School Memorial Day Pageant and Party, Educational, Patriotic, Nostaglic

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May goes by several names: Remembrance Day and Decoration Day. It falls on May 26, 2014, this year. We honor fallen military and our loved ones who have passed. Teachers and homeschool families, here's an educational Memorial Day pageant planner with U.S. history tie-ins, American patriotic themes and a vintage flavor. Educational, Vintage Memorial Day Student Pageant and Party

Back to School Party, Labor Day Social Studies Lesson Plans

Labor Day makes us think of picnics, parades and the last vacation before school starts. It's important to remember why we have a Labor Day and what it's all about. Labor Day is a day set aside to honor the work that people perform to care for loved ones and keep our country functioning. We honor too those who have lost their lives on the job, in accidents, strikes, lockouts or in the labor organizing process. Here's a classroom party planner for Labor Day Social Studies Lesson Planner. There are career day ideas, a preschool occupations unit and activities to explore the holiday.

Easy Kids 4th of July Party Planners--History, Crafts, Games, Food, Fun

Here's a blowout of crafts, games, activities, coloring pages, food and fun for 4th of July.


Check out my friend Karen Barnes' printable coloring pages article. Karen is the goddess of cool printable crafts.

And for 4th-festival sweet treats recipes, here are tummy-yummies from my pal Linda Ann Nickerson--4th of July Desserts and Treats.

My buddy Marie Anne St. Jean shares pet-friendly 4th of July picnic ideas (I love the costume ideas!).

From food guru (and all-round fun gal) Debbie Henthorn, here are No Ho-Hum Burgers--Entrees for the 4th of July.

Crafty Kay Wittenhauer shares this crocheted patriotic wreath pattern (My hat is off to yarn divas. In my hands, needles become weapons of mass destruction!)

Sylvia Cochran provides links for 4th of July history lesson plans and crafts. I love how she groups them by age-appropriate level.

Music is a must for celebrating our nation's birthday. My gal pal Carly Hart shares patriotic play list for 4th of July parties.

How about throwing an America birthday party for a fun and educational 4th of July? Children and adults of all ages will love these inexpensive games, crafts, activities and food.  Easy Kids' 4th of July Party Planner with U.S. History Ideas.

However you celebrate the 4th of July, be safe. If you're working, thanks for your contribution. 

Memorial Day and 4th of July Backyard Water Park

Red, White, Blue and Green! 4th of July Backyard Water Park Memorial Day and 4th of July means family picnics, backyard BBQs and lots of summer fun! Here's a complete DIY patriotic water fun park with 10 activities that you can set up in your backyard. All the guests, young and old can enjoy the fun! Be sure to make a separate area for the land lubbers who wish to stay dry. Your lawn gets a good drink of water and everyone can cool off. Educational and fun! Read more...

Free Printable Patriotic Crafts and Party Planner

Free Printable All American Patriotic Summer Crafts Family Fun is a well-named magazine. Cover to cover each issue of family fun is loaded with recipes, games, crafts, activities and free printable fun. Here is a list of free printable patriotic and all-American themed craft activities from Family Fun. Read More

Cheap Memorial Day and Last Day of School Party Planner

Red, White, Blue and 'Green'! Memorial Day or 4th of July Backyard Water Park
Create a patriotic themed water fun park in your backyard with 7 activity stations for 4Memorial Day and 4th of July fun for all ages. Environmentally friendly, with supplies from your recycling bin and a good drink of water for the yard. Cost under $10, plus water!
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Memorial Day Party Planner -History Activities

Cheap Kids Memorial Day Party Planner with U.S. History Ideas
Games, crafts, menu, recipes for Memorial Day fun. Includes US history activities. Great for school, homeschoolers, scouts and Memorial Day fun at home. Written for 4th of July and great for any patriotic holiday!
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Free Thanksgiving Party Puzzles and Games

Free Printable Thanksgiving Party Puzzles and Word Games Celebrate Thanksgiving parties with free printable holiday games, word games, puzzles, jigsaw puzzles. Liven up classroom lessons with puzzles and games. Share with family and friends for holiday get-togethers and parties! View more »

Free Printable Election 2012 Party Planner

Easy Kids Election Party Planner with U.S. History Ideas I wrote this article for a patriotic summer party, but most of the ideas adapt perfectly for a election party! Whether you vote Democrat or Republican, we can all celebrate America! Games, activities, crafts, menu, recipes,free printables, American history fun for a patriotic election party! View more »