A Picnic with Family Write a Story Activity - Memorial Day

This A Picnic with Family Write a Story - Memorial Day Activities resource is perfect for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade. It uses a fun, colorful cartoon showing a family picnic to help students practice their writing. They’ll use five special words related to Memorial Day and family time to write their own short story about what they see. This activity makes writing feel like a game, helping kids build their vocabulary and get better at putting sentences together.

It’s a great way to help young learners connect writing with what they know about Memorial Day, while also encouraging their imagination. Teachers can easily use this activity to bring social studies and language arts together in a way that’s simple and enjoyable for kids.

Ways to Use:

• Have students write together as a class or in small groups

• Let kids try it on their own during writing time

• Send it home for extra practice

• Use it to spark discussions about family and holidays

• Include it in holiday or social studies lessons

Advantages:

• Helps kids grow their writing and vocabulary skills

• Encourages kids to observe details and think creatively

• Makes learning about Memorial Day fun and meaningful

• Easy to adjust for different skill levels

• Supports teamwork and sharing ideas

Pdf file includes 2 pages.

Enjoy!