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Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
American Holidays
Match 8 national holidays, from Independence Day and Thanksgiving to Veterans Day, Labor Day and Flag Day, to what each one honors.
- Grade level
- Grades K–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- American symbols, National landmarks, Civic pride
What kids do
“Draw a line from each holiday to what we remember or celebrate on that day.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Thanking everyone who served in the
- The day the flag was chosen in 1777
- The Declaration of Independence in 1776
- Honoring the work people do
- Giving thanks for what we have
- Remembering soldiers who died serving our country
- Honoring George Washington and other
- Honoring a leader who worked for fair laws for all
Teacher tip
Connect it to the next holiday on the calendar.
How to use it
- Read a short picture book about the symbol.
- Connect it to a national holiday coming up.
- Use finished sheets for a quick gallery walk or a partner share.
Watch for
Kids from other countries may have their own national symbols. Invite them to share.
Talk about it
- If you made a new symbol for our class, what would it be?
- How does this connect to where we live?
Take it further
Design a symbol for your school or town.
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