How To Make a Paper American Flag

Our school had an amazing day celebrating the 200th Birthday of the Star Spangled Banner!  We raised a new flag, sang every patriotic song imaginable, and were even on the local news.  My third graders were so proud of the flag that they made (with a little help from their teacher).

The inspiration for the flag came from Pinterest, of course... but that flag was small, and we wanted to make a BIG one to be on television, so here's the recipe for a 3x4 1/2 foot flag:

 Click on the picture to download the recipe.  I hope you have as much fun making this as we did!  Here's a look at our new Star Spangled Banner being raised.  (See our flag on the fence?)

Happy Teaching,