Patriot Day is coming up quickly. Which to me means fun and exciting preschool flag crafts with my Little Man. Did you know that Patriot Day is this month?
What is Patriot Day?
In the United States, Patriot Day observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the 2,977 killed in the 2001 September 11 attacks. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, President George W. Bush, proclaimed Friday September 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. source
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This is a day of service and remembrance. Head over to this post: 10 Reasons to Encourage Your Kids to Volunteer to learn more about volunteering with children. A local food bank is a great place to start helping in your community. Here are 10 Items Food Banks Need.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. – Hebrews 13: 16
When you have younger children in the home celebrating Patriot Day may mean crafts and snacks that you make together. Here’s a fun roundup of ten preschool flag crafts and other ideas!
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10 Preschool Flag Crafts and Ideas
- Paper Bag Luminaries
- Popsicle Stick Flag
- Tissue Paper Flag
- Dauber Flag Craft
- Flag Suncatcher
- Marshmallow Star Kabobs
- Pipe Cleaner Ring
- Coffee Filter Pom Poms
- Patriotic Pretzels
- Patriotic Snow Cones
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Heidi Bee says
This is such a terrific idea for all ages, I think we will be making a few of these. I think it is so important to remember 9/11 nd not take for granted the freedoms we have!