Veterans Day is observed on November 11, a day for recognizing veterans who have fought for their country. For teachers, this can be a great opportunity to talk about inclusion in the military, American war history, and other related topics. We’ve included a list of free resources and marketplace suggestions to help you bring Veterans Day into your classroom.
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Free Resources for Veterans Day
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The Library of Congress offers video lesson plans on the fight for inclusion for women and people of color within the military.
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The NEA offers a variety of age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for grades K-12.
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PBS offers a lesson about Veteran’s Day for middle and high school students.
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The Department of Veteran Affairs offers a yearly guide on celebrating Veteran’s Day in schools.
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Scholastic Magazine offers three printable activities for grades 4-12.
Veterans Day Resources from the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace
AKJ Education
AKJ Education’s mission is to reduce the barriers—namely time and money—between you and the best quality supplemental materials for your classroom.
Featured: Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis
Mare was a teenager who escaped her challenging life in the south to join the African American Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. Now, she’s a grandmother telling her story to her two granddaughters on a cross-country road trip.
Lee & Low
Lee & Low Books is the largest multicultural children’s book publisher in the U.S., as well as one of the few minority-owned publishing companies in the country.
Featured: Quiet Hero by S.D. Nelson
“Quiet Hero” is the story of Ira Hayes, a Native American veteran of the Second World War. This illustrated story highlights the story of an everyday man who became nationally known through a photograph captured in Japan.
Becker’s School Supplies
Becker’s School Supplies is a one-stop shop for all of your early learning materials and elementary school needs.
Featured: Patriotic American Flag Border
Planning to do a bulletin board about Veterans Day? This border can help framing information on famous veterans or the history of Veterans Day.
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