Engage your students in a meaningful discussion about resilience, unity, and healing with this comprehensive, time-saving book companion for 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag. Perfect for commemorating September 11 in grades 3-5, this resource includes everything you need to bring the story to life in your classroom while fostering a deep understanding of the book’s themes.

What's Included:

•Timeline Cards: Help students sequence key events from the story and understand the journey of the flag as a symbol of hope. Teacher instructions are also provided.

•Vocabulary Activities: Explore key terms such as stitch, resilience, patriotism, community, restoration, and memorial with definitions and context from the story. A fun scavenger hunt game/activity encourages collaboration and engagement. Teacher instructions are also provided.

•Comprehension Quiz: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions to check students’ understanding of the story.

•Discussion Prompts: Thought-provoking questions to guide class discussions on how the flag’s journey parallels the nation’s healing process.

•No-Prep Printables:

• Map Activity: Follow along with the flag’s journey across America, marking significant stops on its route.
• Maze & Word Search: Fun, easy-to-use activities that reinforce vocabulary and geography.

Key Features:

•Aligned with September 11 remembrance activities

•Designed for easy differentiation in grades 3-5

•Interactive and student-centered activities

•Includes colored images for impact, with a black-and-white printing option for ink-saving

This resource will not only help students connect with the history of September 11, but also inspire them to think about resilience and the strength of a united community.

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*Note: This does not have any Bible verses or religious references. It can be used in any classroom!

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Happy Teaching!