Veterans Day 11.11.11 is Friday, November 11, 2011, and parents, teachers and homeschoolers are already searching the web for kids activities to explain the meaning of Veterans Day. Also known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, Veterans Day is a federal holiday, which means school is closed—a perfect time to teach the signifiicance of the holiday with Veterans Day kids crafts.
Veterans Day November 11, 2011 in Rhode Island
To help understand the local significance of Veterans Day in the Providence, Rhode Island area, an inaugural Women Warriors Luncheon will take place at the Quidnesset Country Club to raise operational fund for the Holly Charette House in Johnston, Rhode Island. The Holly Charette house is named in honor of Lance Corporal Holly Charette, the first Rhode Island female killed in Iraq.
The luncheon will take place on Veteran’s Day, November 11th at 11:30am. The Quidnesset Country Club, 630 WPRO, and Alex and Ani, are teaming up with Operation Stand Down Rhode Island this Veterans Day to help raise money for homeless woman veterans and their housing. For more information, be sure to check this article.
Memorial Day or Veterans Day? What's the Difference Between Holidays?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day—both holidays remember our soldiers, both days observe the uniform, but they are completely different holidays and celebrated differently. The Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide tells how to distinguish the two holidays, the importance of both, and how to observe both Veterans Day and Memorial Day. If you're looking for Veterans Day ideas, the Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide is a great teaching tool for homeschoolers, teachers, adults, and students alike.
For example, according to The Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide, "in 1968, Congress moved Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. However, it became apparent that the November 11th date was historically significant to a great many Americans. As a result, Congress formally returned the observance of Veterans Day to its traditional date in 1978."
Free Veterans Day Coloring Pages, Crafts, Lesson Plan and Worksheets
The 33 page pdf Veterans Day 2011 booklet has a Kid's Packet with loads of activities for all ages and abilities. Veterans Day coloring pages, Battleship maze, Veterans Day worksheets, and even a thought provoking play, "A student play: 'Who is a Veteran?'" A section on Library Activities, Uniforms and Emblems, Football Games and Writing Assignments is included with ideas and suggestions.
www.HomeOfHeroes.com - Awesome site with lots of news, memorabilia, Tribute to Pearl Harbor, True Inspiring Stories of American Heroes, Flag Day, State Flags, State Nicknames Quiz, Kidz Page, Bulletin Boards Ideas and much more. This educational and informational website will keep kids and adults busy for hours.
www.dltk-holidays.com - Plenty of free Veterans Day printables, including worksheets, coloring pages, anagrams, word searches, Veterans Day crafts and games. One of the best free printable crafts sites online.
The Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide is published in honor of U.S. Veterans by the Veterans Day National Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of National Programs and Special Events (002C), 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20420
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; HomeOfHeroes.com
Photo: Veterans Day - Armistice Day - Remembrance Day image. Lest we forget. Poppy worn on the lapel for Veterans Day. Wikimedia Commons
