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Labor Day Resources for Teachers

Labor Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday in September. Recognize the hard work of Americans with these Labor Day activities, printables, and lesson plans— perfect for back to school. Students will enjoy learning about the history behind this holiday. Incorporate the many achievements of American workers into a unit on careers, inventors, U.S. history, or economics. You'll also find math printables, language arts lessons, patriotic art activities, and more!
Printables
School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
Labor Day Activities
Labor Day Puzzle
Labor Day Fill-in-the-Blanks
Jobs That Depend on Other Jobs
Savvy September Sentences
Career Words
Lesson Plans
What Is Child Labor?
Women and World War II
Job Fair
Career Bulletin Board
Appreciation Cards
Labor Day Newspaper
Strides for Women Posters
Farm and Rural Life: 1939-1945
Quizzes
Animal Scientists Quiz
Fields of Science Quiz
Labor Day & Economics Connected
Kids at Work
Mothers in the Labor Force
Work Stoppages Involving 1,000 People or More
National Labor Organizations
Persons in the Labor Force, 1840-2005
Leading Industries
Rocks in My Pocket
Labor Day & History Connected
Women Inventors
Dr. Mae Jemison
Bringing Science History to Life
American Occupations -- Mix and Match
Reading Warm-Up 31 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
Business Then and Now
Famous Women's Accomplishments
More History Resources
Math Resources
Career Survey
Median Income of Households in the United States
Babysitting Earnings
A Budget
Count the Objects
Brad's Earnings
Labor Day Art Activities
Choose an Occupation
Firefighter's Hat
Firefighter Cut-Out Badge
Nurse/EMT Hat
Make a Stethoscope
Police and Firefighter Patterns
Police Officer Hat
Fire Engine and Police Car Puzzle
Our Helpful Neighbors
Iza Trapani's Tips for Aspiring Illustrators
More Art Activities
Language Arts Activities
The Gingerbread Man
Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli
Community Helpers Writing Activity
Suggested Author Interview Questions
I'd Prefer
Iza Trapani's Tips for Aspiring Writers
Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide
Juan's New Job
My Community
Let's Choose a Career
More Language Arts Activities
Jobs & Careers
Community Helpers: Matching
Community & Careers Printables Slideshow
Brainstorming About Jobs
Jerry Spinelli Biography
Community & Careers Printable Book (K-4)
People Who Help Us Learn Bulletin Board
Job Descriptions
Careers: Who Am I?
Job Fair Checklist
What Is Physical Science? Worksheet
More Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources
Public Opinion Polls
Poll: Teacher Salaries
Poll: Are You Paid Enough?

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