Three-dimensional fireworks can be hung from the ceiling or waved around by a patriotic child. Give each child six red pipe cleaners and help her cut them in half. Set aside one piece, then help children dip both ends of the rest of the pipe cleaners into first glue, then blue or silver glitter. When the glitter ends dry, gather up the pieces and wrap the saved piece around the centers. Tie on a string and let children fan the "arms" of their fireworks out. Not only will these crafts resemble fireworks, but also the glitter will catch the light.
Fireworks are symbols for all of summertime so use them to help children create wrapping paper for any summertime gift such as a Father's Day present. Cook spaghetti according to the package directions, then let it cool. Once the pasta is dry, give each child a small handful and bowls of red and blue paint. Spread out large sheets of plain white or brown paper, then let children dunk the ends of the pasta into the paint and onto the paper. Not only will children enjoy the squishy, messy project, but their wrapping paper will be covered in splotches resembling fireworks.
Carrying around a firework on a stick allows children to simulate the real motion that fireworks have. Help children cut 4-inch circles from black construction paper. Pass out liquid glue so children can draw lines coming out from the middle of the circle, simulating fireworks. Let children spoon glitter over the glue. When the glue dries, glue or tape the pictures to wooden sticks. Invite children to wave their fireworks around or pretend they're flying up in the sky and exploding.
Working with thin pieces of string or yarn provides children with valuable practice of their fine motor skills. Give each child a piece of black or blue construction paper and explain that these papers symbolize the night sky. Pass out long pieces of yarn and string. Help children cut these pieces in shorter pieces, anywhere from two to six inches long. To create the fireworks, help children use glue to draw the shapes of fireworks on their papers and arrange the pieces of yarn or string on top. Children can create one large firework, or cover the entire page in tiny bursts of color.