Grandparents Day (Tied to Teaching)

When is Grandparents Day celebrated in the United States?

• First Sunday of October after Halloween

• First Sunday of September

• First Sunday of November after Thanksgiving

• First Sunday after Labor Day

Who originated the idea of Grandparents Day?

• Marian McQuade

• President Jimmy Carter

• Congress

• West Virginia housewives

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Why did Marian McQuade think grandparents should be honored?

• They are old and should be honored.

• They like taking care of the grandchildren.

• They play a vital role in families.

• Grandparents should not be honored.

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Who declared the first National Grandparents Day?

• President Jimmy Carter

• President Joe Biden

• President Donald Trump

• President Barack Obama

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When was the first National Grandparents Day declared by President Jimmy Carter?

• September 10, 1970

• September 10, 1977

• September 10, 1978

• September 10, 1980

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Grandparents Day is ________________________.

• a time to let them relax and not bother them.

• a time to show our love and appreciation for our grandparents.

• a time to leave them alone and let them enjoy their day.

• a time to play tricks on them.

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What are some ways to celebrate our grandparents?

• making them gifts

• spending time with them

• sending them cards

• All answers are correct

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What is the message behind Grandparents Day?

• Honor grandparents for their contributions

• Honor parents for their sacrifices

• Honor siblings for their love

• Honor friends for their loyalty

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What does vital mean in paragraph 2? (Choose 2 answers)

• important

• not needed

• necessary

• unimportant

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What does bond mean in paragraph 5?

• to join

• to attach

• to glue together

• a special relationship or connection

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