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Teacher Resources - Grandparents Day at School
A fun, upbeat song for kids to sing, dance, and perform!
Teacher Resources - Grandparents Day at School
Make Every Day Grandparents Day!
History of National Grandparents Day
In 1970, Marian McQuade, a West Virginia housewife, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day to honor grandparents. The first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in West Virginia in 1973 by then-Governor Arch Moore. Five years afterward, in 1978, the United States Congress, under President Jimmy Carter, passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day.
In 1970, Marian McQuade, a West Virginia housewife, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day to honor grandparents. The first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in West Virginia in 1973 by then-Governor Arch Moore. Five years afterward, in 1978, the United States Congress, under President Jimmy Carter, passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day.
Grandparents Day At School
Grandparents Day Activities
Teacher Resources, Lesson Plans and Free Kids Activities for your Grandparents Day Program. Classroom Ideas for Kindergarten, Elementary, and Intermediate Schools!
Teacher Resources, Lesson Plans and Free Kids Activities for your Grandparents Day Program. Classroom Ideas for Kindergarten, Elementary, and Intermediate Schools!
Official Grandparents Day Song Lyrics
A Song for Grandma and Grandpa
Chorus:
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A walk through the park, a trip to the zoo
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
Verse One:
Going to a ball game, fishing on the lake
Eating Grandma's cookies, boy they sure taste great
Going to the circus when it comes to town
Eating cotton candy and laughing at the clowns
Chorus:
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A hug and a kiss, a ride home from school
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
Verse Two:
Spending time together, talking on the phone
Happy birthday presents, chocolate ice cream cones
Photographs and memories, picnics and parades
Saying that you love me in so many ways
Chorus:
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
The stories you tell, things I never knew
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
Words and Music by Johnny Prill
Johnny Prill Music, BMI
© 1982, © 2004
A Song for Grandma and Grandpa
Chorus:
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A walk through the park, a trip to the zoo
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
Verse One:
Going to a ball game, fishing on the lake
Eating Grandma's cookies, boy they sure taste great
Going to the circus when it comes to town
Eating cotton candy and laughing at the clowns
Chorus:
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A hug and a kiss, a ride home from school
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
Verse Two:
Spending time together, talking on the phone
Happy birthday presents, chocolate ice cream cones
Photographs and memories, picnics and parades
Saying that you love me in so many ways
Chorus:
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
The stories you tell, things I never knew
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
Words and Music by Johnny Prill
Johnny Prill Music, BMI
© 1982, © 2004
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Lesson Plan for Grandparents Day
Celebrating Grandparents Day
Honoring Grandparents
Grades K, 1, 2
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor grandparents on Grandparents Day or any day throughout the year.
1. Discuss with the students the importance of Grandparents.
a. What do your Grandparents do for you?
b. What do you like to do with your Grandparents?
c. How do you show your Grandparents that you love them?
2. Ask the students to bring in a picture of grandparent(s) and share their favorite memories of their Grandparents.
a. What did you do?
b. When did this happen?
c. Why was it so special?
3. Have the students decorate a frame for their picture. (The frame can be card stock that is cut to fit the picture leaving a 1” border on all sides for coloring and designing.)
4. As the children finish, tell them that displaying pictures is one way to honor our grandparents. Explain the importance of honoring our Grandparents.
5. Teach them “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” which is the official song of National Grandparents Day! Kids love to sing the song and it’s a great way for them to express their love for their Grandparents! Preferably the students could display their frames and sing the song together at a class or school assembly. Many schools have a day designated to celebrate Grandparents Day and could incorporate it into that event.
Make Every Day Grandparents Day!
(Click here to print lesson plan)
Celebrating Grandparents Day
Honoring Grandparents
Grades K, 1, 2
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor grandparents on Grandparents Day or any day throughout the year.
1. Discuss with the students the importance of Grandparents.
a. What do your Grandparents do for you?
b. What do you like to do with your Grandparents?
c. How do you show your Grandparents that you love them?
2. Ask the students to bring in a picture of grandparent(s) and share their favorite memories of their Grandparents.
a. What did you do?
b. When did this happen?
c. Why was it so special?
3. Have the students decorate a frame for their picture. (The frame can be card stock that is cut to fit the picture leaving a 1” border on all sides for coloring and designing.)
4. As the children finish, tell them that displaying pictures is one way to honor our grandparents. Explain the importance of honoring our Grandparents.
5. Teach them “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” which is the official song of National Grandparents Day! Kids love to sing the song and it’s a great way for them to express their love for their Grandparents! Preferably the students could display their frames and sing the song together at a class or school assembly. Many schools have a day designated to celebrate Grandparents Day and could incorporate it into that event.
Make Every Day Grandparents Day!
(Click here to print lesson plan)
Lesson Plan for Grandparents Day
Celebrating Grandparents Day
Honoring Grandparents
Grades 3, 4, 5
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor grandparents on Grandparents Day or any day throughout the year.
1. Discuss with the students the importance of Grandparents.
a. What do your Grandparents do for you?
b. What do you like to do with your Grandparents?
c. How do you show your Grandparents that you love them?
2. Ask the students to recall one of their favorite memories of their Grandparents.
a. What did you do?
b. When did this happen?
c. Why was it so special?
3. Have the students write or type their memories. They should add a picture of their grandparents to the page.
4. Give the students the opportunity to share their memories aloud and explain the importance of honoring our Grandparents.
5. Teach them “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” which is the official song of National Grandparents Day! Kids love to sing the song and it’s a great way for them to express their love for their Grandparents! Preferably the students could display their memories and sing the song together at a class or school assembly. Many schools have a day designated to celebrate Grandparents Day and could incorporate it into that event.
Make Every Day Grandparents Day!
(Click here to print lesson plan)
Celebrating Grandparents Day
Honoring Grandparents
Grades 3, 4, 5
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor grandparents on Grandparents Day or any day throughout the year.
1. Discuss with the students the importance of Grandparents.
a. What do your Grandparents do for you?
b. What do you like to do with your Grandparents?
c. How do you show your Grandparents that you love them?
2. Ask the students to recall one of their favorite memories of their Grandparents.
a. What did you do?
b. When did this happen?
c. Why was it so special?
3. Have the students write or type their memories. They should add a picture of their grandparents to the page.
4. Give the students the opportunity to share their memories aloud and explain the importance of honoring our Grandparents.
5. Teach them “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” which is the official song of National Grandparents Day! Kids love to sing the song and it’s a great way for them to express their love for their Grandparents! Preferably the students could display their memories and sing the song together at a class or school assembly. Many schools have a day designated to celebrate Grandparents Day and could incorporate it into that event.
Make Every Day Grandparents Day!
(Click here to print lesson plan)
Free Printable Grandparents Day Activities For Kids!
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(1) Grandparents Day Card
(2) Family Tree Chart
(3) Questions For Interviewing Grandparents
(4) Coloring Page
(5) Drawing Activity
(6) Word Game
(7) Word Search
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(1) Grandparents Day Card
(2) Family Tree Chart
(3) Questions For Interviewing Grandparents
(4) Coloring Page
(5) Drawing Activity
(6) Word Game
(7) Word Search
How to say Grandparents Day in German Großeltern-Tag |
How to say Grandparents Day in Spanish Día de los abuelos |
How to say Grandparents Day in French Journée des grands-parents |
How to say Grandparents Day in Polish 'Dzień Babci i Dziadka' |
How to say Grandparents Day in Russian Дедушки и бабушки день |
How to say Grandparents Day in Italian Nonni Giorno |
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