Our Flag

Art/Social Studies

The children will discuss the symbolism of the American flag as they create a U.S. flag collage.

What You Need

• Large paper
• Magazines
• Scissors
• Glue
• Crayons

1. Discuss with children where they might have seen the American flag flown. Use their responses to make a list of these places.

2. Have children search through magazines or newspapers to find pictures or draw their own pictures that show these places.

3. Help them to write Our Flag at the top of the paper.

4. Have children arrange their pictures on the paper the way they want them to appear, then glue the pictures on the paper.
   
   
5. Share Your Collage with Others!
   Discuss what the flag stands for.
   Draw pictures of other flags you have seen.