.
- Look for the eyes and glue them onto the rocket above the smile.
- Glue the side fins to the back and sides of the rocket.
- Take the front fin and glue it to the center of the rocket.
- Line up the inner flame to the top of the outer flame and glue it in place.
- Glue the flame to the back and bottom of the rocket.
- Place the rocket onto the background paper and glue it down.
- Glue the outer clouds to the bottom corners of the background.
- Line up the inner clouds on top of the outer clouds and glue them in place.
- Finally, place the star sticker on the top of the rocket.