These interesting and challenging hands-on activities for learning centers help reinforce important concepts about holidays in America and allow for opportunities to extend and enrich students' knowledge and understanding of American culture.
A literature-based teaching unit with background reading and related thinking, writing, and art projects for Labor Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day.
"Learn all about Presidents' Day and its traditions with Super Simple Presidents' Day activities. Then, explore ways you can celebrate this holiday by making a patriotic garland, a presidential guessing gamer, and more"--Back cover.
A timely patriotic guidebook with activity pages that celebrate democracy Includes flag-flying holidays, symbols, national monuments, patriotic music, and the songwriters. Topic pages with lively illustrations go hand-in-hand with activity sheets. All downloadable! What's inside? 54 topics 60 ready-to-use activity pages for all ages 12 patriotic songs and songwriters 24 national symbols 17 United States holidays
If you want your child to learn basic information about the American flag, this is the book for you. Inside, you will find out when and how the flag was created. How it has changed over the years, how to treat it, where it can be found every day. How the flag influenced the national anthem and what is the pledge of allegiance. With this book, you will prepare for the Flag Day, Independence Day and other national holidays. Colorful pictures and easy knowledge are a treasure for a little patriot. wonderful book for preschool children.Get ready to celebrate state celebrations together and have fun!
A timely patriotic guidebook with activity pages that celebrate democracy Includes flag-flying holidays, symbols, national monuments, patriotic music, and the songwriters. Topic pages with lively illustrations go hand-in-hand with activity sheets. All downloadable! What's inside? 54 topics 60 ready-to-use activity pages for all ages 12 patriotic songs and songwriters 24 national symbols 17 United States holidays
Are you looking for meaningful yet inexpensive activities to promote your children's interest in America's national holidays? The "A Boy Learns to Bake" series is for you! Book 2 tells the story of a boy who makes a patriotic pudding to celebrate Memorial Day. Drawing on the heartwarming and humorous experience of teaching children to bake, and on her knowledge of learning design, author Charlene A. Derby has created a unique resource for parents and teachers. The boy's interest in the Memorial Day holiday is told in the story Patriotic Pudding. "Be Curious" provides activities that explore the history of Memorial Day and the cooking techniques for making a patriotic pudding. These activities support the reading and social studies standards for elementary school curriculum. "Be Creative" provides the boy's patriotic pudding recipe, with suggestions on how to "level up" to a more difficult recipe. "Talk Like a Baker" defines the baking terms used in the story and activities. "A Letter to Parents" explains why baking is a developmentally beneficial activity for children, one that helps build academic, social, and life skills. The Memorial Day holiday is a unique opportunity to honor those who gave their lives for the democratic freedoms enjoyed by all citizens and residents of the United States of America. Patriotic Pudding allows you and your family to enjoy a stimulating conversation about the holiday while savoring a delicious dessert.