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By Kim Vij 8 Comments

How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, it’s also a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, and celebrate our nation’s freedom. Here are some activities for how to discuss Memorial Day with Kids.

How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids

What is Memorial Day?

When your kids ask, “What is Memorial Day?” be prepared to give them the proper answer. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in our nation’s service.

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed by General John Logan on May 5, 1868 and was observed later that month on May 30 when flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried at Arlington Cemetery.

Memorial day with child by visiting soldiers headstones and leaving american flags.

Teaching the meaning of Memorial Day to your children can be a challenge. We want our children to understand why this holiday means so much to our country’s history and our military families.

The simplest thing you can do to honor this holiday with your children is to spend time talking to them about what Memorial Day means to you.

Take the day to talk and reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Another way is to spend time learning about patriotism and why we celebrate our nation’s freedom. There is a reason why so many have given the ultimate sacrifice… it’s for the honor of our country, The United States of America.

Building a sense of pride is important!

Military.com Shares Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day with Kids

  • Honor and Respect
  • Visit and Pay Tribute
  • Celebrate with a Parade
  • Recognize our Heroes
  • Educate with History
  • Create with Crafts
  • Break Bread Together
  • Make a Soldier’s Day
Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle for Kids
4th of July Snack for Kids with Fruit

Memorial Day Activities for Kids

Edible Flag Snack 
Patriotic Activities for Kids 
Water Color an America Flag
American Symbols Packet
Handprint Flag
Handprint and Footprint Flag
Patriotic Preschool Pack
Flag Craft
Medal of Honor
Memorial Day Crafts & Worksheets
The Real Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day Lesson Plans and Activities
Red and White Pinwheels
Paper Poppies
Memorial Day Puzzles for Kids
Patriotic Preschool Activities
10 Ways to Encourage Patriotism in Kids 

Child blowing bubbles near flag for Memorial Day

Do you have a special soldier that you’re remembering today?

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Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 4th of July, America, grade school, Kim, Memorial Day, Patriotism, Preschool

About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Bethany says

    May 28, 2012 at 9:28 am

    You have so many great ideas here. I'm going to add a link to this post to my own Memorial Day post.

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    May 28, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Neat Idea's. Emily will love making Memorial Day Necklaces…..

    Reply
  3. Cristin says

    May 28, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Great ideas!
    Thank you for sharing our flag!
    Happy Memorial Day!
    Cristin @ Serendipity

    Reply
  4. Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says

    May 28, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Thanks Bethany! I added yours to ours as well!

    Reply
  5. Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says

    May 28, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Thanks Cristin! Your handprint and footprint flag is adorable, I can't wait to do it with my children for 4th of July and mail it off to their grandparents. Thanks for sharing the idea!

    Reply
  6. Parental Control Software says

    May 30, 2012 at 1:16 am

    Aside from the ideas. I love the pics. I spent my memorial day on the road with my son.

    Reply
  7. Janet Sedano says

    May 24, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Thanks for all the great ideas and links. I know my daughter will like the handprint flag. I'll share with you some Memorial Day vocabulary word games that I'm using with my daughter at SpellingCity.com
    http://tinyurl.com/kjkkjjb

    Reply
  8. Pennies of Time says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Excellent post and so handy to many ideas in one spot. Thank you! Linking to this in my post on our Memorial Day.

    Reply

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