About This Lesson
Looking for thoughtful, ready-to-go resources for teaching Labor Day to middle schoolers? This Labor Day Lesson Pack is perfect for grades 6–8 and helps students dive into the meaning, history, and impact of this important national holiday.
✨ What’s included:
Labor Day Quotes Activity
Encourage reflection with this engaging activity centered on powerful Labor Day quotes. Students read real quotes about work, labor rights, and justice—then analyze them with guided questions that spark deeper thinking. Great for reading comprehension, critical thinking, and classroom discussion. Includes a 3-page printable worksheet + answer key.
📽️ Labor Day PowerPoint & Google Slides
This slide presentation is perfect for upper elementary or middle school students. Explore the origins of Labor Day, how it became a national holiday, and how it’s observed across the U.S. Visuals and prompts are age-appropriate and discussion-friendly!
🎨 Labor Day Quote Posters
Brighten up your classroom with printable Labor Day posters featuring inspirational quotes from key historical figures. These can be used for bulletin boards, writing prompts, or as classroom décor for the week of Labor Day.
🔍 Labor Day Word Search
This vocabulary-building printable is a student favorite! It includes 20 Labor Day–related words and phrases plus themed illustrations. Use it as morning work, fast-finisher fun, or to introduce key terms in a lighthearted way.
💡 These activities are great for:
- Middle school ELA or social studies
- Holiday-themed lessons
- Sub plans or enrichment
- Building classroom community through shared learning
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