Veterans Day Ideas

Looking for some quick and easy ideas to teach your students about Veterans Day? I've got you covered with some great read alouds, videos, and a special follower freebie!

In my classroom, we have a book station where they can explore and read more about Veterans Day! These are some of my favorite read alouds about Veterans Day. 

I love this Veterans Day book by Jacqueline S. Cotton because it is short and sweet! It gives kids the meaning behind the holiday and why it is celebrated in The United States.

The Poppy Lady is another favorite of mine! It's about Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, and how she worked so hard to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers after WWI.

H is for Honor shares all the branches of the Armed Services and shares all the privileges and sacrifices of military families everywhere in the United States. This one is a must read!

Another must do in my classroom is watching Brain Pop videos! I have them create graphic organizers to help them take notes when watching this Brain Pop video on the Armed Forces. It helps keeps my students accountable while when we watch videos. :) 

Click on the image below to grab your graphic organizer freebie!!

How do you celebrate Veterans Day? We'd love to hear some of your great ideas below!