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Memorial Day Activities for Kids


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Memorial Day isn't just a three day weekend to start off summer or a great excuse to go camping or have a BBQ with friends and family. Memorial Day is a day to show your patriotism, fly your flag and most importantly to remember our military heroes. Remember those heroes who died defending the freedom we enjoy in the United States of America!

Here are a few things to share with your students before you send them off Friday afternoon for their three day weekend:

1. Ask them to attend the Memorial Day parade or ceremony in town with their family on Monday morning. 

2. Explain to your students that Memorial Day began on May 30, 1868 after the Civil War.

3. Tell them about the National Moment of Remembrance which asks that at 3 p.m. for all Americans to voluntarily observe a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing for a moment of silence.

4. Explain if they see people wearing a red poppy that it represents to honor and remember all those who died serving their country in time of war. Poppies are sold to raise money for servicemen in need. 

5. Memorial Day is a day to be thankful for the freedoms (maybe read the "Bill of Rights" out loud to explain some of our basic constitutional freedoms) we enjoy each and every day. It is a day especially set aside to be sure we, as Americans, do not take our freedom for granted.
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History of Memorial Day


Holidays for Kids: Veterans Day, Presidents Day & Memorial Day



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Memorial Day USA Crafts


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Poppy Craft for Memorial Day with an Egg Cartons


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Another Poppy Craft with a Cupcake Holder


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Grades 2-4

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 memorial day for kids book


Grades PK-1

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