Worksheets of the Juneteenth for PreK-8th grade level - (Freedom Celebration)

Juneteenth, per New York Times also called  the “Freedom Day” or even called “Emancipation Day,”  which is a holiday to which we do celebrate the termination of slavery in the U. S. ever since 2021, it always been recognized as a public federal holiday. The day aims on remembrance of the 19th of June, 1865, when, 2 years after Pres. Abraham Lincoln did give the Emancipation Proclamation, Texas residents finally learned which aimed on abolishment of slavery and the president’s proclamation was enforced all over the state.

We have put together a list of materials to assist students in learning about the background of Juneteenth and considering its significance in honor of the event and its legacy.

1. We commemorate Juneteenth (new!).

This informative reading worksheet was released right in time for Juneteenth! The third, fourth, and fifth grade worksheet asks students to research how Juneteenth came to be celebrated as a holiday and how it is currently honored.

2. Crossword puzzle for Juneteenth (New!)

Combine this crossword problem with the worksheet above about Juneteenth celebrations. Youngsters will need a variety of essential vocabulary to complete the crossword, such as Texas, the Civil War, the Confederacy, the Union, the holiday, emancipation, slavery, abolitionist, freedom, and twentieth. This educational resource, appropriate for third through fifth grade, helps students reinforce their understanding of the significance of Juneteenth.

3. Analysis of primary source: Juneteenth emancipation (New!)

For older children, this new middle school resource offers a more advanced level of learning. Present a few significant passages to students from General Order No. 3, historic kind of primary source of the document in which the U.S. Major General Gordon Granger declared the liberation of Texas' 250,000 enslaved people. To improve their comprehension, students will read multiple key passages from this General Order and respond to analysis questions.

4. Juneteenth: A Day of Emancipation

Looking for additional middle school resources? Background information about the Emancipation Proclamation, the Civil War's end, and the creation of the Juneteenth holiday is provided in this worksheet. After that, students can utilize the text to respond to questions about reading comprehension and analysis. This worksheet also encourages students to examine how Juneteenth is honored now, which helps to provide a modern perspective for the occasion.

5. J stands for Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a day for celebration and remembering. Kids can use this drawing worksheet to learn about the various foods that are served on Juneteenth by sketching them on the grill! This is a great resource for young kids, even for preschoolers.