July 4th or Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the day the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This is when the United States declared its formal independence and separation from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson was a key author of this document.
Play this fun word search called “4th of July.” Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, try to beat your last score!.
Word Search Instructions:
- Click on the Wordsearch Menu.
- Select “How to play” for instructions.
- Highlight the letters of each word.
- Select “Hint” under “Assist” to see first letter of word.
- When finished, it will say “Congratulations” and tell you how long it took to complete.
- Hit “Clear all” to play again and improve your score.
- Share the puzzle with your friends and challenge them to beat your score!
Word List: liberty, freedom, independence, parade, fireworks, July, patriotic, summer
Homeschoolers/Parents/Educators: Sketch/color an illustration. Theme: freedom. Read the story “Three Billy Goats Gruff” in Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures (Kindle/Paperback/Audiobook). Pronounce and put these words in alphabetical order: liberty, freedom, independence, parade, fireworks, July, patriotic, summer. Describe why the goats were not free. Finish this sentence: The Declaration of Independence was written to… Write about the 4th of July. Sing along to a patriotic song. (Skills: identify, opinion, comprehension, creativity)
