The Memorial Day seasonal pages will provide you with great resources to celebrate the kick-off to summer and commemorate those who gave their lives in the U.S. Military. Ideas within this section include: journal ideas, games, lesson plans, and more.
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Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday commemorating the U.S. men and women who died while serving in the military. It is observed on the last Monday in May.
Create your own or use our custom Memorial Day word list.
Create your own or use our Memorial Day word list.
Fun hat to create in honor of those who fought for our freedom.
A map showing the hometowns of your state's victims of the Vietnam War creates a stunning visual reminder of the impact of war and the importance of remembering on Memorial Day those who sacrificed their lives so we might live freely.
"Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. Education World celebrates this special holiday with activities, music, and Web-based ideas to help the children in your classroom understand Memorial Day's significance."
Using an online graphing tool to graph America's history of war dead helps students understand the significance of Memorial Day.
Students create a timeline of U.S. conflict and a Shoebox Memorial Day Parade to commemorate soldiers who fought for freedom.
Includes an Internet scavenger hunt and other activities.
Learn about programs that stress the importance of remembering and honoring U.S. war veterans on that day.
Creative way to show your American pride.
These activities will help develop the five themes of citizenship -- honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility, and courage.
A handful of ways for kids to connect with America's soldiers serving around the globe.
Eve Bunting's moving book, The Wall, inspires students to write letters to veterans at local veterans' hospitals.
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