Description
Everything you need for Veterans Day! This activity pack includes seven short reading passages that teach students about Veterans Day and the five branches of the US military.
The passages are available in differentiated options:
*Full size classroom posters in color or black and white
*Four to a page to make a student booklet in color or black and white
*QR code task cards that link to each passage as a Google doc in color or black and white
Also included:
*Note taking sheet
*Menu choice for students to choose from five differentiated projects
*Acrostic poem sheets: VETERAN or HERO
*Brochure to fill in including each branch of the military
*Write a letter to a veteran
*Make a card for a veteran
*Why are veterans heroes? Writing prompt
Bulletin board letters in two versions included: Honoring Our Veterans. There is a black version to print or a white version to use colored paper.
You can have students choose from the menu or have students complete each project throughout the week.
All informational passages and activities are included as digital slides for students to complete as well. You can choose to assign as printable or digital slides.
This is a great way to keep students engaged while teaching about the importance of Veterans Day!
You will use these Veterans Day activities for years to come!
If you have any questions, please email me at jen@twolittlebirdsteaching.com.
Stump’s Stupendous Stuff –
My students loved getting to make things for Veterans and learning more about the different armed services.
Wendy G. –
Wonderful resource! Thank you!
Karina A. –
great resource!
Lauren G. –
A great resource to investigate and learn more about Veteran’s Day.
Gabriela O. –
I loved using this product with my students. Thank you!
Kendra L. –
Two Little Birds…you are definitely one of my go-to resources! This is great and has helped me provide this content in a fun way for my kiddos as I am fully remote. 🙂
Shelly P. –
My fourth graders and I spent the week discussing and digging deep into the meaning and purpose of the holiday. These activities were fantastic, exposed students to content they had not yet known about, and the kids especially loved the digital components. Highly recommended!
Kelly Bowman –
This is a great resource to use to help students better understand Veteran’s Day and the branches of government. I love the variety of activities and resources that are included.
Laura B. –
Great resource!
Rose H. –
All in one spot and easy to use.
Bonnie P. –
Great Resource
Krystle Meglio –
Excellent resource for really digging deeper into Veterans Day and the branches of the military! Thank you so much!
Life of a Third Grade Teacher –
This was great! My students loved this!
amy K. –
This is perfect for teaching Veteran’s Day to our 3rd grade ESL students. They were excited and engaged.
Astrid E. –
Love this!
Heather W. –
I love using this resource
The Chozen Teacher –
Great resource! Thank you!
Mackenzie Tennis –
Great for helping kids understand the branches of military!
Breanne O. –
Thank you!
Mala R. –
Good resource