Labor Day

happy family running on the beach

Welcome to our In the Know topic for August, Labor Day. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 celebrate Labor Day by looking at different jobs people do.

Grades 2-3 look at the history of Labor Day.

Grades 4-5 look at the accomplishments of labor unions.

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