Veterans Day...November 11th!

 

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THANK A VETERAN and one way to do that is to inform your class about what a veteran is and why we value them.

  These google slides will support you in sharing information with your class while providing some interactive activities.

Slide One:  Informational Text (date, what is a veteran)...Click and drag to match

Slide Two:  What do the armed forces do?  Write...I am free to

Slide Three:  Families with a veteran... click and drag what enjoy doing with family.

Slide Four:  How prepare to be in the armed forces...Characteristics

Slide Five:  Prepare a thank you poster

Slide Six:  What did you learn...write

Slide Seven:  True/False/Opinion...read and click and drag

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Also available is the paper/pencil resource.

This resource begins with a craft to put on a bulletin board or to use as a page topper.

Perfect for saying thank you to our veterans.

It is followed by...

Gathering pre and post knowledge....graphic organizer

Mini Book on Veterans Day

Print, Fold Read Book

Anchor Chart on Veterans Day

Veterans Day recall sheet...graphic organizer

Compare and Contrast...Veterans Day/Memorial Day

True/False

Word Search

Let's Make Words

ABC Order

Parts of Speech

Write...I'm free to...

Illustrate...I'm free to...

Letter template for writing to a soldier

6 vocabulary cards for posting

2 Math Games

Happy Veterans Day everyone! 

Thank a veteran and inform your class of their value.

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Veterans Day Activities, Games and Crafts

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th.

It is a special day to say THANK YOU to those who served in our military.

It is a terrific opportunity for students who have families serving in the military to share.

The two books below are wonderful for sharing on this day.

 I love this little craft that can  be used as a page topper as students reflect on what they are able to do because of the efforts our veterans have made.

Informational text is plentiful.

There are three differentiated forms followed by graphic organizers for collecting key facts.

 There are colorful vocabulary cards to help students recognize all the different parts of our military.

These are followed by word work to place in your literacy center of to develop a deeper understanding of the meaning.

Students can also write.

And there are two adorable math games for partners to play.

Finally I like to use the true/false for assessment at the end of the day.

Veterans Day...Craft and Activities

Veterans Day...November 11th.

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Crafts...use thumb prints with paint or a stamp pad to add camouflage.

Word Work...parts of speech, abc order, word search, making words.

Informational text...3 forms (page, mini book, fold and read)

Graphic organizers for recall.

Post reading assessment.

Two math games...focus addition.

Writing

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Veterans Day...November 11th

This is such a special day to have your class thank a veteran OR share about people from their families who have or are serving in the armed forces.

There is vocabulary for posting and an adorable craft.

Boy or girl and you can camouflage it by using thumb prints.

Perfect as a page topper of hanging in the room.

There is informational text of all forms and levels for your class to read about Veterans Day.

The mini book is 8 pages.

Following the text there are comprehension activities.

Have your class use the text to respond.

I have provided a graphic organizer and two writing activities.

Word work includes ABC order, parts of speech, word search and making words.

The packet ends with two math games for your center.

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Veterans Day

Thank a Veteran for the freedoms we have today.

Learn about the Armed Forces.

Discover the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Three different levels of informational text.

Anchor Chart

Mini Read and Fold Book

Mini Book

After reading the text go back, reread, and discover important details.

Build vocabulary with activities perfect for literacy centers.

Lots of opportunities for students to write.

An adorable page topper.

Vocabulary for posting.

Math Games 

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Veterans Day Read Aloud Suggestions!

I realize this is a tad late but maybe you can tag it for next year.  As I was going through some of my titles for suggested topics I ran across these and think they are perfect for read aloud before, the day of, or after Veterans Day.  

I especially like this book because it explores the branches of the Armed Services.   Many young students are unaware of the branches.  It also addresses sacrifices many military families face.  Kevin Scillian does a wonderful job of using the alphabet to share about our military.

                             

Two wonderful stories by Melinda Hardin.  Yes, both moms and dads work in the armed forces.  

I love the idea of how the boy compares his mom and dad to SUPERHEROES!  

Its message is simple...as long as their are men and women serving in the military there will be family waiting for them to come home.  

I share this one because what a fabulous project for a class.

Make HUGS to send to our men and women overseas.

If you have never made a hug before they look like this.

Faces should be decorated by children.  You can print the message I prepared or the children could each write one.

Click here for patterns for HUG card!

Here is a link with a number of suggestions on where to send cards to.

No matter what you choose just don't skip the opportunity to involve your class in an activity about Veterans Day!