4th of July Word Wall Cards for Preschoolers

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4^th of July Word Wall Cards for Preschoolers

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I love using word wall cards for all my themes.  For me, every theme used in a preschool classroom or a homeschool is incomplete without a word wall. A Word Wall is a very useful component and so important that it is a requirement in many preschool programs.  This resource can help your children learn the alphabet, letter sounds, and words related to the theme you are using that week or month. 

Using the word wall to support what you are trying to teach can be a fun and effective way to complement your preschoolers’ learning.

With this in mind, I created these free printables, which include two sets of 4 pages each (4 in English and 4 in Spanish).  Each set contains 16 cards: 8 with the entire word in black and 8 with the first letter of each word in red, making it easier for children to identify the first letter of each word.

All these cards can be used by your preschoolers to develop skills such as:

• Language development – talking about the pictures in the cards.
• One-to-One correspondence – matching magnetic letters with the letters on the words.
• Pre-writing/fine motor development – copying the words with magnetic letters, tracing them with dry-erase markers, and copying them with crayons or pencils.
• Phonological awareness – sounding out the beginning letter or the syllables in the words.
• Pre-reading – when they observe the picture and say its name (word).

How to Prepare the 4^th of July Word Wall Cards

As usual, I try to create activities that can be reused and require few materials, to keep the budget low.  Because of that, you will only need a printer, white cardstock, laminator machine, scissors, a laminator machine, and laminator pouches.

To make it last longer, choose the version you want (Spanish or English), then print the pages with the cards on white cardstock. Then cut out and laminate each card to protect it. Remember to print more than one set if you want to place these cards in centers besides the word wall.

Display these cards where children can see them.  I like to place them in the Reading, Writing, and Quiet Areas, aside from the word wall, and use them as a small-group activity and, during center time, as a large-group activity as well. 

Take one set and place the cards on your word wall under the same letter of the alphabet as the beginning letter of each word.  That way, your students will recognize the correct letters.

You can also place one set in the Writing Area to invite your preschoolers to practice their pre-writing skills by matching the words with magnetic letters, tracing them with dry-erase markers, or copying them with patriotic pencils, crayons, or regular markers.

Please encourage your students, but don’t force them to do any of these activities.  You want the experience to be a positive one.

How to Use the 4^th of July Word Cards

As I mentioned in my other posts about word wall cards, I recommend not introducing too many new words with each theme and only using words that are more relevant and easy to understand.

Remember to introduce the word you want to use first, using the correct picture, as well as the beginning sound. If you ask a child to name the word (or the picture) and that child uses the wrong word, that is the word that will get imprinted in the minds of the other children, and it will be more difficult to correct the mistake than to learn the right word from the beginning, because preschoolers learn the first sound they hear.

Use the word wall daily to practice words in a fun way by chanting and clapping the syllables.  Once you introduce all the words, you can also play a matching game by having your children match the written word to the picture.  This activity will not only help them recognize printed words but also develop one-to-one correspondence and set-creation skills.

When you are presenting a word, never forget to hold up the picture and tell the students what it is. Repeat the name of the picture several times, emphasizing the first sound. Call on a volunteer to place the card under the correct letter on the word wall, or do it yourself.

As the children interact with the word wall cards in the different centers, encourage them to repeat the card’s initial sound. Do this as often as possible during the day as well.

Other Related Activities

I like to combine several related activities to avoid boredom and keep the children interested and engaged. To accomplish that, I would like to share some ideas for other activities you can do alongside your 4^th of July Word Wall Cards.  These activities are:

• Use the 4^th of July Beginning Sounds Clip Cards & Graph activity
• Read 4^th of July-related books.
• Dance to patriotic music.
• Have the children do a 4^th of July-related artwork, such as painting, coloring, or doing a collage using 4^th of July colors.
• Have a 4^th of July dress-up day and have a parade.

Don’t Forget Your Story Time

Below are some books you can use for the 4^th of July.  You can find these books at your local library or used bookstore.  If you want to add some to your collection, just click the pictures, and my affiliate links will take you directly to Amazon for a quick purchase.

• The Night Before the Fourth of July by Natasha Wing captures the fun, excitement, and pride of the best summer holiday, as people across the United States get ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show. 

• The Story of America’s Birthday by Patricia A. Pingry. This story has vibrant illustrations paired with the text that help to create the connection between the story of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and today’s Fourth of July festivities. This book introduces children to the history and meaning behind Independence Day.

• F is for Flag, by Wendy Ceyette Lewison, shows, in simple terms, how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that in good times, everyone in our country is part of one great big family.

• Curious George Parade Day, here’s nothing like waiting for something special and magical to happen. Today, George is waiting for a parade to start! But before it does, this little monkey manages to find—and make—plenty of mischief.

• It’s Not About You, Mrs. Firecracker: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of the Fourth of July by Soraya Diasse Collell. This wonderfully illustrated children’s book explains what brave Americans did to declare their freedom and equality and identifies who provided guidance throughout.

• Daniel’s First Fireworks by Daniel Tiger Neighborhood. This sweet storybook about a first experience is sure to be a hit with Daniel Tiger fans!

• Hello, Fourth of July by best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock. Parent and child eagles celebrate America’s birthday in this board book for children. The pair spends the day surrounded by red, white, and blue.

• America the Beautiful by Cholena Rose Dare is a gorgeous nonfiction book that features maps of official landmarks, national parks, state birds and flowers, and more. It also allows learning about American artists, innovations, and food that are part of the American culture.  A great way to present our preschoolers with facts about our country.

Pin It For Later

If you are in a rush and don’t have time to read the post and download the printable, but want to save it for later, pin this to your 4^th of July or Literacy board on Pinterest.

Remember to use this holiday to talk with your children about the meaning of the 4th of July celebration and what it means to have freedom.  It is a perfect opportunity to tie to your Social Studies domain. 

By the way, don’t forget to grab your free 4^th of July Word Wall Cards printables!  Just choose the one you like, in English or Spanish, or both, and start using them every day in your classroom or at home, during the entire month of July.

And, if you are interested in expanding your collection and giving your children variety and different opportunities to learn and develop their skills, combine this activity with my other 4^th of July activities:

• 4^th of July Celebration
• 4^th of July Beginning Sounds Clip Cards and Graph
• 4th of July Bingo.
• 4th of July Letter Tracing Cards.
• 4th of July Letters Tracing.
• 4th of July Math Puzzles.
• Patriotic Find & Cover Alphabet Game.
• Patriotic Owls Alphabet Cards.

Also, don’t forget to check out other holiday-related activities. They all have free printables, and you can find them at the bottom of this post. 

I hope you and your preschoolers enjoy these coming holidays and that July becomes a fun and memorable month for all of you.

Be happy, safe, and creative. I wish you well.

Love,

P.S. If you would like to see an article about how to make something specific, please let me know, and I will try my best to write it for you. My goal is to help you in any way I can, and I don’t like anything better than posting something you might find useful.

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