Patriotic Invitation to Play

Step into a world of red, white and blue wonder and let your child’s creativity soar with our Patriotic Invitation to Play!

Preschoolers will love the kaleidoscope of colors, all inspired by the stars and stripes that represent the strength and unity of our nation — perfect play to go with your 4th of July activities and crafts.

The cornerstone of this event will be the buttons and stars in patriotic shades of red, white and blue, allowing you to create a vibrant array of designs that capture the essence of America.

Keep your kids busy with these 4th of July Arts and Crafts for Kids, too.

And this Playdough Easter Invitation to Play would be another fun invitation to play!

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What is an Invitation to Play?

A play dough invitation to play is a creative and open-ended activity that encourages young children to explore and manipulate play dough in various ways.

It involves setting up a play area with different materials and tools that inspire imaginative play and sensory exploration with play dough.

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The term “invitation to play” suggests that the setup is intentionally designed to invite preschoolers to engage in the activity and explore their own ideas.

Don’t miss out on our other fun sensory activities for kids!

What Is it About Play Dough?

In a world filled with technology and screens, there’s something beautifully nostalgic about Play-doh.

It has the power to transport us back to our childhood days, when crafting with our hands sparked a sense of wonder and ignited our creative spirits.

Now, imagine combining that nostalgic joy with a celebration of patriotism, as we come together to sculpt, shape and mold Play-doh into symbols of American pride.

Adorable 4th of July BOOKS

When you’re done playing, enjoy these patriotic 4th of July Books that are a great way to introduce young readers to the history and traditions of this important national holiday.

The Fourth of July StoryThe Night Before the Fourth of JulyThe Berenstain Bears God Bless Our CountryF Is for Flag

 

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Or enjoy these 4th of July Board Books with your toddlers. It’s the perfect way to tie in the holiday to your Independence Day activities!

Patriotic Invitation to Play Supplies

To set up, you’ll need the following materials:

• sectional tray
• Play-doh 
• wooden red, white and blue stars
• red, white and blue pony beads
• red, white and blue star buttons
• red, white and blue buttons
• star cookie cutters 
• plastic table mat

Patriotic Invitation to Play Directions:

Add the items around the tray. Place the Play-doh in the middle of the tray. 

Add a plastic mat to protect the surface.

Invite the child to explore and engage with the contents of the sensory bin, using his or her imagination to use the items in a variety of ways!

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How to Encourage Play

An invitation to play is to be an open-ended activity for children.

But some children like challenges in their play.

So ask them to explain how they are creating their own designs.

Are they matching colors?

Can they match stars?

What patterns can they make using just the buttons or all of the stars?

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There are so many options!

More Patriotic Activities for Kids

Discover more patriotic activities for kids that celebrate national pride with engaging crafts, games, and hands-on fun!

• Patriotic Fireworks Foam Sensory Activity
• Patriotic Suncatcher
• Red White and Blue Sensory Bottle
• 4th of July Craft Idea Patriotic Kids Blower
• 4th of July Sensory Bottle
• Patriotic Recycled Tin Can Wind Chimes