Constitution Day Activities

Celebrate the birth of the nation! Make September 17th meaningful and fun with this engaging Constitution Day Activity Pack.

Designed for Grades 2-5, this “Hidden Class Gem” breaks down complex history into Kid-Friendly concepts. From understanding the “Preamble” to creating their own “Classroom Rules,” students will learn what it means to be a good citizen.

What’s Inside This History Packet?

• Literacy & Learning:

• "What is the Constitution?": Informational text made easy.

• The Preamble: Broken down into simple language kids can understand.

• Bill of Rights: Simplified overview of freedoms and amendments.

• Mini-Book: A fold-and-read booklet for students to take home.

• Interactive Activities:

• Classroom Constitution: A collaborative activity to create class rules (Great for Back to School behavior!).

• Timeline Activity: Cut and paste key events.

• Vocabulary Word Wall: Flashcards for terms like “Liberty” and “Justice.”

• Writing & Fun:

• "If I Were President": creative opinion writing prompt.

• Word Search & Coloring: Fun reinforcement activities.

• Assessment: A quiz to review what they learned.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Age-Appropriate: Explains “We the People” without overwhelming young learners.
• No Prep: Perfect for a busy September morning.
• Community Building: The “Classroom Constitution” activity sets a positive tone for the year.
• Cross-Curricular: Blends Social Studies with Reading and Writing standards.

We the People… want this resource! Add it to your cart for a patriotic and educational lesson.