Once upon a time, there was a country called America. This country was special because it was founded on the idea of freedom and liberty. The American flag was a symbol of this idea and was very important. The flag had many different colors and stars, each representing something different. But no matter how different they were, they all came together to form the flag of America that stood for freedom. And that is why the American flag is so impotrant, it represents the many freedoms that the people of America have.

Reflections

1. What does the American flag stand for?
2. Why is the American flag so important?
3. What do the different colors and stars on the flag represent?
4. How does the American flag show that America is a country of freedom and liberty?
5. If you could make your own flag, what would it look like and what would it stand for?