Constitution day activities 2nd grade

Create a Preamble Flag to learn the Preamble to the US Constitution and celebrate America's freedom and flag.

We had fun learning about the Constitution today! I found these ideas on Pinterest! We began by making tricorn hats with "powdered" hair. I prepped the materials by cutting blue construction paper into the hat shape, and by cutting white construction paper into strips. I stapled 2 sides of the hat together. The students curled the white paper strips and then glued them onto the hat. Finally I put the hat around the student's head and stapled it in front to fit. Then I got the "marker quills"…

If you're looking for some last minute constitution day activities, I've got a few I think you'll love! Don't miss the freebie in this post.

Your students will love learning about the U.S. Constitution with these Constitution Day worksheets!

Upper elementary teachers, are you looking for engaging & meaningful activities to help your students understand Constitution Day & the US Preamble? These free easy to implement ideas will help you teach effortlessly yet make a big impact with your 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students this Constitution Day. Constitution Day read aloud books, activities & art integration will help you enjoy teaching about this September holiday. Click to read this blog post and grab a free printable.

Grab and Go Activities for Constitution Day Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17th each year, is an excellent opportunity to introduce young students to the U.S. Constitution and its significance in American History. If you're a teacher or a parent looking for engaging and kid-friendly activities to celebrate this special day, look no further! Our Print and Go Constitution Day craft and writing packet is designed specifically for K-2nd grade students. With this comprehensive set of…

Teaching the Constitution to elementary students can be tricky. Find out about easy to implement lesson ideas and activities.

Although Constitution Day is only celebrated on September 17th we should celebrate it all week long. It is the most important document for all Americans and students need to understand why it was written and how important it is in protecting our rights and freedoms. I have put together some great websites for you to check out with free resources, lessons and activities. Scholastic has some wonderful lesson plans and free printables for the intermediate grades which you can access by clicking…

Celebrating Constitution Week...how to be a good citizen!

Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Sorry I am a day late posting this week's Must Read Mentor Text. This week's book is a great one for Social Studies! If you teach about United States government and the Constitution, then this is definitely one you want to check out! It's called We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States. The illustrations and forward are by David Catrow. It's very simple- it takes you through each segment of the preamble with adorable kid-friendly…