Did you know the first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City? 10,000 workers took an unpaid holiday to march in the first Labor Day parade. The holiday was founded when many in America worked 16 hour days in harsh work environments. It was considered a day to recognize the challenges and the rights of workers. The first Labor Day was really a rally for the adoption of eight hour work days and other suitable work conditions.
Labor Day the last big holiday of the summer months and first holiday of Sept. It is a special day to honor people who work. Labor Day is a time to pay tribute to the workers who have made America what it is today. Since work is children’s play how can you help them learn about this holiday?
There are various sites that can provide some great activities to help children learn about Labor Day. I decided to include one link for your review and hope you will be able to use some of the activities with your children. These are geared toward preschool, but may be modified to work with other ages too.
Celebration Station – Preschool
Labor Day Art
- Thank You Cards
- Community Helper Mural
- Worker Collage
- Classroom Worker Badges
Labor Day Games
- Hats off to Workers
- Tool Match Up
- Dramatic Play
- Movement Fun
- Guess the Worker
Labor Day Language
- Alphabet Jobs
- Thank You Notes
- Occupation Books
Labor Day Social Studies
- Community Field Trips
- Worker Visits
- About the Holiday
Labor Day Snacks
- Workers Lunches
- Snacktime Helper
Labor Day Songs & Rhymes
- Occupation Rap
- Oh, The Workers Go to Work
- When I ‘m Grown Up
- Workers on Parade
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