Summer is about to start, and there are a few holidays left to squeeze in! The first is a holiday formerly known as Decoration Day: Memorial Day. This day is more than just one last day off for those of us who teach until June. Below is a list of free resources to use to teach your students what the day is all about.
#1- TeacherVision is a site with Memorial Day printables for all grades. It is easy to navigate, and can be a useful site for a number of other themes in the future, as well.
#2-For a reading comprehension activity that shares some quick facts about the day click here. (Note: this is best for grammar school age readers.)
#3-Memorial Day Crafts is a site with a number of crafts including patriotic wreaths and wall decorations.
#4-Click here for a reading on Memorial Day. There are also some activities on this site that you can use to supplement your lesson.
#5-Play patriotic bump with this free game.
#6-Memorial Day Packet is a collection of activities that include a word search, a template for a letter to a soldier and an acrostic poem.
#7-Memorial Day Cause and Effect Game. Students flip over flag cards with causes and effects and try to match them. It is a great activity to teach students to link events.