Elementary School Independence Day English Language Arts Resources

Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

Your young historian can step back in time and read about an important battle that helped to end the American Revolution.

Children will read this Reader's Theater script, then answer questions designed to support their understanding of the characters, story, and message of the play.

Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.

The Battle of Trenton was a turning point for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Your young historian will learn the facts with this worksheet.

The 4th of July can be a day of both fun...and learning! Especially when you make it a day filled with tough-to-find, holiday-themed words.

Write your own Declaration of Independence in this creative writing worksheet!

Use time off from school to keep spelling skills fresh with this 4th of July spelling worksheet.

While the Americans lost the Battle of Guilford Court House, the aftermath led to the American victory at Yorktown. Learn more with this history worksheet.

If some of these lyrics sound familiar, that's because America the Beautiful is a famous national song! Learn all of the lyrics with this worksheet.

Here's a fun 4th of July name label for your child to put on his homework folder, journal, cubby or bedroom door!

Have a kid who loves to define what's his? Help him declare independence (and practice writing his name) with this 4th of July label.

Get learners' creative juices flowing with this fun Independence Day-themed writing prompt!

Invite your learners to dive into the world of creative writing with this fun Independence Day writing prompt!