May / June 2026

Happy Birthday, U.S.A.!

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Learning Objective:

Children will recognize similarities and differences in people’s birthday parties and the way we celebrate the U.S.A.’s birthday.

 

Social Studies Focus:

Fourth of July

 

Page 4 Skill:

text features

 

Vocabulary:

decorations, patriotic, favors

 

CCSS:

RI.1.1 key details

RF.1.1 punctuation

L.1.6 vocabulary

SL.1.1 collaborative discussions

 

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