- July 2, 2026
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What’s your favorite part about the Fourth of July?
The fireworks. My favorite fireworks are the ones that pop, and then also the sparklers. Those are my two favorite kinds.
What do you like to do on that day?
We will watch the fireworks and do a few. Not like those big fireworks, just like sparklers, the smoke ones, and then the Pop-Its.
How do you feel on that day?
Happy for our freedom, because if the war didn’t happen, we would be ruled by King George III, and we wouldn’t be ruled by our nation. It would be pretty bad.
What does being a good citizen mean?
Following the laws, like paying and doing rightful things, like picking up trash if it's not in the right spot, so you’re not littering.
How does it feel to live in America?
Loving that all my family lives in the United States. I don't know any other family members that do not live here, so I feel happy to be, at least, in the same country as all my family members. I might not be in the same city as them, but I can still see them. It wouldn't be that long. You only have to take like a few hour ride to Washington so I can see my grandma.
What would you do if you were president of the United States?
Make sure nobody kills other people
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
Fireworks. I hear people screaming because they’re excited.
What does freedom or independence mean?
To do what you want if you can.
Who is a famous American and what do you know about them?
George Washington, he is a president.
What have you learned in school about America?
That Abraham Lincoln got shot.
What do you like to do on the Fourth of July?
We get to celebrate and go places and get cool stuff.
Sometimes we go to the aquarium, and if it's super hot, we go to the beach, and then at night we stay at the beach, and it’s nighttime at sunset, and mom has these little headbands, and then my mom records and we say “The Fourth of July!” together.
We get to go to the store and go shopping, and the stores have a lot of stuff at that holiday.
What does the holiday mean to you?
Exciting, good, nice, and a fun holiday.
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
Respectful, helpful, helping our community, and voting.
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
You see a lot of American flags. Also first responders in the parade — police, ambulances, firetrucks. Makes me happy.
What would you do if you were president of the United States?
Make sure everybody is following the laws.
What have you learned in school about America?
There’s 50 stars and all those 50 stars represent a different state.
What does it mean to be American?
Being nice to others.
Do you have a favorite kind of fireworks?
The ones that they start off really tiny, and then they get bigger.
What do you like to do on the Fourth of July?
We always get new T-shirts. They’re always, like, American types, like they’re made of red, white, and blue, and sometimes they say “Fourth of July” on them.
How do you feel on that day?
I feel that someone found this place, and now we have all our freedom.
What does freedom mean to you?
Freedom means to me that we have our own rights to do things. It lets you go out beyond the boundaries.
How does it feel to know that the country is celebrating its 250th birthday this year?
That feels good, because we didn't know that we've been around for over 100 years.
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
Fireworks that go “Boom, boom, boom!” They sound like popcorn.
What would you do if you were president of the United States?
I would make sure everybody is safe and make sure everybody goes the same speed that every car goes.
What does freedom or independence mean?
It means being free. You can do anything you want instead of listening to other people.
What does it mean to be American?
It means being nice and helping people.
Who is a famous American and what do you know about them?
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president. He wears a coat that is black and white.
What have you learned in school about America?
It has 250 years.
Who is a famous American and what do you know about them?
George Washington. He was the first president.
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
Firetrucks.
What is your favorite part of the Fourth of July?
All the fireworks, and just celebrating it. It just feels like such a memorial moment for America.
How do you feel on that day?
I feel like so just, happy, that we have all of our freedom and liberty, and all this stuff.
What do you do to celebrate that day?
We do fireworks, we do a celebration, we have like, a feast too.
What do you like to eat on that day?
Some steak, maybe? I like medium-well.
What do you like about living in America?
What I like about living in America is we get freedom, liberty, like we can kind of do whatever we want, and plus, we don't have to like be ruled by any king.
What would you do if you were president of the United States?
I'll make sure everybody follows the laws by making a list of the laws. Make sure everyone follows the speed limit.
What have you learned in school about America?
We have 50 states. America is the best one.
What does it mean to be American?
Be the best person.
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
Fireworks. They are noisy and hurt my ears.
Who is the most famous American and what do you know about them?
Abraham Lincoln, he let everybody be free.
What would you do if you were president of the United States?
Make sure no one gets hurt.
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
The fireworks are very loud.
What does it mean to be American?
It means to be a great person, being kind and nice.
What have you learned in school about America?
The flag is red, white and blue.
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
Shooting stars.
What would you do if you were president of the United States?
Make sure everyone is safe.
What have you learned in school about America?
That Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president.
Who is a famous American and what do you know about them?
President Trump, he is president now.
What kinds of things do you see and hear on the Fourth of July?
Fireworks and people screaming. Because they’re getting excited for the fireworks.
What would you do if you were president of the United States?
Make sure everybody is being respectful and sharing.
What does it mean to be American?
Helping people and making them happy.
Who is a famous American and what do you know about them?
George Washington, he wears a red and black shirt.
What is your favorite part of the Fourth of July?
My favorite part of Fourth of July is the fireworks and apple pie... It’s delicious. My mom makes it.
What does the holiday mean to you?
Freedom. Freedom and democracy.
How does it feel to live in America?
I feel good, because I don't have to get bossed around like other states.
