5 Ways to Celebrate Flag Day!
June 14th is Flag Day in the US!
Have you ever celebrated Flag Day?
It's a great day to celebrate and learn about our country's flag!
If you'd like to celebrate Flag Day this year, here are 5 great ways to celebrate and learn more about our beloved Stars and Stripes!
Also, be sure to check out our American Flag Unit Study for some engaging activities and lessons about our flag!
1. Learn about the symbolism of the US Flag
What do the stars and stripes mean? How many of each are there and why? How has love for our flag and all it represents inspired music including our National Anthem?
2. Read a book about the US Flag
Here are a few great books to read about the US Flag:
Picture Books:
Who Was Betsy Ross? by James Buckley Jr.
Resource Books:
For more book recommendations, see our complete list of books to help you celebrate America!
3. Display a US Flag
Find a great place inside or outside your home to display a US Flag and leave it up until the 4th of July!
4. Host a Flag Day Parade
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join you for a fun flag parade.. Grab a handful or 2 of small US Flags or patriotic pinwheels. Tie red, white, and blue streamers to bike handlebars and strollers. Don your favorite patriotic colored clothing. Add some red, white, and blue themed snacks...blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon, vanilla ice cream or yogurt and you'll have a great snack to cool off with after your parade! Go all out and decorate with red, white, and blue too!
5. Sing a song about the Flag
The "Star-Spangled Banner" and "You're a Grand 'Ole Flag" will definitely put you in the Flag Day Spirit!
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