ClassX Video Lessons 4th Of July For Kids – Independence Day | Story with Interesting Facts for Children
Have you ever wondered why we have fireworks and fun on the 4th of July? Let’s find out together!
A long time ago, on July 4th, 1776, something very important happened in America. This day is known as Independence Day. But what does “independence” mean?
Independence means being free. Before 1776, the American colonies were ruled by leaders from Great Britain. The people in America had to follow British laws and couldn’t make their own rules. They wanted to be free to make their own decisions.
To become free, leaders in America wrote a special paper called the Declaration of Independence. This paper explained why America should be free from British rule. On July 4th, 1776, this paper was approved, and America became independent!
After gaining independence, America needed its own rules. In 1787, a group of important people, called framers, met in Philadelphia to write the Constitution. This document outlined the rights and laws for the new country. Some famous framers were Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.
Rights are things that people are free to do. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. These are special rules that protect the freedoms of American citizens, like Freedom of Speech and Religion.
Thanks to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Americans have many rights and freedoms. That’s why we celebrate the 4th of July! It’s a day to remember how important freedom is and to have fun with family and friends.
Now you know why the 4th of July is such a special holiday. It’s a time to celebrate freedom and remember the brave people who helped make America a free country. Happy Independence Day!
Create Your Own Declaration: Imagine you are part of a group that wants to start a new club at school. What rules would you want for your club? Write down three rules that you think are important for your club members to follow. Share your ideas with a friend and discuss why these rules are important.
Freedom Collage: Think about what freedom means to you. Gather some old magazines, newspapers, or printouts and cut out pictures or words that represent freedom. Create a collage on a piece of paper and share it with the class. Explain why you chose each picture or word and how it relates to the idea of freedom.
Rights in Action: Talk with your family about the rights you have at home. For example, the right to play, the right to learn, or the right to express your feelings. Choose one right and create a short skit or role-play with your family members showing how you use this right in your daily life. Perform your skit for your class or family and discuss why this right is important to you.
**Sanitized Transcript:**
**Child:** Grandpa, why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
**Grandpa:** Well, you see, July 4th, 1776, was a very special day in America.
**Child:** 1776? That sure was a long time ago. So, what makes that day so special?
**Grandpa:** This was the first Independence Day in America.
**Child:** Independence? What does that mean?
**Grandpa:** Independence means freedom. For many years, American colonies were ruled by British leaders. They had to do what the British rulers told them to do. They could not make up their own laws. Congress leaders wanted to change this. They wrote the Declaration of Independence, explaining why America should be free from Great Britain. On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress—America was finally free.
**Child:** Hooray! Now Americans could do whatever they wanted.
**Grandpa:** Oh no, dear. America was free from British laws, but they had to make up new ones. Years later, in 1787, the Constitution was written. The framers of the Constitution had a meeting at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Some famous framers were Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Together, 39 framers signed and agreed on the rights that American citizens should have.
**Child:** Rights… What are rights?
**Grandpa:** These are things that people have the freedom to do.
**Child:** You mean, like the Bill of Rights? I remember we learned about that in school.
**Grandpa:** Exactly! The Bill of Rights were amendments, or small changes, made to the Constitution in 1791. They were added to protect certain rights of American citizens.
**Child:** Like Freedom of Speech and Religion, right?
**Grandpa:** You’ve got it! And Freedom of the Press, and many other rights. So Americans have all these rights because of what happened on July 4th, 1776! This was the beginning of it all. And we celebrate the 4th of July to show how much we appreciate our freedom!
**Child:** Absolutely! Grandpa, I think Independence Day is my new favorite holiday.
**Grandpa:** Me too, dear, me too.
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