Grades K–3
American Symbols Match
Match 8 American symbols, like the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and the White House, to what each one means.
Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
Color the American Flag
Color the U.S. flag, count its 13 stripes and 50 stars, and learn what each one stands for.
- 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
“Color the flag: red stripes on top and bottom, and a blue box behind the white stars. Then count!”
Printed on the sheet:
- The 13 stripes stand for the 13 colonies that became the first states.
- The 50 stars stand for the 50 states.
- 2. How many white stripes?
Teacher tip
Count the stripes and stars together before coloring.
How to use it
- Show a photo of the real symbol or landmark before the sheet.
- Find the symbol on a coin, a stamp or a dollar bill.
- Start with a quick question that connects the topic to kids’ own lives.
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
Make a class book of American symbols.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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