September 11 will be here next weekend. Each year, I try to teach my first graders a little about what happened. It's inevitable that they will see it all over the news, so I like to break it down in a way that's easy for them to understand. I also focus on the GOOD that came with that horrible day...the way people helped one another, the emergency response members, the military, etc...Below are a few ideas that I use each year.
Online Resources--Scholastic has some information that you may find helpful. You can find it by clicking HERE. Brain Pop has a September 11 video. Grab it HERE {only if you have a subscription}. I haven't personally viewed this so I can't say if it's appropriate for 1st graders or not. I use Brain Pop Jr. and this isn't on there.
Books--I rely heavily on picture books to teach MANY things to my first graders. They break information down in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand. I have a handful of books that I read the day or two before September 11. Below are the ones I like to use. I have included links below in case you want to get some.
Coloring Pages--Mel has had these freebies for many years now. They are great to use after reading a book.
Book--I found this printable coloring book on TpT a couple years ago. It's great for explaining Patriot Day.
Craft Projects--The firefights craft is part of a package I got off TpT from We Heart EDU. The 9.11 twin towers is a free craft I found off TpT that you can get HERE.
Hope this gives you a few ideas.
xo
Megan
*This post contains affiliate links. The books shown are books I have used for years and recommend.
Online Resources--Scholastic has some information that you may find helpful. You can find it by clicking HERE. Brain Pop has a September 11 video. Grab it HERE {only if you have a subscription}. I haven't personally viewed this so I can't say if it's appropriate for 1st graders or not. I use Brain Pop Jr. and this isn't on there.
Books--I rely heavily on picture books to teach MANY things to my first graders. They break information down in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand. I have a handful of books that I read the day or two before September 11. Below are the ones I like to use. I have included links below in case you want to get some.
Coloring Pages--Mel has had these freebies for many years now. They are great to use after reading a book.
Book--I found this printable coloring book on TpT a couple years ago. It's great for explaining Patriot Day.
Craft Projects--The firefights craft is part of a package I got off TpT from We Heart EDU. The 9.11 twin towers is a free craft I found off TpT that you can get HERE.
Hope this gives you a few ideas.
xo
Megan
*This post contains affiliate links. The books shown are books I have used for years and recommend.
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