The following is a post from contributing writer Lauren from Mama’s Learning Corner.
In the United States, Memorial Day is celebrated each year on the last Monday of the month of May. Do you talk about Memorial Day in your own homeschool?
If you would like to incorporate a small unit study about Memorial Day this year, here are a few links to get you started.
Memorial Day Videos and Historical Information – The History Channel
The History Channel describes the origins behind Memorial Day and contains several videos and photo galleries.
History of Memorial Day – US Memorial Day
Another description of the history behind the celebration of Memorial Day in the United States.
Unit Study Resources – EdHelper
Edhelper offers several coloring sheets, read-and-color books and dot-to-dots about all things Memorial Day.
American Flag Craft for Kids – Muffin Tin Mom
This simple (albeit potentially messy) painting craft is a great way for Pre-K – 1st graders to make an American Flag.
Patriotic Windsock Flag Craft – Danielle’s Place
This is an easy, super cute patriotic craft that is perfect for Memorial Day.
Books to check out from the library:
Memorial Day Surprise – by Theresa Martin Golding
Memorial Day (First Step Non-Fiction) – by Robin Nelson
Memorial Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays) – Jacqueline S. Cotton
The Wall (Reading Rainbow Books) – Eve Bunting
Memorial Day (Our Nation’s Pride) – Karen Kenney
Thank you to those who serve to keep us free – the men and women on duty and the spouses raising families at home. I’m so grateful we live in a country where I can homeschool our children if we so choose. I’m appreciative for your service to our country. May God bless you.
Lauren Hill is the homeschooling mama of 4 little ones, ages 7 to 17 months. In her free time (haha!) she blogs about all things laundry and creates printable worksheets for the pre-K to 2nd grade crowd. Follow Mama on Twitter @MamaLearning.
photo source: ttarasiuk via Creative Commons
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