National Days to Celebrate in July with Kids!

We all recognize the typical national holidays in July, but have you considered the quirky and unique national days to celebrate in July? For those of us homeschooling, these special days offer a great opportunity to spark creativity and inspire a love for learning and literacy!

Why Include National Days to Celebrate in July?

Every July we celebrate holidays such as the 4th of July and often family birthdays! You likely already have planned on spending some time preparing for those holidays…why add more to your plate?

These days, finding joy in everyday moments is essential, especially with kids. Amidst all the negativity around, having a positive occasion to celebrate is like a breath of fresh air.

Why not add some excitement to your homeschooling by including National Days to Celebrate in July? It’s a fun way to make learning more enjoyable and offers some unexpected educational benefits.

Besides, if my kids and I can get a chance to celebrate silly (delicious) holidays like National Freezer Pop Day and National Lasagna Day…we’re totally “in!”

How to Celebrate the National Days?

Every year, countless National Days are just waiting for us to celebrate them. But let’s be real—our packed schedules make it tough to join in all the fun.

No worries, though! I’ve scoured the web to find the best family-friendly National Days to celebrate in July and beyond. I’ve pulled together a list with tips and resources to help you enjoy these celebrations all year round.

Curious about which holidays you and the kids can enjoy this July? Let’s chat a bit, m’kay?

National Days to Celebrate in July Writing Prompts

Many homeschoolers have mixed opinions on writing prompts, don’t they? Some parents see them as mere busywork, lacking true educational value.

I have a different perspective. When I create writing prompts, my goal is to spark kids’ creativity, help them explore topics in depth, and make them excited for their writing activities.

Not every activity will be a hit, but my kids always look forward to my themed prompts. They typically either learn fascinating and fun facts or end up laughing a lot!

Each morning, I enjoy starting our homeschool day with writing prompts. Kicking off with something enjoyable and free from the pressure of right or wrong answers really boosts their enthusiasm for the rest of their lessons.

I’ve also put together a set of prompts for the whole month, which makes things super convenient. I print them all at once, and just like that, we’re ready to go, making it a smooth part of our routine.

The National Days to Celebrate in July writing prompt set includes the following:

• an entire month’s worth of daily writing prompts
  • each page is dated by the month number date (ex. “July 1”), but not the day of the week, so this resource can be used for ANY calendar year.
• 9 “national month” writing prompts
  • just in case you come across a national day writing prompt that you’re not jiving with, there are 9 for backup! These are NOT dated, but are month specific
• a blank writing prompt template
  • just in case you want to use for other lessons
• a printable with all of the National Days to Celebrate in July that we’ve included as well as 9 National Month themes we’ve included (just want the poster? Keep reading!)
• a journal cover
  • plenty of space for doodles and personalization, there’s even a spot for your child/student to write their name to claim the writing prompt journal as their own

The best part? If your kids enjoy the writing prompts for the national days in July, I’m pretty sure they’d enjoy writing prompts for national days to celebrate all year long!

Check ’em all out here:

• National Days to Celebrate in December
• National Days to Celebrate in January
• National Days to Celebrate in February
• National Days to Celebrate in March
• National Days to Celebrate in April
• National Days to Celebrate in May
• National Days to Celebrate in June
• National Days to Celebrate in July
• National Days to Celebrate in August
• National Days to Celebrate in September
• National Days to Celebrate in October
• National Days to Celebrate in November

National Days to Celebrate in July Conversation Cards

I enjoy adding variety to learning experiences whenever possible. During my teaching days, many of my students found writing challenging. Some struggled with putting their thoughts into words, while others faced obstacles at different stages of the writing journey.

Here’s the thing: Even if a student can’t finish a writing task, it doesn’t mean they can’t participate. Everyone should have the chance to learn and have fun!

This realization inspired me to develop an alternative to my July writing prompts: National Days to Celebrate in July Conversation Cards!

These cards emphasize conversation over writing, making them ideal for families who find writing tough, don’t have the necessary tools while on the go, or simply want to enjoy more discussions and create memorable moments.

Similar to the July writing prompts, each card includes a daily prompt for July, highlighting the themes of nine National Months.

My kids will tell you: these conversation cards are a huge success!

National Days to Celebrate in July Activities

Add some excitement to your daily schedule by incorporating a fun activity each day! These activities can enhance your unit studies, introduce a new topic, or simply add a playful twist to any National Day theme.

There are plenty of options to explore, and I’ll keep this list refreshed. As you browse through the National Days to Celebrate in July, you’ll see some themes marked in blue and underlined. These are links to activities or resources that will help you make the most of that day.

Just click the blue, underlined text to directly access the activity or resource!

National Days to Celebrate in July

• July 1: U.S. Postage Stamp Day
• July 2: Made in the U.S.A. Day
• July 3: Stay out of the Sun Day
• July 4: Independence Day
• July 5: Graham Cracker Day
• July 6: Fried Chicken Day
• July 7: Macaroni Day
• July 8: Freezer Pop Day
• July 9: Sugar Cookie Day
• July 10: Kitten Day
• July 11: Cheer up the Lonely Day
• July 12: Different Colored Eyes Day
• July 13: Go West Day
• July 14: Tape Measure Day
• July 15: Give Something Away Day
• July 16: Personal Chef’s Day
• July 17: Tattoo Day
• July 18: Sour Candy Day
• July 19: Stick out your Tongue Day
• July 20: Moon Day
• July 21: Junk Food Day
• July 22: Hammock Day
• July 23: Vanilla Ice Cream Day
• July 24: Drive-Thru Day
• July 25: Merry-Go-Round Day
• July 26: Aunts & Uncles Day
• July 27: Take your Pants for a Walk Day
• July 28: Water Park Day
• July 29: Lasagna Day
• July 30: Cheesecake Day
• July 31: Mutt Day

In addition to the National Days, we’re also celebrating these 9 National Month themes for July:

• Anti-Boredom Month
• Culinary Arts Month
• Grilling Month
• Hot Dog Month
• Ice Cream Month
• Picnic Month
• Peach Month
• Cell Phone Courtesy Month
• Independent Retailer Month

National Days to Celebrate in July Freebie

It’s the moment you’ve waited for! Excited to add our July Days to Celebrate to your homeschool? Just fill out the form below and we’ll send our July poster straight to your inbox!

As always, I’d love to hear about your plans for learning in July and beyond! Come on over to my Facebook Group: That Homeschool Family Hangout, to share your adventures and get tips & such from homeschooling parents from all over the world.

Until next time, stay safe and enjoy quality time with your family,