Father's Day (All About the Holidays)
1 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thSocial Studies
Summary
Father's Day is a special holiday where we honor the fathers in our lives. Each year we celebrate all of the dads, grandfathers and father figures that make us who we are.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Short explainer (1 min) from PBS LearningMedia's *All About the Holidays*.
- How did Father's Day get started?
- Who besides a father might someone honor on this day?
- What is one thing the grown-ups in your life do that you appreciate?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: honor, tradition, holiday, family.
Try it: Write a three-sentence thank-you note to a father figure or another caring adult in your life.