Remembrance Day, also known by the names Poppy Day, Armistice Day, and Veterans Day, is a very special day that commemorates the end of World War 1 and honours our brave soldiers.

On November 11, we wear poppies and gather at war memorials to pay tribute to those who died fighting for our country.

I’ll wear a little poppy,
As red as red can be,
To show that I remember
Those who fought for me.

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the Armistice of World War I was signed in 1918.  As such, we observe two minutes of silence to remember.  It’s important to educate our children about Remembrance and to understand the sacrifices these brave soldiers made in war.

The poem In Flanders Fields by Canadian John McCrae is a strong symbol of World War I. It’s wonderful to see our kids in school recite the poem and be involved in other activities to commemorate this day.

Here are some other Remembrance Day activities for children:

Remembrance Day: For the Kids

Remembrance Day Printouts

Remembrance Day Poems

Remembrance Day Crafts

Remembrance/ Veterans Day Quotes

Here is a simple craft for the kids to make on Remembrance Day:

Poppy Wreath

Use a paper plate as a base for creating a paper poppy wreath. Cut out the inside circle of the paper plates, leaving a large ring for preschoolers to use. Use pre-cut red poppies or allow children to cut out their own out of construction paper.

Glue the red circles around the paper plate circle, covering all the white of the paper plate with red poppies.  Use green markers to make dots in the center of the paper poppies.

Poppy, Poppy, what do you say?

Wear me on Remembrance Day.

Poppy, Poppy, what do you tell?

Many soldiers in battle fell.

Poppy, Poppy, what should we know?

That peace on earth should grow, grow, grow.