Veterans Day Activities, Printables & Lessons
History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, which commemorated the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Today, Veteran’s Day honors all of America’s veterans for their patriotism, their service, and their sacrifice for their country. Despite an attempt to move the date of Veterans Day when the Uniform Holiday Bill was signed, it was returned to its original date and continues to be observed on November 11 each year.
Classroom Activities for Veterans Day
Use TeacherVision's cross-curricular Veterans Day lesson plans, worksheets, and activities to help students learn about the contributions veterans have made to their country. There are Veterans Day worksheets to honor heroes, pop-up art books to make, literature guides, patriotic songs, flag factsheets, historical references, and many more Veterans Day activities for students of all grade levels.
Veterans Day Activity Packets
Celebrate Veterans Day with your elementary students using these activity packets, which feature ELA, social studies, art, and music activities, and include instructions, worksheets, and printables.Veterans Day Videos
These short videos and extension activities have been specially selected for elementary, middle school, and high school grades, to help students of all grade levels learn more about the history and importance of Veterans Day.Printables
Use our printables to enhance your Veterans Day lessons. Choose from worksheets on the origins of Veterans Day, reading comprehension activities, and reading warm-ups.- ANZAC Day: Design a Stamp
- United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
- Armed Forces Survey
- Charles Kingsford Smith Reading Comprehension
- Origin of Veterans Day Worksheet
- Veterans Day/Remembrance Day
- Commanding Officer Reading Warm-Up
- Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
- Remembrance Day
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- More Veterans Day Printables
Veterans Day Lesson Plans
Choose from these lesson plans to help students learn about the history of Veterans Day in more depth. Write a class newspaper, read and discuss a story about Veteran's Day, or explore Veteran's Day through poetry.Reading & Language Arts Resources for Veterans Day
Teach your students about Veteran's Day through reading comprehension activities, studying poetry, and writing activities.- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- "In Flanders Fields"
- Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
- Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- War and Peace
Veterans Day Choice Boards
Let your students choose from a variety of activities to commemorate and learn about Veterans Day. These choice boards are perfect for early-finisher, extension, or take-home activities.- Veterans Day Choice Board for Elementary Grades
- Veterans Day Choice Board for Middle School
- Veterans Day Art and Writing Activity Ideas for Grades 3-5
Music Activities
Incorporate music into your Veterans Day lessons by teaching about the background of the National Anthem and other patriotic songs.Social Studies Resources
Explore these activities and worksheets, perfect for social studies lessons. Choose from resources on the story of Veterans Day, patriotic flag resources, or ideas for commemorating Veterans Day in the classroom or in the wider school community.- Veterans Day Videos & Activities
- Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- Veterans Day Commemoration Activities
- The Story of Veterans Day
- Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
- United States Flag Bulletin Board
- United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- More Social Studies Resources
History Resources for Veterans Day
Dive into the history of American veterans with these printables and activities. Explore the origins of Veterans Day, learn about important battles in history and the brave veterans who fought in U.S. wars.- Veterans Day Videos & Activities
- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- What Is Veterans Day?
- Battles That Changed History
- National Cemeteries
- U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor
- U.S. Casualties in the Major Wars
- Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents
- More History Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Fall Math Activities for Middle School
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CHOICE BOARDS
Veterans Day Activity Ideas - Art and Writing
Celebrate on November 11 with these Veterans Day activity ideas. Designed for upper elementary grades, students can choo... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Veterans Day Choice Board for Middle School
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 each year. These Veterans Day student choice board activities for middle schoo... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Veterans Day Choice Board for Elementary Grades
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 each year. These Veterans Day student choice board activities for elementary s... -
REFERENCE
Timeline: Conscription in the United States, 1620-Present
Does the U.S. still have the draft? Were there actually draft riots in America? Did half of George Washington's army rea... -
WORKSHEETS
American Flag Color Printable
Long may Old Glory wave! A full-color printable of the flag of the United States of America, for use on Memorial Day, 4... -
LESSON PLANS
The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Learn about the history behind "In Flanders Fields" while reviewing tetrameter and sonnet form. This is an excellent les... -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Activity Packet
Use this Veterans Day packet of printables, activities, worksheets and lessons to help students understand the contribut... -
WORKSHEETS
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Have students celebrate America by topping off their pens and pencils with these patriotic pencil wraps. This is great w... -
ACTIVITIES
Elementary Veterans Day ELA Activities Packet
Use this activity pack to help students understand what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate this holiday each year. A r... -
VIDEOS
Veterans Day Videos & Activities
Learn about the significance of Veterans Day, November 11, through educational videos paired with extension activities. ... -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Commemoration Activities
This article offers a variety of activities to complete around Veterans Day. The Indoor Ceremony can be used for the cla... -
BOOK GUIDES
The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
The Wall is the story, told from a young child's point of view, of a father and son who visit the Vietnam Veterans Memor... -
WORKSHEETS
Patriotic Songs
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WORKSHEETS
Veterans Day/Remembrance Day
Teach children about Veterans Day (Remembrance Day) with the activities described in this printable. It will help studen... -
BOOK GUIDES
Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five is about the complex journey of Billy Pilgrim. The novel follows Pilgrim through many chapters of hi... -
WORKSHEETS
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
An illustration and explanation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This printable will be useful for classroom discuss... -
LESSON PLANS
Women and World War II
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ACTIVITIES
Celebrating a Veteran: General Colin Powell
Around Veterans Day, teach students about one of the most decorated and celebrated military generals who also overcame r... -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan. Ask your students why we celebrate Vete... -
ACTIVITIES
"In Flanders Fields"
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REFERENCE
The Story of Veterans Day
This simple story defines Veterans Day for young children or English as a Second Language students. It provides a small ... -
WORKSHEETS
Origin of Veterans Day Worksheet
Commemorate Veterans Day with a lesson about the holiday. This worksheet will teach students some facts about the histor... -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
