🇺🇸 Memorial Day
Last Monday in May Grades K–5
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the US military.
📅 Next dates
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- Monday, May 29, 2028
📖 The story
After the Civil War, people decorated soldiers’ graves with flowers. It was first called Decoration Day, first observed nationally on May 30, 1868.
At 3 p.m. local time, Americans are asked to pause for a National Moment of Remembrance. Red poppies are a symbol of remembrance.
✨ Traditions
- Placing flags and flowers on graves
- Parades
- A moment of remembrance at 3 p.m.
- Red poppies
✂️ Activities
Paper Poppy
- Cut a red paper circle with wavy edges.
- Add a black button or circle in the middle.
- Wear it or add it to a class remembrance wall.
Memorial Day quiz
When is Memorial Day?
What was it first called?
Which flower is a symbol of remembrance?
💭 Let’s write
How is Memorial Day different from Veterans Day?
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