These activities are very popular for Patriot Day, but they can be used any time of the year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you celebrate Patriot Day with your class. Check out all of the Patriot Day activities for kids below!
7 Patriot Day Activities for Kids
Below are our favorite Patriot Day activities for elementary students.
1. September 11th Non-Fiction Reading Unit
This September 11th Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions showcased below.
2. September 11th Book Companion Bundle
This September 11th Book Companion Bundle includes all 5 of our Starts With a Story Patriot Day picture book companions: Fireboat, 14 Cows for America, This Very Tree, The Man Who Walked Between the Towers and 30,000 Stitches.
Each includes printable and digital resources, so they can be used in school or at home. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
3. 14 Cows for America Book Companion
14 Cows for America is based on a true story, where Maasai villagers in Kenya offer a gesture of compassion by gifting 14 cows to express their solidarity and support for the United States after the 9/11 tragedy. This 14 Cows for America Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
4. Fireboat Book Companion
Fireboat chronicles the true story of the fireboat John J. Harvey and its heroic role in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. This Fireboat Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
5. The Man Who Walked Between the Towers Book Companion
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers tells the true story of Philippe Petit, a tightrope walker who daringly walked between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. This The Man Who Walked Between the Towers Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
6. 30,000 Stitches Book Companion
Shining a light on the true spirit and resilience of the United States, 30,000 Stitches follows the story of the tattered American flag that flew over Ground Zero and then criss-crossed the country as it was repaired, visiting communities facing adversity. This 30,000 Stitches Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
7. This Very Tree Book Companion
This Very Tree by Sean Rubin is a deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11. This This Very Tree Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
In closing, we hope you found this list of Patriot Day activities for kids helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in these other related posts:
