Labor Day: Enterprise
Exploring how work works for us
Work is such a big part of our lives but we don’t often take the time to talk about our work and what it means to us. Labor Day gives us a great chance to have those conversations. We hope these resources will help!
Please take a few minutes before your Labor Day meal or celebration to read our simple ceremony with your group. Print it out or read it from smart phones. Find the connections between your life today and the original purpose of Labor Day. Taking the time to stop and remember why we have this national holiday gives us a chance to discover important things about our country and ourselves.
Or just sing the songs and recite the poem we've selected or choose something else related to work. A sing-along is always fun.
"What Did You Do at Work Today?" designed with our partner, the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), gives children a way to learn about the work that family members do and think about careers to pursue. It also includes a dozen tips for helping our kids to develop good work habits at home, school and in the world.
CMOM’s "Thanking Community Workers" gives children a fun way to thank the people who work in our communities.
The National Archives Exhibit is a remarkable resource for the history of American workers from the mid 19th century through the late 20th century: how we worked, what we wore , the work we did and how the workplace and conditions changed during that time.
To learn more about the history behind the holiday take a look at our timeline.
Enjoy your holiday and visit us again for Thanksgiving at www.freedomsfeast.us/thanksgiving
