Big Idea: What meanings do national symbols have?

My Own Calendar

 California Standard K.2 Students recognize national and state symbols and icons such as the national and state flags, the bald eagle, and the Statue of Liberty.

Materials: Crayons, pen or pencil, printout of calendar

 

1. Print the calendar. Download Calendar

 
 

2. Think of one or two celebrations your class had in that month.
 
 

3. Write the name of that celebration on your chart paper.
 
 

4. Draw a picture of something from the celebration.
 
 

5. Share your calendar with family members.
 

 
 

Thanksgiving and Independence Day

Here are some Thanksgiving pictures. Click on one of the small images to make it bigger. Ask someone to help you print the picture. Now you can color!

Many people put flags outside to celebrate Independence Day. Look at a picture of the American Flag. How many red stripes are on the flag?

More Holidays

Every year you celebrate your birthday. Independence Day is America's birthday. Did you know that we celebrate the birthday of the American flag, too? June 14 is Flag Day, the birthday of the flag.

Look at all the different versions of the flag. Can you find the flag we use today?

Then and Now

A family tree shows how all the members of your family are related. Take a look at Donald Duck's family tree. Can you find Donald's parents? Can you find his sister? Ask someone for help if you need it.

George Washington: Our First President

George Washington was America's first president. Do you know any stories about George Washington? Many artists have painted pictures of George Washington. Some people have even made dolls!

Take a look at this picture. Can you find George Washington? Click on the next button to see more pictures of George Washington. Make sure to move your mouse over the paintings to see the pictures change. Ask someone if you need help finding the next button.

Lesson 5 Pocahontas

See Pocahontas as she looked in real life.