Labor Day Activities for Primary Grades

Were you looking for activities to help you teach your kiddoes about Labor Day? We’ve got you covered with an easy-to-print and easy-to-use mini book.

This mini-book is designed to help primary-level students make sense of the history and reasoning behind the celebration of the Labor Day holiday. Each of the pages has students reading and completing sentences related to the holiday.

Through this activity, students will show increased vocabulary and understanding of why Labor Day celebrations occur in the United States.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your Reading and Social Studies lessons. 

In addition to individual student work time, use this mini book to enhance learning through guided writing groups, whole-class Social Studies lessons, or remote learning assignments. 

Plan lessons for all ability levels with our 10 Best Scaffolding Strategies! 

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource. 

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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