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Acrostic Form: Flag Write an acrostic poem about the flag. With a picture to color.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme A-M (color) The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. One letter per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more. These match our patriotic calendar header set.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme N-Z (color) The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. One letter per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more. These match our patriotic calendar header set.
Booklet: U.S. Symbols (primary) A simple 10 page booklet, each page featuring a picture of a different U.S. symbol with a short sentence ("The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.")
Color and Write: July 4th (elem) A picture of Uncle Sam ringing the Liberty Bell to color and lines to write.
Coloring Page: Eagle  
Coloring Page: Statue of Liberty Drawing of the Statue of Liberty to color.
Coloring Page: Uncle Sam's Hat Color this drawing of Uncle Sam's hat, or trace and cut out to make a great shapebook.
Coloring Page: USA Flag (blank) Color your own stripes on this US flag or use for a shapebook.
Coloring Page: USA Sign Color this USA sign for fun or use it as a report cover.
Crossword: U.S. Symbols (elem/ upper elem) 11 ACROSS: AKA "Old Glory"
Dot to Dot: Liberty Bell (to 23)  
Flag: United States Color this line drawing of the American flag, or trace and cut out to make a shapebook.
KWL: U.S. Constitution Use this form to organize Know, Want to know, and Learned material about the U.S. Constitution.
Poster: Constitution Preamble The text to the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Day is September 17th.
Poster: Pledge of Allegiance Text to the Pledge, with full color graphics.
Poster: Star Spangled Banner printable 1st verse
Shapebook: July 4th (blank) Trace and cut out this stars-and-stripes border pattern to make a great shapebook.
Word Search: Fourth of July From "America" to "white"
Word Search: U.S. Symbols (elem) Find the words, from "bald eagle" to "bill of rights" in this continental-U.S. shaped word search.
Writing Paper: USA Flag Lined and unlined paper with a picture of a U.S. flag.
Writing Prompt: Proud American (primary/elem) "I am proud to be a United States citizen because..."
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Early Reader: Fourth of July "Look at the flag." This four-page booklet is a great introduction to Independence Day for early readers. Comes with illustrations to color.
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols (primary) Set of seven pages easy to read with pictures to color for one download (larger file).
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (primary) Picture of Statue of Liberty to color and informative text.
Color and Read: U.S: Symbols - Liberty Bell (primary) Picture of the Liberty Bell to color and informative text.
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - Bald Eagle (primary) Drawing of bald eagle to color, and informative text.
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - The White House (primary) Drawing of the White House to color and informative text.
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - United States Flag (primary) Short explanation of U.S. flag. Includes drawing of flag to color.
Word Wall: American Symbols and Traditions From "American flag" to "Washington D.C.". These vocabulary building word strips are great for word walls.
Word Wall: American Symbols and Traditions (pictures) From "bald eagle" to "White House". These vocabulary building word strips with pictures are great for word walls, sentence strips, spelling and vocabulary practice.
Word Search: American Symbols and Traditions From "anthem" to "White House".
Memory Game: U.S. Symbols and Traditions (color) Fun American symbol and tradition pictures and words make these flashcards useful for related activities.
Memory Game: U.S. Symbols and Traditions (b/w) Fun American symbol and tradition pictures and words make these flashcards useful for related activities.
Calendar: Patriotic (days) Red, white and blue numbers from 1-31, as well as matching stars. Great for making a July calendar or for playing math games. Six to a page.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme n-x (color) The lower case letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme n-x and numbers 0-9 (color) The lower case letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.
Assignment Forms: United States (all ages) Fun USA-themed late homework notices, assignment notices, notes from the teacher, and grading sheet.
Book: Fourth of July Mice (primary) Enhances Bethany Roberts's tale of patriotic mice.
Book: Hats Off for the Fourth of July! (primary) Enhances Harriet Ziefert's story about an Independence Day parade.
Bookmarks: Fourth of July  
Comprehension: Declaration of Independence (elem) A fact-filled reading comprehension about the Declaration of Independence.
Comprehension: Declaration of Independence (primary) A simple and factual reading comprehension about the Declaration of Independence.
Fiction: Independence Day (elementary) Realistic fiction about Independence Day from a boy's point of view, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions and a writing prompt.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Bald Eagle (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Liberty Bell (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (elem) A fact-filled page about the Statue of Liberty, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (upper elem/middle) A reading comprehension, featuring a "complete the timeline" activity.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Flag (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Great Seal (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle) A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday.
Comprehensions: American Symbols (elem) The abcteach comprehensions for U.S. symbols (the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the Flag, and the Great Seal), including thoughtful writing prompts, are gathered into one easy download.
Crossword: Fourth of July with answer sheet
Fiction: The Pledge of Allegiance (elementary) "Every morning at 8:30 a.m., my school says the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag." Realistic fiction followed by multiple choice questions.
Map and Flag: United States Map and flag of the United States.
Worksheet: Matching - U.S. Symbols (primary) Match the pictures of U.S. symbols with the corresponding words.
Worksheet: Picture Sentences - Independence Day (primary) "The man is eating watermelon." Choose the sentence that best describes the picture.
Research and Report: United States Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about the United States. Includes a survey and graph to find out about people's favorite American food.
Research and Report: USA Web,Venn,acrostic, story planner,did you know cards, and report form.
Sign: American Symbols  
Sudoku: U.S. Symbols (6x6) Solve the sudoku by filling in the missing U.S. symbols (featuring bald eagle, flag, Statue of Liberty and more)
Unscramble the Words: Fourth of July From "birthday" to "summer".
USA: Map and Flag Cards  
Word Search: Fourth of July From "America" to "white".
Writing Paper: Fourth of July (elementary) Wide-lined writing paper with an illustration of fireworks and the title "Fourth of July" at the top.
Story Sequence: Independence Day (upper elem/middle) Read the events, put them in order (explaining the reasoning for the order), then write them into a story with creative embellishments. This lesson is adaptable to a variety of levels.
Story Sequence: Independence Day (elem/upper elem) Read the story, then number the events as they occur in the story. Write the story again in your own handwriting and draw a picture to go with the text.
Comprehension: Bastille Day (upper elem) In the U.S., Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. On July 14th, the French celebrate Bastille Day. Learn more about this holiday and then answer the multiple choice questions and fill in the Venn diagram.
Story Sequence: Independence Day (primary/elem) Cut out the pictures and put them in order next to the sentences. Then read a story that uses the sentences as the foundation. Good early reader work.
Booklet: Independence Day (elementary) There are many things that we can do. Some families like to barbecue.
Poster: Pledge of Allegiance - French Text of the Pledge in French.
Poster: Star-Spangled Banner Complete lyrics to the U.S. national anthem.
Coloring Page: abcteach KIDS - U.S. Flag  
Biography: Francis Scott Key (upper elem/ middle) Biography of the "Star Spangled Banner" writer, with comprehension questions.
Poster: Pledge of Allegiance - German German version of the Pledge, with full color graphics.
Poster: Pledge of Allegiance - Spanish Spanish version of the Pledge, with full color graphics.
Book: Biscuit's Fourth of July (primary) Book comprehension and vocabulary enhancement for this installment of Alyssa Satin Capucilli's popular "Biscuit" series. Biscuit the puppy celebrates Independence Day.
Bookmarks: Independence Day Colorful Independence Day bookmarks.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme A-L (color) The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme a-m (color) The lower case letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme M-Z (color) The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.
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Sites For Teachers Check out these excellent education websites.
Link to Independence Day at DLTK KIDS Coloring pages, crafts and printables with an Independence Day theme at this link.
Link to Independence Day from NPS The National Park Service has great educational Independence Day materials at this link.




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