Grandparent's Day

About Grandparent's Day:

Grandparent's Day is observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It was started in 1970 by housewife Marian McQuade. She had the desire to set aside a special day to honor grandparents, give them an opportunity to show love to their grandchildren, and the educate children about the information and guidance that grandparents can offer.

Fun Facts:

• There are 3 million cards given for Grandparent's Day each year.
• There are approximately 56 million grandparents in the United States.
• The forget-me-not is the official flower of Grandparent's Day.

Activities:

• Write an essay about your grandparent's life
• Write about a favorite moment with your grandparent
• Construct a family tree
• Invite grandparents to your grandparent's day school event