Memorial Day Activities for Kids |
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About Memorial Day
What is the background of Memorial Day? When did it start? Why is it celebrated? |
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When is Memorial Day 2008?
Need to know the exact date of Memorial Day this year? Here's a chart that shows what day Memorial Day is celebrated from 2005 - 2011. |
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Memorial Day Coloring Pages
Get out your interactive crayon to color these pictures that salute our men and women in the Armed Services. |
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Kids Crafts and Activity Ideas
Fun craft ideas for Memorial Day Celebrations include an Ant Picnic Centerpiece, Patriotic Craft Stick Flag, Patriotic Pins, God Bless America Door Signs, Patriotic Cross, Flag Box, Sand Art, Photo Frames and Red, White and Blue Votives. |
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Thematic Reading
List - Kids Books
Memorial Day book descriptions and reviews for elementary and preschool reading. Titles include: Let Their Spirits Dance, Let's Get Ready for Memorial Day, Memorial Day Surprise, Memorial Day True Book, Memorial Day and The Wall. |
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Memorial
Day Short Stories
Thematic reading that celebrates soldiers who have died for our country. Classics include: The Colonel of the Zouaves, The Little Drummer Boy, The Young Sentinel and Two Hero Stories of the Civil War. |
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Printable
Memorial Day Poems
Expressive poetry to honor all military that have died in service. The collection includes: Americans in Strength, An Old Wooden Chair, God Bless Our Native Land, Home of the Brave, One Nation Under God, Purple Heart, That Fateful Fourth, The American Hero, Their Courage, They Keep Us Free, This Land We Love, Those Who Dare Fight, What Heroes Gave, The Unknown Soldier and I Stand Before You. |
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Fact Sheet - America's Wars
From the Department of Veterans Affairs, a list of all wars America has been involved in since 1775 through 2006. Statistics include the total of servicemembers, battle deaths, and wounded. |
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Scrambler Puzzles
War Memorial picture puzzles to unscramble. The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is home of numerous memorials to soldiers and politicians that have died giving service to our country. Find interesting facts and background about these famous Memorials. |
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Memorial Day Word Search
Can you find all the words in the puzzle associated
with Memorial Day? There are 8 different words each time you play! |
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Memorial Day Word Search Challenge
Can you find all the words in the puzzle associated
with Memorial Day? There are 10 different words each time you play! |
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Memorials in Washington, D.C. - Jigsaw Puzzles Quotes
Interactive jigsaw puzzles that
kids can play online. Learn famous dedication quotes to people who have lost their lives during wartime. Do some quotes carry a deeper meaning? |
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Other Patriotic Activities: |
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Armed Forces Day |
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Flag
Day Activities |
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4th
of July Activities |
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Veterans'
Day Activities |
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Famous
American Coloring Pages |
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