Categories: 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | Art | Language Arts
Estimated Time: 0-10 minutes
Materials Needed: Post-it® Specialty Die Cut Notes, Star Shapes (7350-STR), Post-it® Flags 1 inch, Red (680-RD2), Post-it® Flags 1 inch, Blue (680-BE2)
Materials Needed:
- Post-it® Specialty Die Cut Notes
- Star Shapes (7350-STR)
- Post-it® Flags 1 inch
- Red (680-RD2)
- Post-it® Flags 1 inch
- Blue (680-BE2)
Description:
Post-it notes are distributed to each student. They record the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of being an AMERICAN !!! (They also illustrate a small picture to further emphasize their choice) I post these, accompanied by U.S. flags, of course, on my door as an incredible tribute. (I’ve used for Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Election Day, 911, etc.) A student example: “I am proud to be an American because we have soldiers fighting for us who don’t even KNOW us!” PROFOUND!!
Instructions:
Step 1: Distribute flag post its. Students respond to: "Why I'm a proud American"......
Step 2: Students illustrate a simple image to accompany their thoughts. I post all over the classroom door for: Presidents' Day, 911, Memorial Day, etc. I also hang American flags to surround their ideas. I get numerous compliments on these, and it helps the students connect school with REAL LIFE and American pride!! CITIZENSHIP!!
