National Holiday Riddles by WAC Second Graders

by Joyce Stallbaumer

January 13, 2009

The second graders at Wetmore Academic Center studied national holidays as part of the "Our Country" unit. The students wrote a riddle for their national holiday and designed a flip-up poster to reveal a picture and the answer. Here are the riddles:

My Riddle
He fought in the Revolutionary War.
He is called Father of Our Country.
It's in the month of February.
Do you need another clue?
By: Walker ( George Washington-President's Day)

My Riddle
It is on the second Monday in October.
He was a famous explorer.
He had three ships.
Do you need another clue?
By: Cole (Columbus Day)

My Riddle
It is on the fourth Thursday in November.
We are celebrating the Pilgrims and Indians eating together.
We eat turkey.
Do you need another clue?
By: Jonathan and Monika (Thanksgiving)

My Riddle
It is also called Decoration Day.
It is a day set aside to honor Americans who died for our country.
It is celebrated on the last Monday in May.
Do you need another clue?
By: Karley and Curtis (Memorial Day)

My Riddle
It is our country's birthday.
It was declared in 1776.
It has lots of fireworks.
Do you need another clue?
By: Seth and Jade (Independence Day/Fourth of July)

My Riddle
He was president during the Civil War.
He grew to be over six feet tall.
It's in the month of February.
Do you need another clue?
By: Ally ( Abraham Lincoln-President's Day)

My Riddle
He gave a speech.
He was born in January.
He was an African-American.
Do you need another clue?
By: Karissa (Martin Luther King,Jr. Day)

My Riddle
It is celebrated with parades and speeches.
It is celebrated in November.
It honors people who served in the armed services.
Do you need another clue?
By: Mariah and River (Veteran's Day)