What is Memorial Day for middle school students?
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last Monday in May
For most students, Memorial Day means a three-day weekend, one last mini-break before the end of the school year. But the last Monday in May is the perfect opportunity to use class time to open a discussion with students about the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces and their legacies.
What is Memorial Day activity?
Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. In addition to having celebrations with family and friends, many people visit cemeteries and memorials and place flags on the grave sites of fallen servicemen and women.
How do you teach Memorial Day?
5 Simple Ideas for Teaching Kids About Memorial Day
- Create and fly the American flag. Help the kids make an American flag craft using construction paper or simply have your kids each draw their best American flag on paper.
- Visit and pay tribute.
- Make a Veteran’s day.
- Celebrate with a parade.
- Sing a few patriotic songs.
What can kids do on Memorial Day?
10 Things to Do on Memorial Day with Kids
- Make a Care Package for “Adopt a Platoon”
- Make a Patriotic Wreath of 5-pointed Stars.
- Pay Homage to Your local Veteran’s Hospital or Retired Veteran’s Home.
- Volunteer with Your Local USO Center.
- Suggest Your School Participates in the “Take a Veteran to School Day”
What are 3 things you can do to observe Memorial Day?
How to Observe Memorial Day
- By wearing your Memorial Day Button from the first of May until Memorial Day.
- By visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.
- By flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon.
- By attending religious services of your choice.
- By visiting memorials.
How do we celebrate Memorial Day for Kids?
Commemorating Memorial Day with Kids
- Honor and Respect. Visit a local Veteran’s cemetery.
- Visit and Pay Tribute. Take cookies, books, or movies to a nearby Veteran’s hospital.
- Celebrate with a Parade.
- Scavenger Hunt.
- Recognize our Heroes.
- Educate with History.
- Create with Crafts.
- Break Bread Together.