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July is the perfect time to dive into all things red, white, and blue! Whether you're teaching summer school, planning a patriotic unit, or just want to bring a little sparkle to your classroom or home activities, there are so many fun ways to explore the United States of America with young learners.
To make it easy and meaningful, I’m featuring two engaging resources that help kids learn about the USA through reading, drawing, and writing. Pair them with great read-aloud and hands-on activities for a well-rounded celebration!
Help your K–1 students explore the symbols, landmarks, and identity of the USA in a kid-friendly way! This black-and-white informational book can be used for:
Independent reading or guided reading groups, simple country research projects, and cross-curricular connections to geography and culture. Each page is numbered for easy printing and student-friendly layout. There's also a create-your-own version so students can illustrate their own understanding — perfect for building ownership and creativity!
From the Statue of Liberty to a juicy hamburger, this drawing and writing pack turns patriotic learning into artful expression!
Students will enjoy step-by-step drawing activities paired with 3 levels of writing prompts, making it easy to differentiate. This set is great for: Independence Day, art centers, sub plans or early finisher tasks, and creative writing lessons with a patriotic twist!
Some of the exciting USA-themed drawings include:
Uncle Sam, American Flag, White House, Apple pie, Washington Monument, Fireworks…and more!
Here are five picture books to enrich your USA-themed learning:
“This Is America” by Don Robb - A visual introduction to U.S. symbols and what they mean.
“We Live Here Too! Kids Talk About Good Citizenship” by Nancy Loewen - Real-life stories from kids across the U.S. focusing on kindness, fairness, and community.
“F is for Flag” by Wendy Cheyette Lewison - A beginner-level nonfiction picture book that explains the flag’s meaning and role in American life.
“Apple Pie 4th of July” by Janet S. Wong- A delightful multicultural story that shows how families blend traditions while still celebrating America.
“The Scrambled States of America” by Laurie Keller- A hilarious, fictional take on all 50 states and how they work together — fun and educational!
Try these fun USA activities for July extension activities with your students:
1 Design a U.S. Landmark Poster – Students choose a famous landmark (like the White House or Golden Gate Bridge), research it, and create a mini-poster.
2 American Symbols Scavenger Hunt – Use your fact booklet to guide students as they look for symbols like eagles, flags, and more in books, signs, or magazines.
3 USA “I Spy” Drawing Page – Let students draw all the USA-themed items they can think of on one page (great warm-up for your directed drawing resource).
4 Patriotic Tastes Chart – Try apple pie, watermelon, and hot dogs and graph student favorites.
5 My Favorite American Symbol Writing – A simple prompt: “My favorite American symbol is ___ because ___.”
The month of July gives us a chance to not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also to teach students what makes America special — from its symbols and food to its values and diverse people. With your USA Fact Booklet and How to Draw the USA, you’re giving students the tools to read, write, and create in a way that sticks with them.
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