5 Little Fireworks- Fun 4th Of July Song for Toddlers

Guys, this post is going to be different from my usual, but bare with me. You know how everyone learns differently? Well my kids are totally the type that learn well from songs. Because of this, #thelittleone (3 years old) is always asking me to write him songs. He names topics, and I try to come up with something for him. PJ Masks, his baby brother, the seasons… you name it, I’ve probably written a song about it. I thought today I’d share the fun 4th of July song for toddlers and preschoolers I created at his request. Plus I put together some free printables that will bring the song to life for extra play and fun. Hope your kiddos enjoy it!

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FUN 4TH OF JULY SONG FOR TODDLERS

A Disclaimer You’ll Want To Read

I’m not a singer. Definitely not a poet, or songwriter, or any type of musician. I’m just a mom, staying home with my kiddos, and trying my best to fill our days. My 3 year old thinks the songs I write are brilliant, and that my singing voice is magical. So if your kids love songs and music as much as mine does, don’t worry about your voice and just have some fun. I’ll be sharing videos that feature me singing with my boys, which is WAY out of my comfort zone. But if it helps other families have the same fun we’re having, it’s worth it!

Singing 5 Little Fireworks

Here’s the song I created for #thelittleone to celebrate the 4th of July. I generally choose simple tunes from well known songs, because why re-invent the wheel? Kids are happy to sing melodies they know, and delight in the little twists that make each version special. ‘5 Little Fireworks’ is sung to the tune of ‘5 Little Ducks’.

5 Little Fireworks
by Kate @ Homebound But Hopeful
Sung to the tune of ‘5 Little Ducks’

5 little fireworks soaring through the night,
Bursting with such colorful light.
Until some kids said ‘We don’t like that loud sound!’
So one little firework fizzled to the ground.

4 little fireworks soaring through the night,
Bursting with such colorful light.
Until some kids said ‘We don’t like that sound!’
So one little firework fizzled to the ground.

3 little fireworks soaring through the night,
Bursting with such colorful light.
Until some kids said ‘We don’t like that loud sound!’
So one little firework fizzled to the ground.

2 little fireworks soaring through the night,
Bursting with such colorful light.
Until some kids said ‘We don’t like that loud sound!’
So one little firework fizzled to the ground.

1 little firework soaring through the night,
Bursting with such colorful light.
Until some kids said ‘We don’t like that loud sound!’
So that little firework fizzled to the ground.

No little fireworks soaring through the night.
The show was over, they’d all burned bright.
The children said ‘We loved the display!
Happy Independence Day!’

*** NOTE: I’m currently away on vacation, with VERY spotty internet service, so the actual song, being sung, will not be added to this post until sometime next week, when I’m home to my regular, reliable Wi-Fi! Thanks for your patience! ***

Playing 5 Little Fireworks

I love when I can bring books or songs to life for my kids. It really reinforces the learning for them. I created some free printable pages to accompany this fun 4th of July song for toddlers.

Materials: 

• Free printable pages.
  • You’ll need 1 scene page and 1 set of 5 fireworks.
  • These are available in both color + black and white. It’s great to pull out some crayons or markers and let kids color the black and white versions if you have time.
    
• Scissors.
• Magnetic sheets with adhesive.
• Cookie sheet.
  • I use cookie sheets because they’re light weight and inexpensive. The fridge, a metal door, a magnetic white board, etc. will all work just as well.

Directions: 

1. First print out the pages you have chosen to use.
2. If kids will be coloring, give them time to color the fireworks and scene.
   
3. Next, use the scissors to cut out the 5 fireworks squares.
   
4. Attach each firework to the magnetic sheet using the adhesive.
   
5. Cut out each firework magnet.
   
   1. I cut ours out closer to the firework image, but if you’re letting your toddler work on scissor skills, cutting along the square outline is a great choice.
6. Use a spare magnet or two to attach the scene to your cookie sheet or fridge.
7. Stick the 5 little fireworks magnets to the night sky scene.
8. Sing through the song, removing one firework each time another fizzles to the ground.
   
9. Repeat often, if your children are anything like mine!

>>> COLOR NIGHT SKY SCENE <<<
>>> BLACK + WHITE NIGHT SKY SCENE <<<
>>> FIREWORKS (BOTH TYPES) <<<

Do your kids as you to write songs for them? What topics do they request most often?