Flags

What Is a Flag?

A flag is a piece of cloth.
It flies on a pole.
People use it to show a country, a city, or a group.

Why Do We Have Flags?

A flag tells who we belong to.
It can show pride and friendship.
When we see a flag, we know where someone is from.

Colors and Shapes

Flags have many colors like red, blue, green, and yellow.
They can have stars, stripes, circles, or special pictures.
Each shape and color has a meaning.

How to Respect a Flag

Stand still when a flag is raised.
Sing the song that goes with it, if there is one.
Treat the flag gently and never tear it.