Wow, I am so grateful for our veterans!
They preserve our freedom and
protect our country. I've been looking for the perfect activity to help
the children appreciate those brave men and women.
I've spent the afternoon searching videos, and have several I want to show! I've narrowed it down to a couple:
The one above gives a nice collection of pictures of various soldiers performing various duties, accompanied by a powerful song.
This one is a good one, as it uses children's voices. It has good visuals and lyrics on the screen so the children can sing along.
The lyrics are in a language the children can understand. Very child-friendly!
If I can get through this song without crying, this video gives a nice connection of visuals of soldiers and the USA.
Speaking of "can't get through it without crying," I thought I'd read my favorite book for Veterans Day. I've read this every year, and I am amazed every year by the look on the children's faces as I read. It definitely touches their emotions!
This freebie allows the children to write to veterans they know and thank them for all they do. You can find it HERE.
or make cards instead!
Here's a fun activity to help the children figure out who a veteran could be. Don't tell the kids, but ALL these describe what a veteran could be!
Boom Learning is popular with students as well as teachers! This Boom Learning resource gives the children information about the different Armed Services of the USA!
Perhaps you prefer to focus more on reading skills. This differentiated text describes the 5 branches of service in detail.
Americans, what are your plans to celebrate our Veterans?
