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May 4 – Star Wars Day Facts for Kids

May 4 is Star Wars Day! Star Wars fans around the world celebrate this special day by saying, “May the Fourth be with you!” It’s a fun way to honor the beloved Star Wars movies and characters. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for kids here.

Five Fun Facts About Star Wars Day

  • “May the Fourth be with you” is a play on the popular Star Wars phrase, “May the Force be with you.”
  • Star Wars Day was first celebrated in 2011, organized by fans to honor the iconic franchise.
  • The first recorded use of the phrase “May the Fourth Be with You” was in a congratulatory advertisement placed in the Evening News on May 4, 1979, celebrating Margaret Thatcher becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
  • The first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in 2011 in Toronto, Canada, featuring trivia games, costume contests, and screenings of tribute films, marking the beginning of widespread festivities around the world.
  • Some fans acknowledge May 5 as “Revenge of the Fifth,” a clever nod to Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, focusing on celebrating the Sith Lords and other nefarious characters from the series instead of the Jedi. Alternatively, some enthusiasts prefer May 6, dubbing it “Revenge of the Sixth,” considering it a more fitting play on “Sith.” Yet others designate May 6 as “Return of the Sixth,” playing on Return of the Jedi and emphasizing the trilogy motif of the Star Wars films.
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Activity Ideas to Celebrate May 4

Celebrate Star Wars Day in your classroom with these fun activities:

  • Complete the Star Wars Word Search.
  • Create Star Wars-themed art, like drawing characters or designing spaceships.
  • Have a Star Wars trivia contest with questions about the movies and characters.
  • Build Star Wars LEGO sets or create your own scenes with LEGO bricks.
  • Write a short story set in the Star Wars universe, featuring your own characters and adventures.
  • Watch a Star Wars movie or episode of a Star Wars animated series together as a class.

Questions to Think About for Star Wars Day

  • What makes Star Wars Day special to you?
  • Why do you think Star Wars has remained popular for so many years?
  • How do the themes in Star Wars, like friendship and good versus evil, relate to real life?
  • Can you think of any ways to celebrate Star Wars Day that haven’t been mentioned yet?
  • If you could visit any planet from the Star Wars universe, where would you go and why?

Would You Rather Questions About Star Wars Day

Here are five questions to spark conversation:

  • Would you rather be a Jedi or a Sith?
  • Would you rather pilot the Millennium Falcon or the TIE Fighter?
  • Would you rather have a pet Ewok or a pet Porg?
  • Would you rather explore the forests of Endor or the deserts of Tatooine?
  • Would you rather have a lightsaber or the ability to use the Force?

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