Flag Day 2009 Free Printables and Coloring Pages

Teach your kids patriotism, flag etiquette and the history of Flag Day with the help of free printables and coloring pages. Flag Day is June 14, 2009, and the perfect time to have family talks about America and why we celebrate this holiday.

Apples 4 the Teacher has one of the most complete libraries of online resources about Flag Day. Much more than just coloring pages, there are related reading lists and thematic studies about the holiday. The short stories and poems are nice-sized bites of information that will encourage summer reading efforts.

Printables

I'm bored! If those words strike terror into your heart, try something different when the kids say this and challenge them to throw a Flag Day celebration. You will find decorations, party ideas, and games online. Let them invite their friends and have fun while they learn.

Flag Day Party

Toddlers can celebrate Flag Day, and it is a good way to introduce them to history. A good site with age appropriate printables and fun facts to share with preschoolers is Coloring Pages. The images can be printed in color or black-and-white.

Toddler Printables

Flag Day is more than flags. Use the free printables to explore with your youngsters to many American symbols of freedom and patriotism like the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty.

Flag Day Symbols

The nation's military are key parts of Flag Day, American history, and our future. Patriotic Coloring Pages features many images of Uncle Sam, soldiers, and other service members. Encourage children to color a picture and mail it to a soldier as a way to celebrate this holiday.

Military Printables

Children need lots of coloring and cutting exercises to develop gross and fine motor skills. Free Kids Coloring has several neat printable designs that can be used for cutting practice, like a double-sided Flag Day sign, and an image of Uncle Sam with the American flag.

Coloring & Cutting Practice

For more mature students who like challenges, the images on Color Me Good have fine details and would make good framed artwork. There are many patriotic images, and is age appropriate for fourth grade and up.

Challenging Designs

If you need teaching ideas for summer themes for your kids, a Flag Day unit is a good way to have a simple yet informative study. Educational World has Flag Day lesson plans, crafts, recipes, music, games, and activities.

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