Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. To help teachers bring the importance of this day into their classrooms, we’ve put together a range of teaching resources for preK-12 students.
For elementary school students, there are resources designed to introduce the concept of Veterans Day in a straightforward and engaging way. They include Veterans Day activities like writing postcards and thank-you notes, which help younger students understand why we honor veterans. Simple projects encourage them to think about the meaning of service in an accessible manner.
Secondary school resources take a more detailed approach, suitable for older students who can handle a deeper discussion about the complexities of military service and the significance of Veterans Day. These Veterans Day lesson plans include documents from history, presentations that incorporate multiple types of media, and discussion prompts that encourage students to think critically and share their own thoughts.