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November is the lead-in to the holiday season. Before we get to all the turkey-eating and gift exchanges, though, the United States commemorates Veterans Day on November 11 each year. This special day honors those who served in the Armed Forces, past and present. Commemorate the holiday with students by watching a few of these Veterans Day videos. There are choices here for every age, but remember to preview videos to be sure they’re appropriate for your audience.

1. Veterans Day Facts for Kids

Best for: Elementary school

This is a nice overview of Veterans Day for the elementary school crowd. They’ll learn what a veteran is, why we celebrate on November 11, and how they can honor veterans on that day.

2. Veterans Day for Kids Cartoon

Best for: Upper elementary

Kids will enjoy the engaging presentation of this video while learning lots of interesting facts. This one even teaches us why we say “Veterans” instead of “Veteran’s” Day!

3. Nuggets of Information: Veterans Day for Kids

Best for: Pre-K through 2nd grade

This is one of the most up-to-date Veterans Day videos and includes a mention of the newest branch of the Armed Forces, the Space Force. The talking chicken nugget makes this a fun one for littler kids.

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4. History of Veterans Day

Best for: Middle and high school

The History Channel provides a look at Veterans Day, complete with historical footage. This is a good choice for older students. Use it to start a classroom conversation about the holiday.

5. Kid Explorer: Veterans Day

Broadcast Cal is here to teach fellow kids what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate it on November 11 each year. Students will enjoy getting this info from someone their own age.

6. Veterans Day Top 10 Interesting Facts

Learn the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, why it used to be called Armistice Day, and more in this fact-filled video.

7. Bet You Didn’t Know: Veterans Day

This snappy presentation from the History Channel includes the fun fact that for a while, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday in October to give government officials a long weekend. It was later moved back to November 11 to honor the historical significance of that date.

8. Honoring All Who Served

Best for: Elementary and middle school

This straightforward video is an excellent summary of the day. It’s suitably solemn and sets the tone for respecting those who’ve served.

9. Veterans Day by the Numbers

Number-loving students will enjoy this one! It’s a few years old, though, so challenge students to do some research. They can update the numbers on current Congress members who served in the military, for instance.

10. The Poppy Song for Kids

It’s customary to wear a red poppy flower on Veterans Day. Do a poppy craft with your students, then learn this song to share with family and friends.

11. PBS Kids: Veterans Day

You can count on PBS to provide quality learning for kids, and this video is no exception. It’s a quick look at the holiday that’s ideal for elementary school.

12. Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood

This read-along is beautifully illustrated, and the rhyming text will hold younger viewers’ attention. Reader Tristan ends the video by thanking the veterans in her own life.

13. The Wall Read-Along

Many Veterans Day videos and books focus on the World Wars, but this book by award-winning author Eve Bunting is about the Vietnam War Memorial. It’s a touching but age-appropriate look at this stirring monument.

14. Why Do We Celebrate Veterans Day?

Kids enjoy learning from other kids (and puppets!), so they’ll enjoy this informative video.

15. Veterans Day Tribute: “America the Beautiful”

Best for: Any age

This gorgeous a cappella version of “America the Beautiful” performed by members of the United States Army Field Band would be perfect to play during your school’s morning announcements on Veterans Day!

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Best Veterans Day Activities, Resources & Printables For Teachers

by Rachael Moshman

Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Many schools are closed in honor of those who served our country. Since it falls in the middle of the week this year, it’s a good opportunity to extend the learning all week. Here are 15 Veterans Day teaching resources to help inspire your lessons.

1. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Teaching Guide

This comprehensive guide features tons of information, vocabulary words, student activities, scholarship information, and instructions for respecting and folding the flag. Find it HERE .

2. Life Leaders Institute Veterans Day Education

Fewer than 5% of Americans know exactly what the holiday is or when it was started. This site is dedicated to changing that. It is filled with student assignments, videos, posters, and other info. Find it HERE .

3. Listen to Veteran Stories

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has a collection of links to veterans telling their stories so students can learn directly from the source. Find it HERE .

4. Scholastic Veterans Day Teaching Lesson Plans

Scholastic has a variety of Veteran’s Day lesson plans geared at grades 3-5. Find it HERE .

5. Teacher Vision Packets

Teacher Vision has two downloadable activity packets – one for K-8 and one for elementary. They also offer links to dozens of other related resources. Find it HERE .

6. Star Spangled Banner Lyrics and History

Teach your students the history and lyrics of the national anthem. Find it HERE .

7. Analyze Patriotic Songs

Download this packet of patriotic songs. Analyze the lyrics and discuss the history of each song. Find it HERE .

8. Write Thank You Letters

Operation We Are Here offers free printable thank you letters to send to veterans. Find it HERE .

9. Veterans Day Teaching Database

TeachersFirst offers a great database helping teachers connect Veterans Day to other curriculum for integrated learning. Find it HERE .

10. Teacher Planet Resource List

Teacher Planet has a long list of lesson plans, activities, coloring pages, printables, and more for Veterans Day. Find it HERE .

11. National Education Association Activities

NEA has put together a great list of activities including wartime simile poetry and military uniform reading comprehension. Find it HERE .

12. Make Personal Connections Students Won’t Forget

Hey Teach! has some memorable ideas for connecting students with veterans in a hands-on way that will make an impact on all involved. Find it HERE .

13. Veteran’s History Project

This is a great resource for getting students started on interviewing and writing about veterans in your area. Find it HERE .

14. Themed-Word Search

Use a word search for early finishers or bell work. Make sure to discuss the meaning of the words after. Find it HERE .

15. Teachers Pay Teachers Freebies

TpT creators have come through with a ton of free Veteran’s Day printables. Find it HERE .

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Dr. lori mcdonald & janelle cox.

November 4, 2020

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Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 th of every year. Veterans Day began as a celebration for an unknown World War I American soldier that was buried in Arlington Cemetery in 1921. This day became known as Armistice Day and in 1954 became known as Veterans Day. These recognitions took place on November 11 th to celebrate the end of fighting in World War I, the 11 th hour of the 11 th day of the 11 th month, 1918.

Why Should Students Celebrate Veterans Day?

By making sure that our students understand that the sacrifices of veterans in the past have made our freedom possible today, we are also helping them understand the critical importance of preserving that freedom for many generations to come.

Students need to be taught, from a very young age, the origins of our nation and the sacrifices that were made in its inception. We teach our little ones to say The Pledge of Allegiance when they start school, but do we make sure they know what the words mean? We expect them to show respect for the flag, the National Anthem, and veterans, but are we teaching them why and how that respect has been earned?

It is very important for our nation’s history, as well as for our nation’s future, that students are taught to recognize and celebrate Veterans Day. For students that come from families with a strong military background, an understanding and appreciation for veterans and their sacrifices may be a given. But for students that lack that kind of background, it is important that we, as educators, help them understand what Veterans Day is, why we celebrate it, and what it means for our nation’s past, present, and future. Students must be taught about the sacrifices that have been made by so many veterans in order to understand the value of the freedom that we enjoy in the United States.

Veterans Day Program

One of my favorite Veterans Day activities in which our school participates every year is a school-wide Veterans Day program. On this day, we open the celebration with a color guard presenting of colors. A staff member will speak briefly about the importance of honoring the flag and our nation. Usually the music class will perform some classic patriotic songs.

We usually end this celebration with a slide show presentation of veteran family members sent in by both students and faculty members. This is a great way to convey the importance of this day and help students understand the reverence that the day deserves.

Write to a Veteran

Depending on the grade level, writing a letter or making a card for a veteran is a great activity to implement. This helps students understand the importance of being grateful for the sacrifices made by American soldiers, both in war and peace.

Older students can send longer, more detailed letters. These students could even develop a pen-pal relationship with an older veteran in need of more regular communication and friendship. This is a great way to show gratitude to our veterans and is more appreciated than you may realize.

There are many books for younger students that you can read on or around Veterans Day to help them understand what Veterans Day is all about. There are too many to list them all, but some of my favorites are Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin, The Wall by Eve Bunting, Letters to a Soldier by First Lieutenant David Falvey and Mrs. Julie Hutt’s Fourth-Grade Class, and The Impossible Patriotism Project by Linda Skeers.

However, my absolute favorite book to read on Veterans Day, perhaps because I am also a dog lover, is Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and his Service Dog by Luis Carlos Montalvan. This book helps students understand the traumas that soldiers can experience in war and how service dogs can be used to help them through these difficulties.

American Symbols

Veterans Day is also a great time to study American symbols and how/why they were chosen. The reasoning and history behind symbols such as the eagle, the flag, Uncle Sam, the Washington Monument, the Liberty Bell, the White House, even the presidency itself, can be examined, debated, and discussed to give students a better understanding of these symbols and what they mean to us as a nation.

American Wars

For older students in particular, Veterans Day is a good time to study past American wars. Of course, this can be a controversial topic. However, healthy debate is a good way to help students gain a deeper understanding of the underlying multitude of issues that are behind any given war that the United States has participated in.

For older students, the use of some clips or songs from the musical, Hamilton , can really help them understand the seemingly insurmountable tasks that our Founding Fathers faced in fighting for our freedom. (Be careful to listen or watch before using these clips from Hamilton so you can choose those that are appropriate for the age group and without profanity.)

Guest Speakers

Perhaps the most impactful and patriotic activity that you can implement in your classroom and/or your school for Veterans Day is inviting a veteran to speak to students. Depending on the speaker, this may be more appropriate for older students. However, if a veteran is able to come in and share experiences and sacrifices that he/she made by serving in the military in a way that is age-appropriate for the given grade level, there is nothing quite as powerful or meaningful for students in helping them understand the true meaning of Veterans Day.

One of the most memorable moments in my life is being in a grocery store with my middle-school-aged, very introverted daughter. A man pushing his own grocery cart passed by us. I admit that I didn’t even notice. However, she noticed that his hat said “Vietnam Veteran”. She quickly rushed to catch up with him and said, “Excuse me sir. Thank you for your service”.

I would like to say that moment was the result of spectacular parenting, but it was not. It was because of enriching curriculum and wonderful teachers that helped her understand the sacrifices veterans have made and continue to make. That event has changed the way I approach teaching Veterans Day, and I hope it helps you make Veterans Day an impactful and memorable event for your students.

Online and Remote Learning Activities for Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, you can also remotely honor the sacrifices of those who’ve fought securing our freedom. Here are a few ideas on how to virtually pay tribute to our veterans.

Virtual-Friendly Philanthropy

Soldiers sacrifice their lives, health, and time with their loved ones to fight for our freedom, sometimes for years at a time. This Veterans Day, students can devote some of their time to helping veterans by supporting an online charity. Operation Gratitude is just one of the many charities that offer virtual volunteer opportunities.

This specific charity provides ways for students to give back from home by partaking in letter writing, crafting, sending care packages, or purchasing products through Amazon Smile . Donating just a few hours on Veterans Day can make such an impact that students will hopefully see the benefit and continue to contribute their time and effort throughout the year.

Stories of Service

Have you ever asked your grandfather, father, aunt, or another family member to recount a time when they were in the service? If you have, then you know what an honor it is to hear their experiences and stories. StoryCorps is a platform that allows individuals to listen to the words from veterans’ voices worldwide with their military voices initiative online program. Students can hear soldiers tell personal stories and listen to their wisdom, courage, and heroism. If students know a veteran personally, they can also interview them and upload their story to the platform to share.

Virtual Veterans Field Trip

Veterans Day is a great day to have students take a virtual tour of some of the most important monuments, museums, and battlefields in the United States. The United States Veterans and War Memorials tour will take students on a virtual journey to see the World War 2 Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Women’s Memorial, and the United States Marine Corps War Memorial.

Students can also visit the National Veterans Memorial Museum , where they can learn all about the service and sacrifice of veterans through their own words and virtually explore the museum. The only downside to this 90-minute tour is that it costs money and requires reservations. However, it does come with digital lesson plans and activities and a question-and-answer with the tour guide after the tour.

Flipgrid is a video discussion tool that is ideal for remote learning and is adaptable across all grade levels. Teachers post topics (videos with accompanying text), then students respond with videos that are pre-recorded.

This Veterans Day, utilize this tech tool to engage students in taking a closer look at related content. For example, students can observe a photo of the Iwo Jima landing and analyze where and when the photo was taken, watch a video clip about Pearl Harbor; they can then choose a veteran to memorialize and create a Flipgrid video about their inspiration for their memorial. These are just two of the many ideas available for Flipgrid.

A Million Thanks

An easy way students can honor and contribute to veterans on Veterans Day is to write a letter to an active, reserve, or veteran military soldier. A Million Thanks is an organization that supports the military and their families by asking individuals to write letters and messages of appreciation and support. Students can write and send these letters right from home to support the troops.

Enjoyed these activities? Don’t forget to check out our Veterans Day writing prompts for middle school and high school !

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With Veterans Day coming up on November 11th, I wanted to share some of my favorite Veterans Day activities to add to your Veterans Day lesson plans for your elementary students.

Read Alouds

Read-alouds are a great way to introduce students to an important topic like Veterans Day. One book to read on Veterans Day is The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans . It's a picture book that tells how the poppy flower became a symbol of tribute and support for veterans.

Your school or city may hold a special day to honor veterans, and students will see this flower around. This is a great way to pay tribute to Michael's work and for students to have a deeper understanding of the meaning of the poppy and why Veterans Day is important.

Another great book for your Veterans Day lesson is Rags: Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story . This is a touching story of a dog and a solider's bond throughout WWI. This true story give students a view into the life of a solider. Find more favorite November read alouds HERE .

Veterans Day Lessons & Activities

Before the read-aloud, start a Veterans Day KWL chart with your students to help give you a better understanding of what they already know about the holiday honoring our armed forces.

You can work Veterans Day activities into your schedule in many different ways. Sprinkle the activities throughout the week in stations or centers, or add them to your social studies block. Graphic organizers, writing prompts, letter writing, and reading passages are great ways to teach about the history of Veterans Day.

Nonfiction Passage

Dive deeper into Veterans Day by introducing unfamiliar vocabulary to students with a Veterans Day vocabulary activity . Then, assign a Veterans Day nonfiction passage so students can learn more about the national holiday.

After these activities, students should understand what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate it.

Veterans Day Mini Flip Book

The Veterans Day mini flip book would be an excellent activity for students to complete for morning work throughout the week after introducing Veterans Day. This would make a great partner activity too!

They can use what they learned in the read-aloud and nonfiction passage to answer the prompts.

What is It?
A Veteran Is…
Honoring Veterans
Words to Know
Dear Veteran…

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If your school invites local veterans or family members who served in the military for classroom visits, these will make great activities to display in the hallway or learn about this national holiday beforehand.

I hope you found something to add to your Veterans Day lesson plan. These student activities and Veterans Day ideas are an easy way to learn more about the experiences of service members and the history of the holiday.

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This Veterans Day, help your elementary students honor our veterans with these thoughtful activities. Choose from printable activities, digital activities, or read alouds to help teach your students about the national holiday.

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8 Free Veterans Day Activities for Elementary Students

Every year on November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. It is a time to recognize the bravery of those who served in the United States military, in either the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, National Guard, or Space Force. Across the U.S., we commemorate veterans’ honorable acts of service with parades and celebrations, including an official wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia.

On this day, even our youngest learners can show their gratitude to the countless veterans of the past and present who have protected and served our country. Help younger students understand the significance of the day and give them an opportunity to say “thank you” with the following Veterans Day activities and lessons for elementary students.

Veterans Day Projects and Activities for Elementary Students

Learn about and honor veterans with the following Veterans Day projects and activities for your K–5 students.

Create a Veterans Day Poster

Have students create a poster of their own design for Veterans Day. Before putting together their posters, get students to brainstorm possible American symbols, words, colors, and images to feature. Encourage students to embellish their posters with pictures of people they know that have served.

Students who may need more guidance can use the following sentence starters to help them create their poster.

Veterans are ____. (Challenge students to choose a word that describes veterans, like brave or loyal.)
We celebrate Veterans Day because ____.

Write Thank You Letters to Those Who Serve

Show gratitude to those who served with a letter-writing activity. Have students write thank you letters and cards for active-duty military members or for patients in military hospitals. You can sign up for Operation Gratitude and receive a letter-writing tool kit, which details writing guidelines and tips. The organization also provides mailing instructions to easily send letters to veterans and active-duty members.

Read Aloud a Book that Honors Veterans

A read-aloud is a great way to engage the entire class in learning about those who have served in the U.S. military. You might choose a picture book that explains what Veterans Day is all about, or one that explores the sacrifices veterans have made and their impact on our country. Here are some picture books to consider sharing with your elementary students.

Blue Sky, White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin, Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Operation Rescue Dog by Maria Gianferrari, Illustrated by Luisa Uribe
Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War by Duncan Tonatiuh
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara E. Walsh, Illustrated by Layne Johnson
Twenty-One Steps by Jeff Gottesfeld, Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Veterans Day by Allan Morey, Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
The Wall by Eve Bunting, Illustrated by Ronald Himler

Host a Veterans Day Show-and-Tell

Over 4 million U.S. children are military-affiliated, having family members who are veterans, reservists, or active-duty service members. Ask students if they have family members who have served and invite them to be part of a Veterans Day show-and-tell. This way, students can showcase and share their family’s military mementos, like fatigues, badges, or photographs.

Invite Veterans to Speak to Students

Have students learn all about Veterans Day from veterans themselves. Open your classroom up for veterans to visit—either virtually or in person—and share what Veterans Day means to them. Invite students’ family members or family members of fellow teachers who have formerly served. During their visit, you can request veterans to share stories or experiences from their time in the military. Then, you can give your students time to ask questions. If no faculty members or students in your school have family members who can speak to your class, contact a local veterans’ organization to arrange an in-class or virtual visit.

Programs like Take a Veteran to School Day , a HISTORY® initiative, encourage schools to connect with veterans so students can hear stories of service and learn more about Veterans Day. Register for this free program to organize a one-class visit with veterans or an all school assembly.

Veterans Day Lessons for Elementary Students

Read on for Veterans Day lessons to do with elementary students in Grades K–5.

Pen a Veterans Day Acrostic Poem

Celebrate Veterans Day through poem writing. Ask students to write an acrostic poem, which is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word when read vertically. Before writing, engage students in a class brainstorm session to think of possible words to use in their poems, such as "remembrance," "troops," and "victory." Then give students a word or phrase, like “veteran” or “Veterans Day,” and have students pen a poem about a veteran or the holiday. Below is an example of a Veterans Day acrostic poem using the word “veteran.”

V aliant soldiers protecting our country

E very day we are grateful for their service

T roops that serve our nation

E lite members of the military

R emembering and honoring

A merican heroes of today and yesterday

N ever forgetting their bravery

Compare and Contrast Veterans Day and Memorial Day

Students may mix up Veterans Day and Memorial Day , as both holidays honor those who served. Challenge older students to research the similarities and differences between the two holidays and record their findings in a Venn Diagram graphic organizer. For younger students, consider reading aloud picture books about the two holidays. Download a free printable Venn Diagram graphic organizer below.

Research a Notable Veteran

What do Neil Armstrong, Elvis Presley, and Harriet Tubman have in common? They all once served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As a Veterans Day lesson, have students research a historical figure who has served. Once students have completed their research, they can write a report on the person, create a poster, or video presentation. Afterwards, students can present the notable veteran to the class.

We salute all those who served and leave you with a special message from a military-connected member at HMH—our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer.

Veteran’s Day is a day of reflection, remembrance, and appreciation for all who have served in or in support of our nation's military. At HMH, we proudly amplify the unique perspective veterans and military family members bring to the workplace. And as a proud military daughter, spouse, and Blue Star Mother, I believe in the motto of the U.S. Army Equity and Inclusion Agency that reads, “Diversity is the Force. Equity is the Goal. Inclusion is the Way.” —Benita Flucker, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer

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Inspiring Veterans Day Activities For Elementary School Students

November is a great time to use Veterans Day activities in your classroom this fall. You can commemorate the soldiers and members of the military with some fun crafts, writing pieces, and themed newsletters for parents. Furthermore, students will enjoy making their own craft and writing a letter to a veteran and parents will appreciate your efforts to stay connected with them at home. Take a peek at the Veterans Day Activities below.

Create a Soldier – A Fun Veterans Day Activity

Veterans Day is the perfect time to practice writing letters to soldiers in our community. You can show students how amazing our military is by reading this story to your class. Veterans: Heroes in Our Community by Valerie Pfundstein is a wonderful read aloud about veterans, their families and how they impact local communities and the world.

After reading the story, or any other story about the military and veterans, students can put together this Veterans Day Craft and writing template. The template is blank so you can have students write facts about veterans, questions for veterans or my personal favorite, a letter to a veteran. Finally, the finished crafts make great bulletin board displays or gifts to soldiers.

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Free Veterans Day Craft

Another fun Veterans Day Activity for kids, specifically those in primary and elementary grades, is this FREE Veterans Day hat! Students can use this craftivity as a fun morning work coloring, cut and paste page when they start the day. If your school has a parade or takes a photo to send to veterans, this hat is the perfect addition.

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Veteran’s Day Newsletters Templates

I’m sure like many teachers, you send home a weekly or monthly newsletter, to let parents and guardians know what is going on in the classroom. I love using newsletters to connect classroom and homelife. As a parent myself, I love getting any and all information about what’s happening in the classroom.

You can use these Veterans Day themed newsletters to keep parents in the loop this November. They’ll love seeing their child’s learning targets, words to know, reminders and more.

Classroom Newsletters to Use All Year

When parents receive monthly or weekly newsletters home, they often toss them to the side unread. I’ve handed out my fair share of plain paper and colored paper, but they always seem to go unnoticed. I’ve found that using themed newsletters draws their eyes to the page so they notice reminders and important messages I send home.

If you’re like me and you want the parents to read your newsletters home, you can use my many themed newsletter templates to celebrate seasons and holidays year round. Check it out below!

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Teaching Kids About Veterans Day: Resources and Ideas

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Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor and give thanks to those who have served or are serving in the military. Sandwiched between the excitement of Halloween and Thanksgiving, this day can sometimes go unnoticed by kids, but I do like teaching kids about Veterans Day and start to help them understand its significance. There are some very simple and age-appropriate ways we can teach young kids to show respect and appreciation to veterans. Here are some Veterans Day activities, teaching resources, and even some free printables.

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Talk with Kids About Veterans

Help kids understand who veterans are. Adults often describe veterans as soldiers, people who wear uniforms, and live on military bases. Of course, these things are true, but they can be very abstract for kids who aren’t familiar with military families. And it is likely that kids encounter many veterans on a regular basis; they just might not realize it.

Last year I was so moved by a Veterans Day speech given by a friend and coworker. She is now a kindergarten teacher, and nobody would guess she was a veteran or the memories she carries with her if they didn’t know her personally. She reminded all of the kids at our school that veterans are everywhere. They are our teachers, custodians, postal workers, doctors, and store clerks. And we can thank them personally on Veterans Day and every day for their service to our country.

You might consider talking with your kids about:

People they know who are veterans (family, friends, school staff, church members, etc)
The job of a soldier (what it’s like to be a soldier)
Things soldiers sacrifice to keep our country free (family time, holidays, special events with their children, personal safety)
Freedoms that we have as Americans

Say Thank You

Be a model for your children. When you see a veteran, simply say, “Thank you.” Our kids learn from us. Talk with them about why you say thank you to the soldier at the grocery store and the soldier you pass in the airport. It is such a simple act of gratitude, but it means a lot.

Grab this free printable Veteran’s Day easy reader to learn more about the branches of the military and create a thank you page for veterans.

Use this free printable Thank You note template to send a thank you note to veterans.

Make a Card or Baked Goods for a Vetera n

Kids can also make cards to say thank you to veterans they know. Even pre-writers can make a simple card with sticky foam letters or by simply coloring a background that an adult can write on. If you live close to a veteran, you could even help your child make some cookies or another treat to deliver.

Attend a Ceremony or Parade

Many cities or schools host Veterans Day ceremonies or parades. Check your local community calendars to find out which ones might be best to take your kids to. We are looking forward to attending the Veterans Ceremony in our local area this weekend.

Or you could even create your own pretend parade! We made this super easy soldier craft one year as part of our Veterans day activities.

Support a Soldier

Soldier’s Angels is one organization dedicated to supporting soldiers. There are many opportunities to get involved, including sending cards, care packages, and more.

You can also contact a local organization to ask about helping veterans in your own community. The Military Wife and Mom shares a list of items you might consider adding to a care package.

Learn a Veterans Day Song or Poem

Songs for Teaching has a long list of songs to choose from.

Apples 4 the Teacher shares some poetry and rhymes .

Your kids might also like to draw a picture to go along with the song or poem you are learning together.

Read Together

Read a picture book about veterans or visit one of the websites below with your child. We enjoyed reading these books this week.

See our full list of books to read for Veterans Day here .

Kids Thank a Vet includes many resources to help kids learn more about veterans. There are pictures of famous veterans, book lists, activities, and much more.

Make Connections

In many parts of the world Veterans Day is called Rememberance Day, and the poppy is used as a symbol of this special day. Help kids connect that these two observances are the same, and learn a bit more about the significance of the poppy.

You might plant some poppies and learn to carry for them, or create a poppy craft.

You might try making a field of torn paper poppies,

displaying beautiful poppy suncatchers,

or creating coffee filter poppies .

More Resources to Explore

As kids learn about Veterans Day and different family members who have served in the military they often have questions about the different branches of the US Military. Use these free printable military branches puzzles to introduce the different branches.

Operation We Are Here shares an extensive list of resources including 101 Ways to Thank a Vet.

All About Veterans Day for Kids from Home School Coach includes facts, activities, and suggested books.

At the Home School Mom you will find a lengthy list of PreK-12 resources that you can filter according to your child’s grade level.

Practice math skills while learning about symbols related to Veterans Day with this free printable color by code math set .

Add these free printable Veterans Day counting puzzles to your math activities.

You can also find some Veterans Day crafts and free printables on this Pinterest board .

Please let me know in the comments if there are any other ways you and your family honor veterans on Veterans Day, and if you are a veteran, I sincerely thank you for your service and dedication.

Reader Interactions

Uttarakhand Guide

October 27, 2023 at 2:57 am

These Veterans Day crafts are truly adorable and unique. I was actually looking for same thanks for sharing these crafts

November 11, 2014 at 7:29 pm

The “VA KIDS” link is a dead link. Just an FYI.

While we are polite about accepting “Thank You”, there are some of us that are VERY uncomfortable being thanked. The reasons are harder to explain then you may be able to imagine. In my case, I am one of 2 out of 148 to survive exposure to lethal amounts of radiation. PLEASE, have an adult ask before sending your children up to thank a vet with no warning……some of us do have survivors guilt.

February 4, 2020 at 9:41 pm

Thank you for sharing your personal insight with us.

randa handler

November 7, 2014 at 12:19 pm

Great suggestions and comments! I agree any change we get to increase a child’s awareness of veterans is a great idea. BTW, I tried to do that with my educational book about thanksgiving. It explains the holiday and thanks our vets.

February 1, 2020 at 10:08 pm

Thanks for reading, Randa, and for sharing your thoughts!

Summer Cargile

October 14, 2014 at 11:29 am

Anna@The Measured Mom

November 15, 2013 at 8:27 pm

Veterans Day often feels like the forgotten holiday. Thanks for these reminders to make it real for our kids! (Thanks also for linking up!!)

October 14, 2014 at 11:30 am

You are amazing.

November 12, 2013 at 12:29 am

Those are great ideas. I am also pinning this post to my November celebration board. Thanks for sharing with Afterschool!

Jackie Higgins

November 11, 2013 at 12:56 pm

This is a great post. I never really thought of explaining to my boys that veterans are people who live and work around us every day. I’m going to try and be more aware of that and help them to understand. I can’t wait to check out your book suggestions as well!

Shaunna Evans

November 11, 2013 at 3:06 pm

Thanks, Jackie! I think that’s a helpful point for kids…it makes the concept so much more concrete to them. I hope you enjoy the books, too!

November 5, 2013 at 7:21 pm

Thank you for such a thoughtful article, packed full of resources and ideas. My husband is a veteran (and currently Navy reservist). Yet like most families we forget to pause and be thankful for those who serve our country. I’ll be sharing your post 🙂

November 8, 2013 at 3:02 pm

Thank you, Sally! I really wanted to write something that would be helpful for people who do want to talk with kids about this topic. I know it was hard for me to find resources when I was a classroom teacher, so I’m glad this is becoming a tool for others. And thank you to both you and your husband for his continued service.

Eileen Mc Aree

November 12, 2012 at 7:43 am

Thanks for the wonderful ideas. I “liked” and “pinned”!

November 12, 2012 at 2:19 pm

I am glad you liked them. Thanks for sharing!

November 11, 2012 at 11:45 am

What a thoughtful and wonderful post full of suggestions on how to bring awareness of vetrans at a child’s level. I have shared this today on my Facebook page. Thank you for linking up to my Enchanted Thursdays Blog Hop this week!

November 11, 2012 at 12:26 pm

I am glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much for sharing on your Facebook page.

JDaniel4's Mom

November 9, 2012 at 10:32 am

I love all the wonderful ways you have to give back to those who have served. Thank you so much for ,linking to Read.Explore.Learn. I am going to share this post on the Read.Explore.Learn. Facebook page today. Oh! You might like the book The Wall by Eve Bunting. It talks about Veteran’s too.

November 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm

I am glad you liked the ideas. Thanks so much for sharing on Facebook, and I appreciate the book suggestion. I will have to check it out.

Jamie @ The Unlikely Homeschool

November 9, 2012 at 12:27 am

My dad was a Veteran and was a good reminder that Vets are all around us. Whenever my kids and I see a “vet” license plate on a vehicle, we try and remember to say thanks to the driver and ask when/where he or she served. Almost always, the veterans love to share.

November 9, 2012 at 5:58 am

Thanks for the suggestion, Jamie. I think looking for “vet” license plates is a great idea for increasing a child’s awareness of veterans in our communities. And I agree, I find most veterans are very cordial and willing to share.

17 Veterans Day Activity Ideas for School & Work

By: Angela Robinson | Updated: December 12, 2023

You found our list of Veterans Day ideas .

Veterans Day is November 11 in the United States and is a federal holiday. Veterans Day activities and ideas are ways to honor armed forces online on that day. For example, by learning on history websites or participating in themed activities via virtual conferencing platforms. This day is also known as National Veterans Day, and is recognized at schools, work, church, nursing homes and other locations.

In Canada, the UK and other Commonwealth Countries, November 11 is known as Remembrance Day . The holiday is similar to virtual Memorial Day .

This list includes:

Veterans Day activities for kids
Veterans Day program ideas for schools
Virtual Veterans Day online activities
Virtual Veterans Day event ideas during Covid
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List of Veterans Day activities & ideas

From volunteer opportunities to learning moments to online events, here is a list of ways to celebrate Veterans Day virtually.

1. Veterans Day Word Search (Free Template)

A fun and educational way to recognize Veterans Day with students is a word search. For example, you can search for words like “Marines”, “Freedom”, and “Flag.”

Here is a free template you can start with:

And here is the PDF answer key .

You can also complete this Veterans Day Word Search online .

2. Veterans Day Word Jumble

One way to educate students and kids about Veterans Day is to make it fun. You can do a word jumble as a 15 minute activity, and then use the found words to start conversations about important topics.

Here is a template:

Here is the answer key .

You can easily make your own template too to extend the activity to more words.

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3. Volunteer to help veterans

Soldiers sacrifice health, safety, and time with their families, often for months or years at a time. This Veterans Day, you can devote a few hours of your time to virtual-friendly philanthropy.

Here is a list of online charities that help veterans:

DAV : DAV provides many avenues of support to veterans and their families. Volunteering options include corporate partnerships, social media and fitness fundraising, and spare-change donations.
Operation Gratitude : This group supports veterans, active troops, military families, and first responders. They offer virtual volunteerism opportunities for individuals, groups, and businesses, including letter writing, crafting, and purchasing products through Amazon Smile.
Soldiers’ Angels : Soldier’s Angels seek to uplift military members and families by organizing good deeds from around the globe. Virtual volunteering tasks include throwing virtual baby showers for spouses of deployed members, sending letters and care packages, and comforting service members or families.
Hire Heroes USA : This organization helps veterans transition to civilian jobs. Sign up to participate in mock interviews, provide career counseling, and follow up about the job search process.
Warrior Rising : Warrior Rising aims to empower veterans by teaching entrepreneurial skills. Apply to be a mentor, and guide aspiring owners on their business journeys.

These charities also accept monetary donations.

While you can volunteer on a one-off basis, ongoing support makes a bigger impact.

Virtual volunteering for even a few hours each month adds up, so make a commitment to volunteer on Veterans Day that continues throughout the year.

Here are ways to volunteer as a group , and more ways to volunteer online .

4. Make a donation

If your time is too scarce to volunteer regularly, or if you want to provide additional support, then consider making a donation.

Here are some veterans charities to donate to online:

Semper Fi Fund
Department of Veterans Affairs
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Fisher House Foundation
Operation Second Chance
Hope for the Warriors
Operation Homefront

Of course, there are many other efforts dedicated to helping veterans and active service members, including localized and community-based organizations. Be sure to research the philanthropy to familiarize yourself with the mission and confirm the validity of organization.

Consider also launching your own online fundraising campaign. For information on how to coordinate a successful online fundraiser, check out our article on virtual fundraising ideas .

5. Write letters or emails to troops

Writing letters to troops is one of the easiest and most meaningful virtual Veterans Day activities. This is a great exercise for children and adults alike. Simply compose personal messages, and then send the letters to active duty soldiers.

Here are some organizations that send letters to soldiers:

Soldiers’ Angels
Operation Gratitude
A Million Thanks
Operation We Are Here
Forgotten Soldiers’ Outreach

Deployment can get lonely, and a bit of human connection can mean a lot.

6. Invite a veteran to a video chat

One of the best virtual veterans day ideas for school is to invite a veteran to a video call. To facilitate an online assembly, encourage the former service member to tell stories, and share pictures on online meeting software such as Zoom, GoogleMeet, or Microsoft Teams. Students can use the chat box to ask questions during the presentation. There is likely a community veterans association in your area that would be happy to connect you with a veteran willing to spare an hour or two to enlighten young minds.

Veteran video conferences are useful outside the classroom setting, too. Many veterans report feeling lonely or isolated, but spending a few minutes connecting on screen can provide needed social time. Reaching out to check on the veterans in your life today, and periodically, is a good idea. You can also connect with veterans charities and offer to chat with former service members in need of a friend.

You can invite the veteran to do fun Zoom activities with your group too.

7. Brush up on military history

Veterans Day is a great time to brush up on military history. Learning about past wars, strategy, and the history of branches of the armed forces allows you to better appreciate the experiences of service members.

Here are some good military history online resources:

National Archives
US Army Center of Military History
Library of Congress
Society for Military History
Air Force Historical Research Agency
National WWI Museum
National WWII Museum

Of course, there are many other useful learning tools you can use, including documentaries.

8. Veterans Day virtual field trip

While you may not be able to visit key service landmarks in person, you can tour these facilities online.

Here are some virtual tours of national monuments, museums, and battlefields:

National Mall
Veterans and War Memorials
Virtual Tour of Washington D.C.
National Museum of the US Navy
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Gettysburg National Battlefield

Check out our list of virtual field trip ideas for more ideas.

9. Educate yourself on PTSD

PTSD, or posttraumatic stress disorder, is a condition suffered by many veterans. One way to assist PTSD patients in their battle is to educate yourself about the condition. The media often depicts the disease inaccurately, and misconceptions abound, such as the notion that the disorder affects only soldiers.

Here are some good online PTSD resources:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD
Mayo Clinic
PTSD Foundation of America
American Psychiatric Association (APA)

By learning more about the disorder, you can show afflicted parties empathy and be of greater assistance to those in need of help.

10. Curate a patriotic playlist

Music plays a big role in the military, and thus, should play a prominent part in your online Veterans Day celebrations. Creating a soundtrack to accompany an online event is one of the best virtual Veterans Day program ideas.

To set the proper tone for the affair, curate a patriotic playlist full of country-specific anthems and service songs on Pandora or Spotify. For inspiration, check out this YouTube playlist of military marches.

11. Attend a virtual Veterans Day event

Many parades, concerts, and ceremonies stream online so that folks can observe the holiday from afar. Websites like EventBrite and Eventful have listings of various online affairs, and you can also search for virtual events in your area, or in areas like Washington D.C. and New York City where bigger celebrations tend to occur. The VA also published a handy list of organizations offering virtual Veterans Day celebrations.

12. Host a service-inspired remote book club meeting

There are many great books written by or about veterans. Consider hosting an online book club meeting hosted around a military read in November.

Here are a few title suggestions:

Dispatches by Michael Herr
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers
Redeployment by Phil Klay

Simply send the book assignment to the group a few weeks in advance, then meet on a video call to discuss the reading. To keep conversation alive, you can prepare discussion questions ahead of time.

If your group does not have the time to read an entire book, then can choose shorter essays or articles to analyze instead.

13. Take an online photo gallery tour

Veterans are more than faceless soldiers. Each former armed service member has a unique identity, and portrait projects emphasize this idea. While it is important to pay homage to veterans as a whole, it is also crucial to recognize soldiers as individuals.

Here are a few online veteran photo galleries worth browsing:

Veterans Portrait Project
American Legion Photo Gallery
22 Striking Portraits Of War Veterans Around The World

Media outlets and social media channels often post seasonal tributes to veterans in November as well, so keep an eye out for photography projects to appreciate on Veterans Day.

14. Offer a discount or complimentary service to vets

One of the best virtual veterans day ideas for work is to directly give back to veterans by offering a discount or complimentary service. Campaigns could range from a free cup of coffee or an additional retail markdown, to a complimentary consultation or advisory session, or even a special party.

To organize your event:

Choose an offering
Decide the scope of the event, and determine whether participants will need to pre-register to benefit
Recruit a team to help organize and execute the event
Advertise the promotion
Run the experience
Take and share plenty of pictures!

While some campaigns may take months to plan, you can also institute last minute events like delivering a few boxes of donuts to a local veterans community association.

15. Create a Veterans Day craft

Crafts are great Veterans Day activities for kids and students. First, send students patterns and instructions for crafts. Scouring Pinterest for Veterans Day craft ideas sparks creativity and uncovers pre-made templates.

On Veterans Day, gather on a video call to cut, color, and create together. Be sure to show off each other’s masterpieces at the end of the activity. Another nice touch is to send the finished crafts to actual troops using one of the letter-writing organizations listed above. Also, consider creating an online photo album or social media gallery so that other classes, teachers, and parents can appreciate the artwork too!

16. Learn about armed services dogs

Some of the most engaging virtual Veterans Day activities for kids center around service dogs. Children love animals, so honoring canine companions is a great way to hold class’ attention. To teach the lesson, read about dogs that serve in the military or help veterans heal , watch videos about military dogs , and watch the Warrior Canine Collection’s puppy nursery live camera . Consider capping the lesson off by making a modest class donation to a canine veteran charity.

Here is a guide to Take Your Dog to Work Day .

17. Support a veteran entrepreneur

While many folks think of veterans as former soldiers, there are many other facets of veterans ‘ identities. Service members often leave the military and go on to work successful second careers, many even launching their own businesses.

By visiting veteran-owned restaurants, bakeries, gyms, galleries, home services vendors, and other small businesses, you can make a meaningful contribution through your patronage. To search for veteran-owned businesses, visit the VA website or an independent veteran-owned business directory .

Final Thoughts

Traditional Veterans Day events typically consist of parades, assemblies, and ceremonies, but observing the day in these ways is not always a possibility. If situations such as distance, weather, and limited mobility prevent you from attending an in-person gathering, celebrate Veterans Day virtually by adapting one of the activities or ideas in this post.

Next, check out our article on virtual Thanksgiving ideas and this one with online classroom activities .

We also have a list of ways to celebrate Labor Day online , ideas for virtual July 4th and St. George’s Day activities .

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FAQ: Veterans Day

Here is a list of common questions about Veterans Day, together with answers.

How do you celebrate Veterans Day online?

Ways to observe Veterans Day online include virtually volunteering, joining a video call to participate in activities with others, watching an event live-stream, or browsing pertinent armed service websites.

What are some good virtual Veterans Day ideas?

The best remote Veterans Day ideas pay tribute to the sacrifices of the troops, recognize soldiers’ individuality, and educate audiences on the significance of the day. Some good virtual Veterans Day Ideas include:

Volunteering to help veterans
Making a donation
Supporting a veteran entrepreneur
Writing letters or emails to troops
Virtually touring national monuments, museums, and battlefields
Take an online photo gallery tour

Browsing online events and collections for inspiration can help you plan your own virtual Veterans Day programs

What are good charities to support on Veterans Day?

There are many great philanthropies that support veterans, active service members, and military families. Here are some good charities to check out this Veterans Day:

Hire Heroes USA
Warrior Rising

It is also worth supporting local veterans associations and philanthropies within your immediate community.

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I love having school on holidays like Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, and President’s Day. Why – because it gives a wonderful opportunity to teach my students about these important holidays and why we celebrate them. There are so many great ways to help your students learn the importance of the holiday while helping Veterans too! Today I’m going to share some Veteran’s Day activities for elementary students with you.

The Importance of Teaching Veteran’s Day

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 every year in the United States

Veteran’s Day is celebrated every year on November 11th. I am so incredibly grateful for the veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Their sacrifice so that we can live in a free country, generally safe from harm’s way, is not meaningless to me.

I always want to be sure and pass that message along to my students so they can learn the importance of sacrifice and dedication at an early age. Veteran’s Day is the perfect opportunity to teach your students about what a veteran is and how to show appreciation to our nations’ finest.

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There are tons of different Veteran’s Day activities for elementary students that you can incorporate into your classroom. I love to use a mix of different activities to really get the kids excited about learning. Videos, lessons, and hands-on activities are a great way to do this. Here’s some of my favorite Veteran’s Day activities for elementary students.

1. Videos & Visitors

Videos are a great way to increase student engagement. This short PBS Kids video is a wonderful video that provides a good introduction of Veteran’s Day in a way that easy for students to understand. It covers what Veteran’s Day is and why we celebrate it when we do.

Since veterans are real live people, inviting veterans to your classroom or school on this day is a great way to help students connect this holiday with real life. Student’s love to meet real life heroes and having a veteran in your class gives students opportunities for learning how to respectfully thank a veteran for their service. This also makes the topic so much more relatable for your students! You likely even have a student whose parent or relative is a veteran and would love to share their experiences with your class.

When teaching about Veteran’s Day there are several main points that you want to cover. I like to include the following topics:

what is a veteran
when is Veteran’s Day
what are the branches of the armed forces
how can we celebrate our heroes

This Veteran's Day flip book is a great activity for elementary students

As with most social studies and science lessons, I love using interactive notebooks. These engaging tools really help students to engage with the information taught and remember what they learn.

This Veteran’s Day flip book is a wonderful way to teach about this important holiday. Students will complete the information on each page of the flip book as they learn about the Veteran’s Day holiday. This flip book contains 5 tabs which cover everything your students need to know about Veteran’s Day:

1. Veterans Day 2. What is a Veteran? 3. What is Veterans Day? 4. How Can We Remember? 5. The 4 Main Branches of the Armed Forces

Your students will not only love creating this informational flip book, but they will enjoy sharing what they learned with their family too!

3. Veteran’s Day Activities

Students will create a card and write a note to a veteran as part of these veteran's day activities for elementary students

One of the special things about Veteran’s Day is that there are many opportunities we can provide students to thank a veteran. One of my favorite activities is making cards for veterans. This not only provides so creative fun, but this writing activity is a great way to connect language arts and social studies standards.

In addition to writing a note or card, students can also do a service project for a local veteran organization.

I’ve taken all of my favorite Veteran’s Day activities for elementary students and put them into one resource. Now you can have everything you need to teach about and celebrate Veteran’s Day in your classroom. Check out these No Prep Veteran’s Day Activities for elementary school students in the Appletastic Learning store.

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The best Veterans Day lessons and activities can provide the perfect way to engage your students in a variety of topics ranging from STEM to history and English to social studies and more.

Veterans Day takes place on November 11 every year. That date marks the conclusion of World War I, a terrible conflict that came to a close on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. Originally called Armistice Day, the holiday received its current name in 1954.

Educators can guide their students through the history of the holiday – the day honors veterans both living and dead – and learn about American history and culture in the process.

Just remember to make sure the discussion of veterans and warfare is age-appropriate. Facilitators should also be mindful that many of their students will have family members who serve or have served in the armed forces, and that discussions of combat should be undertaken with great sensitivity. This is especially important this year, given that global tensions are heightened because of the wars in Ukraine and Israel, Veterans Day may take on more poignancy for veterans and their families.

U.S. Veterans Affairs Teachers Resource Guide

Every year, U.S. Veterans Affairs puts out a robust teachers guide for Veterans Day-related classroom activities. This year is no different, and the 2023 Teachers Resource guide features a wealth of information on the history of Veterans Day, suggestions for classroom and school-wide activities to mark the day, as well as lessons and information on how Veterans Day differs from Memorial Day and proper flag-folding etiquette.

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This middle and high school Veterans Day lesson plan spans approximately 50 minutes of class time. It starts with a discussion and pre-quiz about the topic and includes a short video from the History Channel and an interactive timeline on U.S. wars. The heart of the lesson plan, however, is a group exploration of the challenges veterans face today, including the risks and benefits of being a soldier.

Learn About World War I

Sometimes referred to as the “Forgotten War,” World War I is the subject of a series of interactive lessons produced in a collaboration between the Doughboy Foundation and Verizon, and available for free on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ . Resources include a virtual field trip with a 50-foot-tall interactive World War I timeline and lesson plans suitable for 7-12th graders.

NEA: Veterans Day in The Classroom

Educators teaching Veterans Day will find a wealth of lesson plans, activities, games, and resources here that are broken down by grade level. In one activity students in grades K-12 view and then interpret Winslow Homer’s 1865 painting The Veteran in a New Field.

Scholastic: Veterans Day and Patriotism

Teach your students about some of the symbols, songs, and pledges associated with the U.S. and their significance to veterans with this lesson for grades 3-5. The lesson is designed to be spread over two class sessions.

Discovery Education -- U.S. – Why We Serve.

This no-cost virtual field trip for upper elementary and middle school students helps teachers and students around the world learn about the importance of service through the stories of two U.S. Congressman who served in the US military.

Veterans’ Stories: Struggles for Participation

The Library of Congress maintains this collection of video interviews, documents, and writings that tell the firsthand stories of men and women who served despite being discriminated against based on their race, heritage, or gender. Exploring these resources with your students is a good way to examine the diversity of veteran experience and the ongoing fight for equality within the military. See this teacher’s guide to the collection for more details.

Library of Congress: Primary Sources

For those looking for more primary sources, this blog post from the Library of Congress details collections, projects, and other resources that teachers can use to get their students to actively learn about Veterans Day.

Teacher Planet: Veterans Day Lessons

Teacher Planet offers educators a variety of resources for teaching Veterans Day ranging from lesson plans to worksheets and activities. For example, there is a lesson plan examining the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. and others looking at significant battles in U.S. history.

The Teacher’s Corner: Veterans Day Resources

Teachers can choose from various lessons and activities that are designed for teaching Veterans Day, including this printable online Veterans Day scavenger hunt, and lessons such as honoring our veterans through poetry .

Read About Veterans in Historic Newspapers

Your students can read about the end of World War I, which inspired Veterans Day, as well as get an immediate sense of what life and public opinion was like during past wars by exploring various digital newspaper archives. See Tech & Learning’s recent newspaper archive guide for more information.

Why Is There No Apostrophe in Veterans Day?

Some students may be tempted to write, “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” both are incorrect. Grammar Girl explains why in this lesson on singular and plural possessives. This can be a short and timely lesson in grammar around Veterans Day.

Listen to An Interview About Veterans

To better understand the difficulties that veterans today face, your students can listen to an NPR interview with author Tim O’Brien, conducted 20 years after the publication of The Things They Carried, O’Brien’s celebrated book about soldiers in the Vietnam War. You can then discuss the interview and/or read an excerpt from O’Brien’s book.

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Veterans Day is a special occasion where we honor and appreciate the brave men and women who have served in the military. How can we teach our young generation about the sacrifices made by veterans and the significance of this day?

In this post, we will explore engaging Veterans Day activities for elementary students that are ideal for children in kindergarten to second grade. From videos and books to hands-on art projects, these activities will help instill a sense of appreciation and gratitude for veterans. You can create lasting memories with your students while coming together as a community to honor our veterans.

Importance of Teaching Children about Veterans Day

Before diving into fun activities, it’s essential for elementary students to understand the significance of Veterans Day. Begin by teaching about the role of veterans. You can use short videos, books, and posters as teaching tools.

Remember to emphasize the importance of showing gratitude and appreciation to our heroes. Discuss the different ways in which students can express their gratitude, such as creating artwork, writing letters, or participating in community service projects. By understanding the significance of Veterans Day, students can better appreciate the activities that follow.

Videos and Songs for Veterans Day

If you’re looking for free, no-prep teaching resources to add to your Veterans Day Lesson plans, here are some of my favorites. These quick videos are a great introduction to Veterans Day for kids.

PBS KIDS Veteran’s Day
KID HISTORY: Veterans Day
Powerful Veterans Day Video
Thank you Soldiers – Veteran’s Day Song

Read Alouds for Veterans Day

While planning your Veterans Day activities for elementary students, pencil in some time for read alouds. Your students will enjoy hearing these stories about veterans and families, including animals in the military. These stories also help children view veterans as part of our community. Be sure to include time for students to share their connections. * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Here are some of my favorite Veterans Day Read Alouds:

Veterans Day
Veteran Heroes in Our Neighborhood
The Poppy Lady
We Also Served: True Stories of Brave Animals in the Military

Crafts to Honor Veterans

Art projects are a creative and meaningful way to honor veterans while allowing students to express themselves. For this Veterans Day craft , students begin by choosing a veteran. You can print men and women on different shades of paper so children can choose the perfect skin tone. Then students select a uniform for their veteran. There are options for Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, and Coast Guard. This is a great way to review different branches of the military. Children can cut and glue their pieces or complete one of the coloring pages. The finished collection makes the perfect display to honor our veterans.

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Writing Notes to Veterans

In addition to creating a veteran, children can add writing to their crafts by choosing one of the writing papers . Students can write facts about this important holiday or write thank you notes to veterans. You can send your notes to a local veteran’s home or send letters in envelopes to A Million Thanks . This organization was started by Shauna Fleming when she was just 15 years old! They have already collected almost 13 million letters and sent them abroad to our military.

If your students need a little extra support while writing, create a class list of ideas together. Be sure to hang the Veterans Day vocabulary posters so little ones can see important words. I also like to provide copies of Word Banks so students can begin finding words independently.

Veterans Day Activities for Elementary Students

If you’re looking for more hands-on activities, your students will love creating and wearing veteran hats . Students can choose their favorite branch of the military and cut and color the front of their hats. Then staple or glue their pieces on a sentence strip. Finally, add the tag that reads “I salute our veterans.”

To teach your students about why the military salutes, check out this quick video called The Origins of the US Military Salute. Why We Salute.

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Remembering and Honoring our Heroes

Above all, let us remember the importance of teaching our elementary students about Veterans Day. By engaging in fun and educational activities, we instill a sense of gratitude, empathy, and appreciation for the sacrifices made by our heroes.

Your students are fortunate to have a teacher who is always looking for engaging ways for them to learn about the word around them. These valuable lessons and activities will help students learn to honor veterans and grow into the next generation of leaders.

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Veterans Day is a very important holiday to teach and discuss with students. Some schools may hold assemblies and some may not. I loved our school’s assembly. It always got me choked up watching all the veterans getting honored and applauded. Teaching primary students all about Veterans Day is a wonderful way to start out their knowledge of respect and appreciation for our military. So, here is a list of Veterans Day activities for elementary students.

Chat about it…

Outlining what makes a person a veteran is very important! Then, we can start to talk about what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate it.

(Source: A Day in the Life of Miss Kranz and The First Grade Parade )

Read about it….

After you introduce what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate it, make sure your lessons are educational. These two read alouds are great for students to learn more about our troops and other veterans that may have lost their lives at war.

(Link: The Wall ) (Book Link: Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops)

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Get Crafty…

If your school has an assembly for Veterans Day, make sure to get some Veterans Day artwork on the wall. Have students make posters saying Thank You or hand-make cards.

Educational crafts are great for hallway displays. That way, when the veterans look in the hallways at what the students are learning about them, it will bring them joy and give them pride.

Source: JDaniel14’s Mom

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Memorial Day 2024: Parades, ceremonies and concerts in the Cincinnati area

Memorial Day is right around the corner. Not only does this holiday indicate the start of the summer season, but it's a day where we can recognize and honor veterans and those who have served in the armed forces with parades and wreath-laying ceremonies.

This Memorial Day, events are happening all over Greater Cincinnati throughout the day. If you're interested in joining in the ceremonies, here's everything you need to know to attend an event near you on Monday, May 27.

Cincinnati Memorial Day events

Anderson township.

Bell Ceremony: 11:45 a.m., Anderson Center’s South Plaza, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. The speaker is television anchor and U.S. Air Force veteran Craig McKee. Names of deceased members of the armed forces will be read during the ceremony. andersontownshipoh.gov.

Parade: 10:15 a.m., begins at Reed Hartman Highway and Cooper Road, and will conclude at the Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park, 4871 Cooper Road, Blue Ash.

Ceremony: 11:15 a.m., Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park, 4871 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. The Keynote speaker is Col. Stephen Ackman of the of United States Army.

Concert: 7 p.m., Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony’s Memorial Day Concert, Blue Ash Towne Square, 9520 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash. blueash.com.

Parade: 11 a.m.-noon, route on Harrison Avenue. With VFW Post 10380. explorecheviotohio.com.

Community participation parade: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mt. Storm Park, 700 Lafayette Ave., Clifton. Volunteers prepare picnic, band will play. cincinnati-oh.gov.

Parade: 10 a.m., begins at Express Scripts, 4865 Dixie Highway, ends at Veterans Memorial Park, 701 Wessel Dr. Parade is led by VFW Post 1069 and includes police and fire vehicles from Fairfield and Fairfield Township along with Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, community and non-profit groups, and the Fairfield High School Marching Band.

Ceremony: Following parade, Veterans Memorial Park. Guest speakers included representatives from local veterans' groups and City of Fairfield Mayor Mitch Rhodus. A flag retirement ceremony follows the program. fairfield-city.org.

Ceremony: 9:30 a.m ., wreath-laying ceremony begins the day’s observance at the Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers monument, 1 S. Monument Ave.

Another ceremony will take place after the parade at 11:15 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, 1602 Greenwood Ave., Hamilton. The keynote speaker is Hamilton native and retired Brig. Gen. Lawrence E. Gillespie, who served in Vietnam as a pilot. The program includes singing of the national anthem, posting of colors, a 21-gun salute, patriotic music and playing of taps.

Parade: 10 a.m. Butler County Historic Courthouse, 101 High St., travels down High Street, Seventh Street, Heaton Avenue and ends at Greenwood Cemetery, 1602 Greenwood Ave., Hamilton.

Parade: 9 a.m., begins at Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road, and ends at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial, 211 Riverside Dr., Loveland.

Ceremony: Service immediately following parade, at Loveland Veterans’ Memorial. The ceremony will feature a speech from Colonel J. Scott Calder.

Parade: 8:30 a.m. , begins at Parish Center, 3908 Plainville Road, Mariemont, and ends at the Municipal Building, 6907 Wooster Pike.

Ceremony: Following parade, Outstanding Citizen of the Year will be presented by Mayor Bill Brown. After, a wreath-placing will take place at the Veterans Monument at Memorial Grove Cemetery. mariemont.org.

Parade: 9:30 a.m., begins at American Legion Post 450, 11 Victor Stier Drive, Milford, and will continue to Memorial Park for a brief ceremony. Parade will end at Greenlawn Cemetery,

Ceremony: A brief ceremony will take place at Memorial Park. Then, a wreath-laying and ceremony will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery. Another ceremony will be held at St. Andrew Cemetery, 552 Main St., Milford.

Parade: 10 a.m. parade begins at Smith Park, Tytus Avenue and Verity Parkway. Parade ends at Woodside Cemetery, 1401 Woodside Blvd., Middletown, led by grand marshal Paul Lloyd Hannah, a retired E5 petty officer second class in the United States Navy’s Seabees.

Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. at Woodside Cemetery, 1401 Woodside Blvd., Middletown. Stories of veterans' heroism will be shared as taps is played.

Ceremony: 3 p.m., Hopewell Cemetery, 10205 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Master Sergeant Richard Schnitz plays taps as a part of Taps Across America. montgomeryohio.gov.

Sharonville

Ceremony: noon-12:30 p.m., Patriot Pointe, 10980 Thornview Drive, Sharonville. sharonville.org.

Spring Grove Village

Ceremony: 11 a.m., Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village. Color Guard, talk by Dr. Richard Davis, Civil War Historian, wreath presentation, taps and the historic scattering of rose pedals on graves in the Civil War section. Presented by The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and the Sister Anthony O’Connell Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (ASUVCW).

Springfield Township

Field of Memories at Arlington Memorial Gardens is on display beginning on Friday, May 24, in the Garden of Patriotism. The display of flags will be available from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday and remain accessible through Memorial Day.

9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday-Monday, Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road., Springfield Township. amgardens.org.

1,000 Flag Display, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

911 Steel Traveling Display, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Moment of silence, 3 p.m.

Posting of colors and musket salute, 3:05 p.m., by the Sons of the American Revolution

Reading of the names, 3:15 p.m.

Sycamore Township/Silverton

V.F.W. Post 6979 Parade: 10 a.m., begins at Silverton Veterans Memorial Park and ends at Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road, Sycamore Township.

Picnic: The Deer Park Silverton Joint Fire District will be hosting a grill out at the fire station located at 7050 Blue Ash Road, Silverton. sycamoretownship.org.

West Chester Township

Parade: 10 a.m.- noon, route through the historic Olde West Chester business district, parade ends at West Chester Cemetery, where flags are set to mark the graves of U.S. military veterans. While the parade is in motion, members of the West Chester-Union Township Historical Society read aloud the names of all veterans interred at the cemetery.

Ceremony: Following parade, at West Chester Cemetery, 6425 West Chester Road, West Chester. westchesteroh.org.

Northern Kentucky Memorial Day events

Ceremony: 10 a.m., Freedom Park, 550 Freedom Park Dr., Crestview Hills. edgewoodky.gov

Parade: 10 a.m., begins at Boone County High School, 7056 Burlington Pike, Florence, and will end at Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence.

Ceremony: 11:30 a.m., or immediately following the parade at the Veterans Memorial to honor fallen heroes. florence-ky.gov.

Parade: 8:30 a.m., begins at 998 Monmouth St., Newport. local.aarp.org.

Parade: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Hills Police Department, 1106 Amsterdam Road, Park Hills. parkhillsky.net.

– Find more events at events.cincinnati.com –

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1. Kid's Books for Veterans Day . Students in your elementary classroom may have never heard about Veterans Day, so a great place to start is with some read-aloud picture books. This national holiday means many things and has a lot of history, so sharing kid-friendly stories and images can help the classroom discuss this important topic.
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4. Scholastic Veterans Day Teaching Lesson Plans. Scholastic has a variety of Veteran's Day lesson plans geared at grades 3-5. Find it HERE. 5. Teacher Vision Packets. Teacher Vision has two downloadable activity packets - one for K-8 and one for elementary. They also offer links to dozens of other related resources.
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Veterans Day Mini Flip Book. The Veterans Day mini flip book would be an excellent activity for students to complete for morning work throughout the week after introducing Veterans Day. This would make a great partner activity too! They can use what they learned in the read-aloud and nonfiction passage to answer the prompts.
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