Free Memorial Day Printables Pack

Memorial Day for kids is a patriotic holiday that might seem intangible to most.  

Many Americans might be celebrating Memorial Day by going to a cookout with family members, know it’s a federal holiday and that banks are closed, and probably appreciate the fact they get a long weekend off school, but that is all the more reason to stop and teach your kids the importance of this day.

Here are a few ideas that will hopefully get them to honor the military families who have given he ultimate sacrifice.

In honor of Memorial Day, I created a few activity pages for the kids to do on Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy and please be sure to remember!

Memorial Day Printable Coloring Pages

In honor of Memorial Day, I created a few activity pages for the kids to do on Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy and please be sure to remember!
In honor of Memorial Day, I created a few activity pages for the kids to do on Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy and please be sure to remember!
In honor of Memorial Day, I created a few activity pages for the kids to do on Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy and please be sure to remember!

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Memorial Day Printable Activities

In honor of Memorial Day, I created a few activity pages for the kids to do on Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy and please be sure to remember!
In honor of Memorial Day, I created a few activity pages for the kids to do on Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy and please be sure to remember!

Memorial Day Videos for Kids

Memorial Day Vocabulary List

Here are a few vocabulary words that would be great to share with students:

Armed Forces:  military, naval, and air forces, especially of a nation or of a number of nations

Battlefield:  the field or ground on which a battle is fought

Bravery:  brave spirit or conduct; courage; valor

Cavalcade:  a line of cars following for an event

Cemetery:  place where people are buried

Declaration:  a document embodying or displaying an announcement

Decoration:  a badge, medal, etc., worn as a mark of honor

Defense:  resistance against attack; protection

Fallen Soldiers:  members of the military who were killed while protecting our country

Forefather:  an ancestor

Hero:  a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character

History:  past events

Homeland:  one’s native land

Liberty:  freedom from external rule; independence

Military Service:  Soldiers in the armed forces

Old Glory:  another name for the United States flag

Patriotism:  devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty

Symbolism:  the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

Union:  joining of different smaller pieces to create one larger unit

Valor:  great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

Interesting Trivia About Memorial Day:

Memorial Day is always the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day pays tribute to those who have died during military service.  It is sometimes confused with honoring those who have served in the military.  That is actually Veterans Day.

At 3 pm on Memorial Day, there is a moment of silence across the country.

Some other ideas:

  • Stop at a local nursing home or veteran facility and have kids play a game with some of the war veterans.  A quick conversation while playing Checkers or Bingo could really brighten a day for an honorable someone.
  • Have kids record a video recording thanking the troops for our freedoms.  Upload it and email to an overseas unit.
  • Go on a mini-field trip in your hometown.  Look for things to take photos of that describe the following vocab words:  honor, memorial, Old Glory, freedom, patriotic

Below are also some great book links you might also want to check out (keep in mind that Flag Day will also soon be upon us).  Below the books list is also three-pack of free worksheets for you to use as you please.

The Wall by Eve Bunting
F is For Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison
America’s White Table by Margot Theis Raven

In honor of Memorial Day, I created a few activity pages for the kids to do on Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy and please be sure to remember!

Have a great holiday everyone and make sure to appreciate all those who have made our freedoms a reality!

~Charity

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