Which Patriotic Holiday? This is a sorting game to help children distinguish between 6 of the major patriotic holidays of the U.S.A: Designed by Sally DeCost of Elementary Matters Presidents Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Constitution Day Veterans Day
Directions: run off on cardstock and laminate. Split each of the base cards in half. Split the question cards in quarters. Children should spread out the base cards, then sort out the question cards on one of the 7 base cards. Presidents Day This game has 2 sets of base cards. The first set is for less experienced students who may need the hints. The second set is for more experienced students, and only has pictures and a title. We celebrate all the presidents of our country, particularly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Presidents Day is the third Monday in February. Place all Presidents Day cards here.
Memorial Day Flag Day We remember people who served our country and died. It s come to be a day to honor any loved one who has died. We celebrate the last Monday in May. Place all Memorial Day cards here. We celebrate the adoption of our country s flag on June 14, 1777. We celebrate on June 14 th. Place all Flag Day cards here.
Independence Day Constitution Day Our country s birthday The anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence We celebrate on July 4 th. Place all Independence Day cards here. We celebrate the signing of our country s constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. We celebrate on September 17th. Place all Constitution Day cards here.
Veterans Day All U.S.A. Holidays We remember all service people who served our country: Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Army. We celebrate on November 11. Many Americans like to display the flag on national holidays. Many communities have parades or special ceremonies to honor these days. Many people celebrate national holidays with patriotic music. Many people wear red, white, and blue clothing to honor their country on these special occasions. Place all Veterans Day cards here. Place All U.S.A. Holiday cards here.
Here is the second set of base cards for more experienced students: Presidents Day Place all Presidents Day cards here.
Memorial Day Flag Day Place all Memorial Day cards here. Place all Flag Day cards here.
Independence Day Constitution Day Place all Independence Day cards here. Place all Constitution Day cards here.
Veterans Day All U.S.A. Holidays Place all Veterans Day cards here. Place All U.S.A.Holiday cards here.
Question #1 Question #3 in the month of February? in the month of June? Question #2 in the month of May? Question #4 in the month of July?
Question #5 Question #7 with parades? in the month of November? Question #6 in the month of September? Question #8 Which U.S.A. holiday is celebrates our country s flag?
Question #9 Question #11 by singing patriotic songs? Which U.S.A. holiday is our country s birthday? Question #10 people who have died for our freedom? Question #12 the leaders of our country?
Question #13 Question #15 by special ceremonies? the document that gave our country freedom? Question #14 all the men and women who protect our country? Question #16 the document that makes our laws?
Question #17 Question #19 George Washington?? men and women who are in the Army? Question #18 something that was signed on July 4 th? Question #20 something that was signed on September 17 th?
Question #21 Question #23 a banner with stars and stripes as our nation s flag? Abraham Lincoln? Question #22 by wearing red, white, and blue clothing? Question #24 men and women who serve our country in the Coast Guard?
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1 Presidents Day 2 Memorial Day 3 Flag Day 4 Independence Day 5 all USA holidays 6 Constitution Day 7 Veterans Day 8 all USA holidays 9 all USA holidays 10 Memorial Day 11 Independence Day 12 Presidents Day Answer Key 13 all USA holidays 14 Veterans Day 15 Independence Day 16 Veterans Day 17 Presidents Day 18 Independence Day 19 Veteran s Day 20 Constitution Day 21 Flag Day 22 all USA holidays 23 Presidents Day 24 Veterans Day
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