“The Flag Goes By,” by Henry Holcomb Bennett.
This is not too difficult for primary children to learn. Explain what is meant by the blare of bugles and the ruffle of drums. Play the marching, removing the hats, and saluting the flag.
Have the poem copied.
Tuesday
Children commit to memory the first stanza of the poem.
Wednesday
Children commit to memory the second and third stanzas of the poem.
Thursday
Children commit to memory the entire poem.