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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Memorial Day Activities for Kids


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Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.


This is a short educational video covering the history of Memorial Day. Perfect for use as a teaching supplement in your classroom to go with a lesson about Memorial Day. This video uses old new reel footage as well as a message from President Obama. The History of Memorial Day is full of information to help your students understand why we celebrate this special day, it also explains the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Video Quiz:

1.  When is Memorial Day?

2.  Why was the holiday created?

3.  Where is the Tomb of the Unknowns located?

4.  When is Veteran's Day?

5.  What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day?

6.  How can people honor Memorial Day?

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Answers:

1. It is the last Monday in May.

2.  It was created to remember the men and women who have died while serving our country.

3. It is located in Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

4.  Veteran's Day is on November 11.

5.  Veteran's Day celebrates all veterans, living and dead.  Memorial Day honors those who have died in war.

6.  They may hang flags or decorate the graves of fallen soldiers.


memorial day activities for kids craftivity


Your students will enjoy this Memorial Day interactive notebook activity. Students read the question on each flap, and write the answer under each flap. (Students will need to use classroom materials or research online for answers.) Optional answer strips and a word bank are available for easy differentiation. A blank template is also provided for more advanced students to create their own Memorial Day questions and answers. A true or false Memorial Day worksheet (or quiz) and answer key are also provided.






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memorial day worksheets for kids

With this no prep packet your students will enjoy printable Memorial Day activities, including a word search, a word scramble, alphabetizing worksheet, sentence writing worksheet, acrostic poem writing activity and a letter writing activity. Answer keys are included for the word search, word scramble and alphabetizing worksheets. Rubric assessments are included for the Memorial Day writing activities! 
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Here is a 10 point quiz to test your students on American civics.

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Visit this site for free online quizzes and games for American history.

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This video highlights 1 hour of patriotic music.  Your students will love it!

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USA american themed Classroom decorations




Fan out and declare your decorating independence with our vibrant Red, White & Blue Assorted Paper Fan Decorations, featuring a mix of swirling and polka dot patterned hanging fans that suspend from attached strings.


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inflatable balls for the classroom


Set of 6 Inflatable Patriotic Beach Balls
Red, White and Blue, Each measures 12"
Great fun for Memorial Day, 4th of July and beyond,
Party Favors, Toys, Decor or Giveaways
Brand New in Package

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usa american flag writing paper for kids


Our American Pride product line is made right here in the U.S.A. Each tablet displays the good ol' red-white-and-blue colors on a blue-sky background printed on the binding strip at the top. Letr-Trim perforated edge tears cleanly for a fresh start after every sheet. Pens and pencils glide across the smooth 16 lb. paper - plus it resists ink show-through. Each 8.5 x 11.75 inch pad contains 50 legal-ruled white sheets and is available in a convenient pack of 12 pads.


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usa american shirt for teachers classroom


Material: Cotton
M: Chest: 49.6'', Length: 26.8''.
XL: Chest: 51'', Length: 27.6''.
Comfort and stylish to wear. Best gift for yourself and your friends
"Lovful" is a formal trademark, which has been given legal protection by US law. 


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usa america i spy find it game for kids




Find It Games - Discover America Edition - Educational American Fun - Proud citizens of all ages will love exploring the United States through this exciting edition, new for 2015! The Find It® Discover America game features 52 unique items hidden in red, white and blue pellets: one iconic piece for each state, as well as Washington, D.C. and our famous Find It Penny. Visit Mount Rushmore, Old Faithful and the White House. Do you know where the great Ball of Twine can be found, or which state is home to Mammoth Cave? Learn as you go with this fun and educational Contained Adventure(TM)! Package includes the Find It® Discover America hidden object game, playing cards and Ways to Play sheet. An educational family game for one or more players to enjoy whether you are 6 or 106!

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flag puzzle for kids


One of our new shaped puzzles for 2013 - An American Flag. The flag has 15 large interlocking pieces cut from 1/8" hardwood plywood. The puzzle measures about 7 3/4" X 14 3/4" Brightly colored and detailed designs are printed right on the wood so the images don't scratch off with lots and lots of play. Each puzzle comes shrink wrapped with a drawstring pouch for easy storage.

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america usa teacher classroom stamps for kids veterans day


Great for making party invitations or decorations - and fun for kids too! Plastic.


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american usa sunglasses 4th of july veterans day



Comes in a pack of 12 American Flag design curtain sunglasses.

Shades measure 6" inches across the frames, one size fits most.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

End of the Year Activities for Students



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Here are several end of the school year activities and games to use in your classroom.

First, let's begin with School of Rock LOL



It would be a fun end of the year activity to encourage your student to create their own end of the school year song, rap or play to communicate their achievements and celebrations throughout the year.

Students may work in groups or individually.

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Here is a principal from Sydney sharing 10 end of the year activities you should do with your class.



Note: For younger students, the glass could be removed.

Dollar stores also have smaller, plastic "glass" options.

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You could also have your students do a fun craft while listening to music.

Students may create a thank you for their favorite staff member. Don't forget the bus drivers, librarians, custodians, administrative assistants, SLPs, counselors, and more!



We created an end of the school year activities packet to save you time!  Students may complete the worksheets individually or compile them into a memory book.  Enjoy!

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Here are some free printables you may like from my store:




You will download free printable student memory book pages for the end of the school year.
They are no prep and super easy to even use on the last day of school.

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Before your students begin writing new year resolutions, it is important for them to personally reflect. This free worksheet will help guide their thoughts. This worksheet could also be used as an end of the school year activity.

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You may also like this huge packet of activities:

End of the School Year Activities Packet

Activities include:

Beginning and End of Year Portrait
My Favorite Subject
My Favorite Lunch
My Funniest Moment
My Favorite Recess Activity
My Biggest Achievement
My Favorite Things
My Favorite Field Trip
A Letter to My Teacher
My Summer Bucket List
My Wish for Next School Year
My Advice for Next School Year
My Favorites Memory Game
What I Will Miss Most (for Girls)
What I Will Miss Most (for Boys)
Top 10 Things I Learned This Year
What I Loved Most





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Last Day of School Shirt

Hope Your Summer is Magical



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Shelly Anton is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. ** This means there are Amazon affiliate links in these blog posts. This does not mean you pay a dime more when you purchase a product through the link. It just means I am trying to save you valuable teacher time by making it easier for you to find teaching resources for your students, and I earn a few cents for my research and time. Thank you for all you do for kids!

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