Craft Sticks Bald Eagle – 4th of July Craft idea for kids

Bald eagles are a symbol of the United States so they are the perfect 4th of July craft for kids to make – grab some popsicle sticks and let the kids create this adorable bald eagle popsicle stick craft.

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This has to be one of the cutest 1st of July craft ideas – craft sticks are so versatile, if you add a little paper you can make even more fun things – like this bald eagle.

This is a great project for the classroom because you will have a whole flock of birds to decorate the classroom.

How to make a bald eagle craft

You will need:

craft stick
miniature craft sticks
brown and yellow cardboard
white craft paint
paint brush
drag
Googly eyes or round punches
hot glue/hot glue gun

Step by step instructions

Place two miniature craft sticks horizontally and glue about 5 regular sized craft sticks vertically onto the remaining sticks.

Paint the base of the craft stick white and let dry.

Measure a piece of brown paper about 3 inches tall and 5 craft sticks wide and glue it to the bottom of the craft stick base.

Cut 2 brown wings from brown paper and glue to the back of the craft stick base.

Cut out a small yellow triangle, fold it in half, and curve the top a little…

…and glue the white part in the middle of the head, then glue two bulging eyes above the beak.

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