Cuisenaire Rods Picture Fun: Independence Day

Celebrate the 4th of July in your classroom with a fun, educational twist! Our Cuisenaire Rods Picture Fun: Independence Day activity set brings patriotic learning to life with hands-on math practice that builds fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and critical thinking.

Perfect for early learners, special education, math centers, or homeschoolers, this set includes 10 themed full-page mats that challenge students to recreate festive designs using Cuisenaire Rods. Whether they’re building a Liberty Bell or a firework explosion, children will be engaged in meaningful math while embracing the spirit of Independence Day.

What’s Included:

• Level 1: Match colored rods to complete each full-color picture mat (Full Page)
• Level 2: Choose the correct-sized rods to recreate each design (Color and Black & White - Full Page)
• Answer Sheets (1/2 Page, Color):
• Count how many of each rod was used
• Total number of rods used

Designs Included:

Bald eagle, bald eagle head, Liberty Bell, sparkler, firework, Declaration of Independence, USA flag, Uncle Sam’s hat, rockets, and a patriotic ribbon.

Why Teachers & Parents Love It:

• Hands-On Math Practice: Strengthens counting, size comparison, and visual-spatial reasoning
• Fine Motor Skill Builder: Improves grip, coordination, and focus
• STEM-Integrated Fun: Encourages creative problem-solving and critical thinking
• Easy to Use: Just print and add rods—laminate for long-lasting use
• Flexible Learning Tool: Ideal for math centers, early finishers, morning tubs, or summer school

Note: The designs won’t reflect realistic colors. For example, a sparkler or eagle will be composed of various rod colors based on rod lengths—not appearance.

Add patriotic fun to your math lessons and keep students learning, building, and smiling all summer long!

This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped. 

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