- Sally Dancy
Summer Holiday Activities
Updated: Jun 20
From Memorial Day to Juneteenth
From Independence Day to Labor Day
From Tulsa to Normandy
Summer is full of history and remembrance.
Though out the summer I will post links and more. I wish everyone peace, reflection, and more.

Between Juneteenth & the 4th of July I'll add a few American songs to class for us to use. Below are some activities for home.
Flag Day
flag history and more for kids
https://www.pbs.org/americaresponds/theamericanflag.html

Juneteenth is often seen as the 4th of July for the American black community. As a Texan I would say it's an important part of Texas history for all of us.
This link has books, videos, and more for a variety of age groups
https://www.weareteachers.com/teaching-juneteenth/
A video from Sesame Street for the littles
Also below are several different visuals that different people use to remember the day.
Independence Day/4th of July
Here’s a link with some great activities
https://www.parents.com/holiday/july-4th/fourth-of-july-party-ideas/
I wanted to post a play list of songs but actually couldn’t find just one list that I liked as a stand a lone. so I’m posting a a few different lists…
https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-07-02-songs-about-freedom/
Here are some picture highlights from in class crafts&activities …
Celebrating the diverse History of our nation. From our local celebration of Fiesta to a variety of art & music from different parts of our country, we celebrate all contributions And each groups path to freedom…
Memorial Day…. D-Day…. Women’s Veterans’s Day…. Armed Forces Day… Veterans Day…
Memorializing different groups, each with unique history. Different perspectives, different traditions observing history.
