American Symbols & Holidays Worksheets for Grade 1

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American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. flag

2. star

3. red

4. blue

5. stars

6. state

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The American flag has 50  

2. The flag has 13  

3. The flag colors are red, white, and  

4. The stars on the flag sit on a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The American flag has 50 stars.

T F

2. The flag has 10 stripes.

T F

3. The flag colors are red, white, and blue.

T F

American Symbols & Holidays

Easy

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. eagle

2. bell

3. bird

4. free

5. crack

6. bless

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The bald  

2. The Liberty Bell has a big  

3. The Liberty Bell lives in the city of  

4. The Liberty Bell is a symbol of  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The bald eagle is the national bird.

T F

2. The Liberty Bell is in New York City.

T F

3. The Liberty Bell stands for freedom.

T F

American Symbols & Holidays

Easy

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. map

2. vote

3. rule

4. house

5. lead

6. city

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Our country's capital is Washington,  

2. The President lives in the  

3. Congress meets inside the big U.S.  

4. A  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

T F

2. The President lives inside the U.S. Capitol.

T F

3. A map helps us find cities in our country.

T F

American Symbols & Holidays

Easy

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. wise

2. vote

3. lead

4. honest

5. first

6. leader

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. George  

2. Abraham  

3. A President is chosen by a  

4. A good leader is honest and  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. George Washington was our first President.

T F

2. Abraham Lincoln is on the dollar bill, not the penny.

T F

3. Americans pick a new President by voting.

T F

American Symbols & Holidays

Medium

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We say the Pledge of  

2. The pledge begins, I pledge allegiance to the  

3. When saying the pledge, we put our hand over our  

4. The national anthem is called the Star-Spangled  

5. The Star-Spangled Banner is a kind of  

6. We stand up when the national  

7. The Pledge of Allegiance is a kind of  

8. The anthem talks about the American  

9. We say the Pledge facing the  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Flag

→

Has stars and stripes

Anthem

→

Song for our country

Eagle

→

National bird with white head

Liberty Bell

→

Cracked bell in Philadelphia

American Symbols & Holidays

Medium

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Independence Day is on July  

2. Independence Day is the  

3. On July 4 we watch bright  

4. Memorial Day honors  

5. Thanksgiving is a day to say  

6. On Thanksgiving, many families eat  

7. Presidents' Day honors our  

8. Two famous presidents we honor are Washington and  

9. Memorial Day comes at the end of the month of  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Independence Day

→

July 4 — country's birthday

Memorial Day

→

Honors fallen soldiers

Thanksgiving

→

Day of giving thanks

Presidents' Day

→

Honors U.S. presidents

American Symbols & Holidays

Medium

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a civil rights  

2. MLK Day is in the month of  

3. Dr. King gave a famous speech called I Have a  

4. Veterans Day honors people who served in the  

5. Veterans Day is on November  

6. A veteran is a person who was in the  

7. Dr. King wanted all people to be treated  

8. On Veterans Day we say  

9. MLK Day teaches us to show  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

MLK Day

→

Honors civil rights leader in January

Veterans Day

→

Thanks all who served in military

Memorial Day

→

Remembers soldiers who died serving

Independence Day

→

Celebrates America's July 4 birthday

American Symbols & Holidays

Medium

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A person who puts out fires is a  

2. A  

3. A person who helps sick people is a  

4. A  

5. Many classrooms have an American  

6. Every U.S.  

7. Community heroes keep people  

8. A  

9. Firefighters ride in a big red  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Firefighter

→

Puts out fires and saves lives

Police officer

→

Keeps streets and people safe

Nurse

→

Helps sick or hurt people heal

Teacher

→

Helps children learn at school

American Symbols & Holidays

Hard

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to America?

2. What does the Washington Monument honor?

3. How many presidents' faces are on Mount Rushmore?

4. Which president is Abraham Lincoln?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The Statue of Liberty stands in  

2. The Statue of Liberty holds a glowing  

3. Mount Rushmore is a giant  

4. Abraham Lincoln's face is on the  

5. The Washington Monument is tall like a big  

American Symbols & Holidays

Hard

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What does the American flag stand for?

2. The bald eagle is a symbol of what?

3. The Liberty Bell stands for which big idea?

4. What does Thanksgiving teach us to feel?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Symbols are things that stand for  

2. The 50 stars on the flag show that states work together as  

3. Independence Day celebrates American  

4. Soldiers on Memorial Day are remembered for their  

5. Symbols and holidays help us feel  

American Symbols & Holidays

Hard

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Besides America, what else has a flag of its own?

2. Canada's flag shows which big red symbol?

3. What do flags help people feel about their country?

4. Why do many countries have national songs?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A country's flag is a kind of  

2. Symbols help people feel like one big  

3. Mexico's flag is green, white, and  

4. A country's leader is sometimes called a  

5. Learning about other countries helps us show  

American Symbols & Holidays

Hard

American Symbols & Holidays

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What should we do when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

2. Where do we place our hand during the Pledge?

3. What should we do when the national anthem plays?

4. How should the American flag be treated?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The flag should never touch the  

2. When the anthem plays, we take off our  

3. We should always be  

4. At night, the flag should be brought  

5. Showing respect for symbols shows we  

American Symbols & Holidays

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These american symbols & holidays worksheets help grade 1 students develop essential social studies skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• American Symbols & Holidays: Identify major American symbols including the flag, bald eagle, and Liberty Bell
• American Symbols & Holidays: Recognize the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem
• American Symbols & Holidays: Name key national holidays and the reasons we observe them
• American Symbols & Holidays: Identify important American presidents, monuments, and landmarks

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Mixing up Memorial Day and Veterans Day — Memorial Day honors soldiers who died, while Veterans Day honors all who served.
• Saying the flag has 13 stars and 50 stripes instead of 50 stars for the 50 states and 13 stripes for the 13 colonies.
• Thinking the Liberty Bell is in Washington, D.C. — it actually lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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