Memorial Day (or Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring persons who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May. It is a tradition to put a flag and flowers on graves during this time.
Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of the summer vacation season in the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day, particularly to honor those who died in military service. Volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.
Two other days celebrate those who serve or have served in the U.S. military: Veterans Day, which celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans; and Armed Forces Day. 
Let’s have fun with this free online word search based on the special holiday, “Memorial Day’. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, try to beat your last score!
Word Search Instructions:
- Click on the Wordsearch Menu.
- Select “How to play” for instructions.
- Highlight the letters of each word.
- Select “Hint” under “Assist” to see first letter of word.
- When finished, it will say “Congratulations” and tell you how long it took to complete.
- Hit “Clear all” to play again and improve your score.
- Share the puzzle with your friends and challenge them to beat your score!
Word List: flag, war, freedom, holiday, memorial, military, revolution, soldier, victory, flowers
Homeschoolers/Educators/Parents: sketch/color an illustration and label it. Theme: in memory of our soldiers. Listen to the audiobook story “American Revolution” in Learning to Read: American History Volume 1. Write and say the word “memorial” five times so you can pronounce and spell it correctly. Put these words in alphabetical order: war, victory, soldier, revolution, military, memorial, holiday, freedom, flowers, flag. Use each word in a sentence. List three facts about Memorial Day. Thank someone who has served in the military. Make a card for a soldier. (Skills: identify, comprehend, apply, organize, creative, affective, analyze, synthesize.)
