2020vw.com – Veterans Day is a chance to celebrate and express appreciation to those who have served or are serving in the military. Sandwiched between the excitement of Halloween and Thanksgiving, this day may often go forgotten by kids, but I do appreciate educating kids about Veterans Day Worksheets and trying to help them realize its importance.
There are several very simple and age-appropriate ways we can teach young kids to express respect and thanks to veterans day worksheets. Here are some Veterans Day activities, instructional tools, and even some free printables.
Talk With Kids About Veterans Day Worksheets
Help kids understand who veterans are. Adults commonly identify veterans as soldiers, people who wear uniforms and reside on military bases. All of this is true, but it may be difficult to explain to kids who don’t come from a military family. And it is possible that kids see numerous veterans on a daily basis; they simply may not recognize it.
Last year I was so affected by a Veterans Day worksheets speech made by a friend and colleague. She is now a kindergarten teacher, and nobody would believe 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, physicians, and retail clerks. On Veterans Day and every day, we may express our gratitude to them for their dedication to our nation.
You could try chatting with your kids about:
- People they know who are veterans (family, friends, school personnel, church members, etc) (family, friends, school staff, church members, etc)
- A soldier’s day-to-day life as a soldier
- Things that our country’s military give up to keep us free (family time, holidays, special events with their children, personal safety)
- The liberties we have as citizens of the United States
Say Thank You
Be a model for your children. When you encounter a veteran, just 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 at the airport. It’s a simple gesture of thanks, yet it has a big impact.
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.
Make a Card or Baked Goods For a Veterans Day Worksheets
Kids may also make cards to say thank you to veterans they know. Even pre-writers may make a simple card using adhesive foam letters or by just drawing a backdrop that an adult can write on. Make some cookies with your kid and present them to a local veteran if you live nearby.
Conclusion
Veterans Day is a chance to celebrate and express appreciation to those who have served or are serving in the military. Adults commonly identify veterans as soldiers, people who wear uniforms and reside on military bases. It may be difficult to explain to kids who don’t come from a military family.
November 11 is Veterans Day and we want you to say thank you to our veterans. Kids can also make cards or bake cookies to give to a veteran they know. Ceremonies and parades are held all over the country on November 11 to honour veterans.
Table of Contents
