This Friday November 11 is designated as a national holiday known as Veterans Day. Most adults and children have it off from work and school. I encourage you to just not take it off as another holiday but truly spend some time with your children teaching them about all it represents and then celebrating it with them.
Veterans Day is a federal proclamation of a day set aside to remember and honor all those who have served in the armed forces, past and present, in wartime and in peace. Some of your family members and friends may be veterans.
There are a number of websites with child-friendly information and suggested activities and videos. I have listed some below. I usually gravitate toward books for children, so that they can read for themselves and learn. The website teachingwithchildrensbooks.com has a list of recommended books for children of all ages, and I provide the link below. Other activities you can participate in with your children are parades and events sponsored by various veterans’ groups in your area. Even saying “thank you” to a person in uniform would be sincerely appreciated!
To learn more, please visit the following links:
https://www.care.com/c/veterans-day-101-how-to-explain-veterans-day-to-your-kids/
https://www.military.com/veterans-day
https://www.weareteachers.com/veterans-day-videos/
https://teachingwithchildrensbooks.com/childrens-books-about-veterans-day/