The United States Flag

Make a US Flag: Cut out and glue on stripes and stars, or attach shiny star stickers!

Stars, Stripes, & Colors Mini Tab Book
·There are 50 stars on the current United States flag, one for each state.
·There are 13 stripes on the flag, one for each of the original 13 colonies.
·The color red stands for victory and hardiness.
·The color white stands for purity and innocence.
·The color blue stands for loyalty and justice.

Why are the stars in a circle?
·The founders of our country wanted the colonies to be equal, not one above the others. The circle was to encourage cooperation of the colonies.
·"Let the 13 stars in a circle stand as a new constellation in the heavens." ~ George Washington

Flag Timeline Flap Book - read directions on the form.

Famous Quotes & Notes Notebook Pages & Quote Book
·Quotations, Poems, & Songs for copy work or study.

Betsy Ross Notebook Page & Mini Books

Materials for teaching the Pledge of Allegiance to children:

Pledge of Allegiance Poster or Puzzle
Storage Puzzle Pocket
Pledge of Allegiance Copywork Pages

Pledge of Allegiance Vocabulary Notebook Page
Pledge of Allegiance Vocabulary Cards & Pocket
·allegiance - devotion or loyalty
·indivisible - unable to be divided or broken apart
·justice - truth, fairness, the right thing
·liberty - allowed to do something freely within reasonable limits
·nation - a large number of people living under a united government system
·pledge - a promise or agreement
·republic - people or public ruled government through elected representatives
·united - joined, combined as one

Study the United States Flag's Code

Pledge Etiquette Mini Book:
· Stand at attention when saying the Pledge of Allegiance or singing the National Anthem.
· Place your right hand over your heart.
· Hats shall be removed as a sign of respect ~ hold the hat over your left shoulder with the right hand.
· Uniformed persons give a military salute.

Flag Display Flap Book:
· Display the flag from sunrise to sunset every day and only during the night when lighted properly.
· Raise the flag quickly and lower grandly.
· Do not display the flag outside on bad weather days.
· Display it on all public and government buildings.
· Display the flag near polling places on election days.
· Display it during school days and at schools.

Special Days to Display the United States Flag Mini Book & Graphics:
· New Year's Day, January 1
· Inauguration Day, January 20
· Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, 3rd Monday in January
· Washington's Birthday, 3rd Monday in February
· Easter Sunday
· Mother's Day, 2nd Sunday in May
· Armed Forces Day, 3rd Saturday in May
· Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), last Monday in May
· Flag Day, June 14
· Father's Day, 3rd Sunday in June
· Independence Day, July 4
· Labor Day, 1sr Monday in September
· Constitution Day, September 17
· Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October
· Navy Day, October 27
· Veterans Day, November 11
· Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November
· Christmas Day, December 25
· Other days proclaimed by the President of the United States
· Birthdays of States (Admission States)
· State holidays

Respect for the Flag Scroll:
· Write a summary paragraph or list ways the flag should be respected.

United States Flag Rules & Regulations Notebook Pages:
·Use to write a summary paragraph or to list a any other info about the flag and its rules and regulations that you studied.

How to Fold the US Flag Mini Book:
· Step 1 - Lay the flag open and flat on a table or held.
· Step 2 - Fold in half width-wise.
· Step 3 - Fold the flag in half width-wise again.
· Step 4 - Fold up a triangle, starting at the striped end.
· Step 5 - Repeat step four several times.
· Step 6 - Fold until only the end of the star area is exposed.
· Step 7 - Fold down the square into a triangle and tuck inside the folds.

US Flag & Pocket:
·Use for flag folding practice and storage.

Lesson plans, materials, videos, lapbook resources, worksheets, links, and more to teach patriotic songs of the United States at the above link!
The Star Spangle Banner ~ Stars & Stripes Forever
You're a Grand Old Flag ~ Yankee Doodle
America the Beautiful ~ America
& other songs