Drawing a Soldier Write a Story Activity - Memorial Day

This Drawing a Soldier Write a Story – Memorial Day Activities is a fun and meaningful writing activity for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade. It shows a colorful cartoon of a child drawing a soldier, and students use five special words to write a short story about what they see. It’s a great way to get young learners thinking and writing about Memorial Day in a way that feels creative and personal.

This activity helps kids build their writing skills, like using sentences and new words, while also teaching them about the importance of honoring soldiers and showing gratitude. It’s simple, engaging, and fits well into any Memorial Day lesson or writing time.

How to Use It:

• Write stories together as a class or in small groups

• Let kids work on it by themselves or with a partner

• Send it home for extra practice

• Use it to kick off a discussion about Memorial Day

• Include it as part of a holiday-themed writing lesson

Why It’s Great:

• Sparks creativity and observation skills

• Builds vocabulary and sentence writing

• Connects writing to important real-life ideas

• Easy to adjust for different skill levels

• Helps kids express thanks in their own words

Pdf file includes 2 pages.

Enjoy!