Provide crayons or markers and an assortment of red, white, and blue paper and other decorations. Students can send a card to a friend or family member. Grades 2-4 Words to the Pledge Have students draw an outline of the United States flag, including lines for the stripes. On each stripe have students write one line of the Pledge of Allegiance. Students can draw or paste an image of the hero on the stamp.
Students can then write important facts and dates about the hero on the back.
Memorial Day Word Finds Have students find words related to Memorial Day hidden in a puzzle. Have students follow a simple pattern to cut a five-pointed star. Many historians believe this pattern was used to make the first U.S. flag. Students can decorate the classroom with this patriotic symbol. Then have students write their own personal essay that explains what Memorial Day means to them.