Memorial Day is the time to honor the veterans who have given their lives for our country. To help little learners learn and understand the significance of Memorial Day, here are some easy-to-do activities for the classroom.
1. DIY Memorial Day Float– Review all of the U.S. symbols then create a U.S.-themed float using tissue boxes/shoeboxes and toilet paper rolls! Simply choose a box of choice and use tissue paper, toilet paper rolls, and decorations to decorate their float to share.
2. American Flag Paper Chains– Work together as a class or grade level to create a beautiful American flag using paper chains. The amazing PTA from our school created this with the students and it turned out so beautiful and meaningful. It also serves as a gorgeous artwork.
3. Honor a Veteran– Encourage students to share and honor a veteran with this poster! Working with their parents at home, students will fill out this poster with information about a veteran that they know to share with the class. Click on the image to grab this FREEBIE now!
4. Memorial Day Activities– Celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, and July 4th with this 23-page ELA and SS packet! With kid-friendly informational text paired with reading comprehension and meaningful writing activities, students will gain a better understanding of each holiday and be able to connect with them.
Includes:
- Memorial Day Reading Comprehension and Questions
- Different Ways of Celebrating Memorial Day Reading Prompt and Writing and Illustration Boxes
- How I Celebrate Memorial Day Writing Template
- Memorial Day Tree Map (Is, Can, Will)
- All About Memorial Day Writing Template
- Memorial Day True or False
- Thank You, Fallen Soldiers Letter Writing Template
- Flag Day Reading Prompt and Writing and Illustration Box
- Flag Day Tree Map (Is, Can, Will)
- United States Flag Reading Comprehension with Questions
- United States Flag Explanation and Coloring Activity
- Pledge of Allegiance Fill-in the Blanks
- Independence Day Reading Comprehension with Questions
- Cake for America Creative Writing
- Independence Day Tree Map (Is, Can, Will)
- All About Independence Day Writing Template
- How I Celebrate Fourth of July Writing Template
- Signs of Three Holidays with Explanation and Graphics (Memorial Day, Flag Day, & Independence Day)
