How To Celebrate National Bomb Pop Day With Kids + Crafts

I have to be honest. Until I became a mom, and later a blogger, I had NO idea how many unusual holidays existed. It’s been fun discovering them and finding small ways to make them special for my boys. One of those holidays is National Bomb Pop Day! (Yes, the popsicles!) Since 2005, the holiday has been celebrated on the last Thursday in June. Stay tuned for a peek at our sweet celebration. (See what I did there? Sweet?! Ha!)

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CELEBRATING NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY

Treat Yo’Self

The simplest and sweetest way to celebrate the holiday is to enjoy the frozen treat! Bomb pops are so fun and festive for the summer. I love how cool and refreshing they are on especially warm days. So to really enjoy this special day, you know you’ve got to sit down and share some bomb pops with your family! (Don’t forget the wipes, they can get a bit sticky and drippy!)

Craft A Paper Bomb Pop

I knew my 3 year old would love the opportunity to craft his very own paper bomb pop. Here’s a fun, easy way for kids to create while getting some sensory time as well.

Materials: 

• Red finger paint or stamp pad.
• Blue finger paint or stamp pad.
  • You can always use crayons, markers, etc. to add color, but I really wanted my kiddo to have the sensory experience.
• Free bomb pop inspired printable page.
• Scissors.
• Wooden craft stick.
• Glue stick or tape.

Instructions: 

1. Print out the free printable bomb pop page. (1 per child)
2. Encourage your child to use finger paint to fill the top section of the bomb pop with red.
   1. Alternatively, use the stamp pad to fill the section with red fingerprints.
      
3. Next, encourage your child to use finger paint to fill the bottom section of the bomb pop with blue.
   1. Alternatively, use the stamp pad to fill the section with blue fingerprints.
      
4. Allow paint or ink to dry entirely.
5. Cut out bomb pop shape along lines.
   
6. Use tape or glue to stick to attach wooden craft stick to the back of the bomb pop.
   

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Sculpt A Bomb Pop

Kids will love a little more hands on, sensory fun when given the chance to sculpt their own bomb pops.

Materials:

• Play-Doh in red, white, and blue.
• Wooden craft sticks.

Instructions: 

1. Provide your child with the necessary supplies.
2. Kids can sculpt bomb pops around the wooden craft sticks.
   1. This provides sensory input, allows kids to be creative, and also helps strengthen fingers, which is essential for efficient writing in the future.
      

Still Need More Ideas?

Lucky for you, I’ve been busy pinning plenty of bomb pop inspired DIY ideas- just in time for National Bomb Pop Day! Check out the ideas I’ve gathered. You’ll find desserts, drinks, crafts, and more to inspire you!

Inquiring minds want to know… Did you grow up calling them Bomb Pops or Firecracker Pops?! Patriot Pops? Maybe even Blast Off Pops?! Let me know in the comments!