Every November 11th we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Government buildings and schools are closed, and so I think it's a great idea to teach our children, why we have this holiday.
Videos:
History of Veterans Day: http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day
Worksheets:
Cloze activity: http://members.learningplanet.com/ws/language/veterans_day/detail.asp?file=VDayFITB&title=Veterans%20Day%20-%20Learning%20Activity
Reading comprehension: http://www.2ndgradeworksheets.net/veteransdayprintouts.htm
There are tons of coloring pages you can find on Google
Another Reading Comprehension sheet. http://squareheadteachers.com/2013/02/18/veterans-day-worksheet/
Make your own Veterans Day Book with this free download from Teachers Pay Teachers
Download this Veterans Day Emergent Reader Freebie Pack from Teacher's Pay Teachers
(Teacher's Pay Teachers has tons more to offer, both paid and free, check it out!)
Online Activities:
Word Search (do online or print out) http://www.apples4theteacher.com/word-finds/veterans-day-word-find-easy.html
Read:
"In Flander's Field" poem (print out and color the poppy: http://www.classroomjr.com/memorial-day-worksheets/in-flanders-fields-poem/
Crafts:
Make a Patriotic Star with streamers- I used this as a star template or just make up your own.
Simply glue on some blue and red paper strips! Write on the star a word that describes your favorite Veteran (bravery, courage, strength, etc..) and give it to them as a gift. If you have it add a small picture of them in uniform on the star as well!
Activities:
Check out Veterans Day events near you.
Thank those who have served.
Videos:
History of Veterans Day: http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day
Worksheets:
Cloze activity: http://members.learningplanet.com/ws/language/veterans_day/detail.asp?file=VDayFITB&title=Veterans%20Day%20-%20Learning%20Activity
Reading comprehension: http://www.2ndgradeworksheets.net/veteransdayprintouts.htm
There are tons of coloring pages you can find on Google
Another Reading Comprehension sheet. http://squareheadteachers.com/2013/02/18/veterans-day-worksheet/
Make your own Veterans Day Book with this free download from Teachers Pay Teachers
Download this Veterans Day Emergent Reader Freebie Pack from Teacher's Pay Teachers
(Teacher's Pay Teachers has tons more to offer, both paid and free, check it out!)
Online Activities:
Word Search (do online or print out) http://www.apples4theteacher.com/word-finds/veterans-day-word-find-easy.html
Read:
"In Flander's Field" poem (print out and color the poppy: http://www.classroomjr.com/memorial-day-worksheets/in-flanders-fields-poem/
Crafts:
Make a Patriotic Star with streamers- I used this as a star template or just make up your own.
Activities:
Check out Veterans Day events near you.
Thank those who have served.