Ten Simple Ways to Celebrate Flag Day

June 14th is Flag Day, a special day to learn about  our flag, and to honor America.  

Here are some fun ways to teach our children the meaning of the United States flag and to help them appreciate their heritage.  Choose a few ideas from the list that your family might enjoy. 

Invite friends to join you (if you'd like), and create happy memories together:

*  Display the flag.  Talk about what it    
   represents, and what it means to you.

*  Say the Pledge of Allegiance.  (You could 
   even learn to say it in sign language.)  

*  Talk about what the Pledge of Allegiance 
   represents, and what it means to you.

*  Learn the history of the flag.

*  Learn the history of Flag Day.

*  Learn flag etiquette, how to fold the flag,
    and why it's significant. 

 *  Learn about and sing the national anthem, 
    "The Star Spangled Banner."

*  Learn about and sing “You’re a Grand Old 
   Flag."  Sing or play other patriotic songs.

*  Make patriotic crafts.  Here are more ideas.  
   (Use them for a family parade with young 
   children, or to decorate for the 4th of July.)

*  Serve patriotic treats (or keep it simple with 
   watermelon or root beer floats) and have
   fun.

Additional resources are available at USFlag.org and USA Flag Site.