Free 4th of July Mad Libs Printable (A Fun Activity For Kids!)
This free Mad Libs will bring plenty of laugh-out-loud patriotic fun for kids on the 4th of July!
Mad Libs are hilarious fill-in-the-blank stories that make for an entertaining word game. They’re simple, fun, and perfect for all ages!
How To Play Mad Libs
Here’s how to play:
- One player is given a story containing blank spaces. Each space is labeled for a specific part of speech such as an adjective, noun, or verb. Or a category like a number, food, or person.
- Without revealing the story, this player asks the others to supply words for each blank.
- Once all the blanks are filled, the completed story is read aloud, leading to hilarious results!
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Mad Libs Game Variations
Use Age-Appropriate Adaptations
You can easily adapt these mad libs for younger children by offering simpler prompts.
For example:
- Instead of asking for a noun, be specific and ask for a person, place, or thing.
- Use word categories instead of parts of speech (numbers, food, emotion, etc…).
- Make a word list ahead of time for each category.
- Give two or three choices that younger kids will be excited to choose from.
- Use a word bank. Players must use all the words. (This works well in a classroom!)
My boys lean toward potty humor when filling out Mad Libs. (Can you relate?) Give a quick reminder to keep things G-rated!
Play In Teams
Divide into teams. Each team creates their version of the Mad Libs story. Once all the stories are filled out, each team can read their completed story aloud.
The one that gets the most laughs wins!
*It’s the perfect addition to a block party or family celebration! Play this awesome 4th of July Family Feud Showdown too!
Play Round Robin
Instead of having one person read all the prompts, let the group take turns filling in the blanks in a round-robin style.
This adds an element of surprise and makes the story even more hilarious!
Related:
Free 4th of July Mad Libs Printable
Download and print your 4th of July Mad Libs game sheet here.
Create your own 4th of July Mad Libs
Challenge your kids to create their own mad libs for the holiday this year. Then, get ready to laugh!
1. Brainstorm and choose a theme
Decide on a patriotic or summer topic for your Mad Libs story.
Ideas include:
- How To Be A Fireworks Expert
- When Aliens Crashed Our 4th of July
- The Great Hot Dog Eating Contest
- Why The Fireworks Didn’t Go Off
- How The Dog Ruined The 4th of July
- If I Were President For A Day
- The Case Of The Missing Apple Pie
2. Write a story
Create a short and simple story based on your theme. Aim for 100-200 words to keep it concise and easy to complete. Write a beginning, middle, and end.
3. Identify fill-in-the-blank spots
Replace specific words in your story with blanks. Indicate the type of words to be filled in.
- Nouns- name a person, place, thing, or idea
- Verbs- describe an action
- Adjectives- describe a noun
- Adverbs- describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb and usually tells how, when, where, why, or to what degree
- Or specify specific word categories like foods, numbers, family members, friends, places, etc…
*Kids can ask a grown-up to help with the type of words needed for each blank.
4. Ask for input
One person should act as the leader, reading the prompts aloud to the group and writing down the responses without peeking at the story.
5. Read the story
After all the blanks are filled, read the completed story out loud to reveal the funny sentences created by the participants.
Got energetic kids? Try our Epic 4th of July Minute To Win It Games or our Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt.
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