Happy Birthday America!
On the 4th of July America celebrates its independence as a country. We are 247 years old! In 1776 a majority of the men and women in America decided they did not want to be part of Great Britain anymore. We wanted to be independent and make our own laws and decide how we wanted to live as Americans.
Have we always made the right choices as a country? No, we haven’t. And just as it is for us as individuals, our choices have consequences. Some of the consequences are good, and we like them, and some of the consequences are negative, and we don’t like them. But even with our mistakes many believe the United States is still the best country to live in.
We become older each year and as we grow and mature we make more and more of our own decisions and choices. It is important to make choices that are healthy and have good consequences for us and others around us. Fortunately, we have our family, teachers, and other caring adults who will guide us and help us learn and practice making healthy decisions!
Like every year, there will be lots of celebrations, cookouts, parades, and fireworks this 4th of July. We have made a list of Fun Facts about Independence Day for you to share with the people you celebrate with this year. Maybe you can even make a game of it! Don't miss this fun handout in the Resource Connection section below.
We hope you have a super fun holiday and stay safe by making healthy and responsible choices!
With gratitude for your partnership,
The Rainbow Days Training Team
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