Memorial Day Projects for Children
Online Coloring, Puzzles, Games and Printable Activities for Kids
The following websites provide a variety of educational Memorial Day activities for children. Coloring pages, puzzles, word games and printable projects are included.
Memorial Day, a long standing tradition, is a special day observed each May to honor, bring awareness and pay respect to those brave men and women who have given their lives defending America.
Originally called “Decoration Day”, the special day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868. At that time, graves of those who died in the Civil War were decorated. Later, all men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice were honored. In 1971, the date was changed to match the federal observance day. While Memorial Day normally marks the beginning of summer, the day is donned with flying flags, parades, picnics patriotic music and fanfare.
The following websites provide a wide assortment of educational and entertaining Memorial Day activities that are child-friendly and kid-safe. From online puzzles and word games, to colorful coloring pages and printables, the free online and offline projects listed below convey the true message and spirit of Memorial Day.
Online Puzzles:
- JigZone Memorial Day Puzzle- JigZone offers a wonderful array of online puzzles that are suitable for any age. Puzzles can be adjusted to fit different difficulty levels, from 6 piece classics, to 247 piece triangles. Puzzles can also be embedded in websites and blogs and can be emailed to friends and family. To easily locate this puzzle from the home page, click the “Puzzle Gallery” link at the bottom of the page, then click “Holidays” and “Others”.
- SurfNetKids American Flag Concentration Puzzle - This online concentration game for younger children requires memory skills. Click two tiles at a time to reveal the hidden picture until a match is found.
Word Games:
- Planet Oz Kids Memorial Day Word Search – This online word game for older children is just plain fun. Find the hidden words in the mixed-up letters that reflect the Memorial Day holiday. Play over and over again, by clicking on the “Rescramble” button. From the main PlanetOzKids main page, click “Ozzoom”, and “Word Search Games” to easily locate.
- VA Gov Kids Word Jumble – This fun online word game from the Department of Veterans Affairs, is for older children. To play, drag the jumbled up letters to the empty box at the top of the page, and place in order to make a word. To easily locate this game, from the main VA page, click “Kids Page” in the menu bar, “6th-12th Graders”, “Games” and “Word Jumble”. Fun!
Printables:
- Homeschooling About Memorial Day Door Hangers - This printable project is a wonderful way to remember Memorial Day. To make, print with color printer, cut along dotted lines, cutting out the circled areas. Laminate for added durability and hang on door knobs. Adobe Reader required.
- Kids Printables Memorial Day Coloring Pages - Kids Printables offers 8 different black and white printable coloring pages for children. Print and color offline.
- DLTK-Cards Custom Writing Paper – DLTK-Cards offers this fully customizable project for children. Users are able to choose the design from start to finish. Follow the prompts to create a customized design and print. To locate from main page, click on “Writing Paper” to begin.
Coloring Pages:
- VA Gov Kids – This website, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides many learning activities for children. The online coloring pages are just plain fun. There is also a similar drawing activity. Requires Flash.
- Apples 4 The Teacher Memorial Day Coloring Pages – Apples 4 The Teacher offers 9 different Memorial Coloring pages for children. Projects can be colored online or offline. To easily locate from main page, click the search button at the bottom of the page and type “Memorial Day Coloring Pages” or click the “Color” button at the top of the page. Requires Macromedia Flash.
Miscellaneous:
- USFlag - American flags require special care, special handling and special folding techniques. For information on how to fold a US flag properly, USFlag.org provides step-by-step instruction.
Entertain and educate children with the Memorial Day activities listed above.
