Parent Guide > The forgotten history of Memorial Day

This week in class, we’re reading "The forgotten history of Memorial Day" by Richard Gardiner.

In "The forgotten history of Memorial Day," the history of how Memorial Day helped heal a divided country is explored.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Community, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "How are communities formed?", and "How are we changed by war?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "The forgotten history of Memorial Day" about?
  • What did you learn about America?
  • What did you learn about Community?
  • What did you learn about War & Peace?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • '“The Blue And The Gray” by Francis Miles Finch'
  • 'History of the Holidays: Memorial Day|History'
  • 'Roots: The History of Memorial Day | History'