This Grade 1 holiday worksheet covers the four big American holidays: Independence Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Presidents' Day. Nine fill-in questions teach key facts like July 4 fireworks, turkey on Thanksgiving, and honoring leaders Washington and Lincoln. A matching activity pairs each holiday with its main idea, helping first graders sort out why Americans celebrate each of these special, fun, yearly days.
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American Symbols & Holidays
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Independence Day is on July 4.
2. Independence Day is the birthday of our country.
3. On July 4 we watch bright fireworks in the sky.
4. Memorial Day honors soldiers who died for our country.
5. Thanksgiving is a day to say thanks for what we have.
6. On Thanksgiving, many families eat turkey.
7. Presidents' Day honors our presidents.
8. Two famous presidents we honor are Washington and Lincoln.
9. Memorial Day comes at the end of the month of May.
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
July 4 — country's birthday
Memorial Day
→ Honors fallen soldiers
Honors fallen soldiers
Thanksgiving
→ Day of giving thanks
Day of giving thanks
Presidents' Day
→ Honors U.S. presidents
Honors U.S. presidents
American Symbols & Holidays
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) Independence Day is on July 4.
2) Independence Day is the birthday of our country.
3) On July 4 we watch bright fireworks in the sky.
4) Memorial Day honors soldiers who died for our country.
5) Thanksgiving is a day to say thanks for what we have.
6) On Thanksgiving, many families eat turkey.
7) Presidents' Day honors our presidents.
8) Two famous presidents we honor are Washington and Lincoln.
9) Memorial Day comes at the end of the month of May.
★ 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
July 4 — country's birthday
Memorial Day
→ Honors fallen soldiers
Honors fallen soldiers
Thanksgiving
→ Day of giving thanks
Day of giving thanks
Presidents' Day
→ Honors U.S. presidents
Honors U.S. presidents
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