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Memorial Day Teacher Resources

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Incorporate our printables, lessons, and references across your curriculum to honor the men and women who have sacrified their lives in American wars. Patriotic art activities are a fun way for students to help decorate the classroom for this civic holiday. You will find resources and literature on heroes, heroines, and historic battles to help educate your class about wartime service.

Printables

All About Memorial Day
Memorial Day Word Fill-In
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Memorial Day Activities
Patriotic Book
Memorial Day: Exercises
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
More Popular Memorial Day Printables

Lesson Plans

The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Veterans Day Newspaper

Quizzes

Memorial Day Scramble
All About Memorial Day Quiz

References

World War II: Timeline
More Flag Facts
"Star-Spangled Banner"
Battles That Changed History
United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag
National Cemeteries
More Memorial Day References

Art, Music, & Drama Activities for Memorial Day

Star Design
Patriotic Hat
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
Patriotic Design
Patriotic Songs
Patriotic Shield
Patriotic Resist
More Memorial Day Art, Music, & Drama Activities

Memorial Day Language Arts Activities

Citizenship Word Search
World War II Student Project
"In Flanders Fields"
The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
Betsy Ross Flag Company
Slaughterhouse-Five Questions
Stars and Stripes Writing Activity
More Memorial Day Language Arts Activities

U.S. Flag Resources

The Pledge of Allegiance
Blank American Flag
American Flag (in color)
Flag Facts
Stars and Stripes -- First Draft
Stars and Stripes -- Final Draft
More Flag Day – Teacher Resources

Heroes & Heroines Resources

Activities to Honor Heroes
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers

American Revolution Resources

Slaughterhouse-Five Projects
Slaughterhouse-Five Short Answer
More Popular American Revolution Resources

U.S. Civil War Resources

Reading Warm-Up 31 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
Harriet Tubman Biography
Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
Across Five Aprils Discussion Guide
Civil War Epitaphs
The Underground Railroad
The Blue and the Gray
More Popular U.S. Civil War Resources

World War I Resources

U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor
U.S. Casualties in the Major Wars
Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents
More World War I Teacher Resources

World War II Resources

Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five Synopsis
War and Peace
More World War II Teacher Resources

Vietnam War Resources

Events in the Vietnam War
Vietnam War Student Project
Okay for Now Educator Guide
Reading Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 5 & 6: Historical Fiction
Anti-War Protests
War Is... Author Notes
Discussion Guide for the Novels of Maria Testa

War Resources for Social Studies Class

Battles of World War I
What Is War?
War of the Roses
Weapons of War
Women and World War II
The Controversy Over Nuclear Weapons
Defining War and Aggression
More War Resources for Social Studies Class

Other Memorial Day Resources

Dealing with War in the Classroom
Holocaust Internet Resources
Patriotic Art Activities
September 11, 2001: Tenth Anniversary
Veterans Day – Teacher Resources
Patriotic Art Activities

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Maurice Sendak
Beloved children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, most known for his classic Where the Wild Things Are, passed away May 8, 2012. Commemorate this creative giant by reading Wild Things, Brundibar, Bumble-Ardy, or another one of his lovely books in your classroom.

May Calendar of Events
The month of May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including Transportation Week (5/13-19), Memorial Day (5/28), and World No Tobacco Day (5/31). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and Transportation Month all May long!

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