Are you looking for a fun way to incorporate Juneteenth into your classroom? Check out this craft that doubles as an informative activity about the Juneteenth flag and a decoration!
Materials:
printout of the Juneteenth flag from Super Teacher Worksheets (1 per child)
blue and red crayons, colored pencils, or markers
scissors
tape or glue
Step 1: Color the Flag
Discuss the colors of the Juneteenth flag with your students. You may even wish to display a color picture of the flag. Go ahead and grab it by clicking here!
The top half of the flag is blue, while the bottom half of the flag is red. The two stars in the center and the words on the right-hand side are white.
The flag uses the same colors as the American flag, and the stars in the middle are a bursting star of freedom. The arc running across the center of the flag symbolizes a new horizon of opportunity.
Have students color in the flag using blue and red crayons, colored pencils, or markers.
