Recent discussions with raising awareness among children about the England flag by a prominent Flag Maker led us to look up how the flag is introduced to young children in the United States of America.
The American flag, children are taught is not just a piece of cloth but also a symbol of a country rich in its feelings of unity and pride amongst Americans. You could say that the national flag of a country is an advertising banner in helping the children to understand the history of their national symbol.
In America, the children are taught about the original maker of the national flag, the meaning behind the stars and the stripes and the symbolism behind the colours of the flag.
The American Betsy Ross is supposed to have sewn the first flag for American back in 1776. This is usually the first topic broached with regards to the flag and children are shown pictures of Betsy Ross working on the American flag diligently.