We often see the American flag at schools, parades, important events, and during holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day. Our flag is an important symbol of our country, the United States of America. It has 13 stripes to remind us of the first 13 colonies, and 50 stars to represent all the states we have today. The red, white, and blue colors stand for bravery, fairness, and freedom. We show respect for the flag because it represents the values we believe in and the people who have helped protect our country.

Directions: Follow the directions to color the American flag.

Color the top stripe red. Color the bottom stripe red. Color the rest of the stripes by following this pattern: red, white, red, white… Color the area around the stars blue. Leave the stars white.

The stripes on the flag represent the original colonies that became states when our country was started. There are ___ stripes, representing the original ___ colonies.
Red represents hardiness (strength) and valor (bravery). There are ___ red stripes on the flag.
White represents purity and innocence. There are ___ white stripes.
Blue represents vigilance (watchfulness), perseverance, and justice. The stars represent the states that make up America. There are ___ stars.