Use old newspapers and roll them in a large cone shape. Let children paint the cones. When dry, stuff with red and yellow tissue paper. Have the children make crowns, and then they can be the statue of Liberty. I often let them parade.
Children glue on red strips, to make red and white stripes.
Then glue a blue square in the top left corner. For the stars you can use white tissue paper, crumpled up, or star stickers. Decorate with markers. Use red, white or blue construction paper and roll it length wise. Glue, tape or staple together.