Labor Day isn’t just about a three-day weekend or the unofficial end of summer. It’s a powerful opportunity to help students learn about work, community helpers, and the dignity of all kinds of jobs. Whether you're teaching kindergarten or upper elementary, there are simple, engaging ways to help students appreciate the many people who keep our communities running, and dream about the roles they may one day take on themselves.

Below are a few purposeful, low-prep activities you can use to teach about Labor Day in a way that’s both fun and meaningful. Each one is designed to promote critical thinking, build vocabulary, and encourage appreciation for the world of work.

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