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Celebrating Memorial Day with your Kids
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While Memorial Day weekend is a great time to relax and enjoy the summer weather, it’s also a chance to teach your kids about the significance of Memorial Day. Use these fun activities to explain and honor Memorial Day with your children.
Teach your children about Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is more than just a day off; it's also an important holiday that celebrates the soldiers who have died for our country. Here are some kid-friendly articles that talk about Memorial Day:
Memorial Day Videos & Activities
Go to a local Memorial Day Parade.
Find a parade near you.
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Make a Memorial Day snack
This sweet and fruity treat has a patriotic spin.
Ingredients:
- Graham Crackers
- Frosting/cool whip
- Cut up strawberries
- Blueberries
Directions:
1. Cover graham crackers in frosting/cool whip.
2. Place blueberries in one corner for the stars.
3. Line up strawberry slices for the stripes.
4. Enjoy!
Send a card to an on-duty soldier.
Have your little ones make some cards for soldiers currently serving. Use a website like amillionthanks.com to find a soldier to send them to.
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