Preschool Theme Veterans Day

Armistice Day, Remebrance Day, Veterans Day

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month ... we will remember them

On November 11, 1918, the armistice to end World War 1 was signed in a railroad car somewhere in the Forest of Compiengene, France. This became an annual observance in the United States, where it is called Veterans Day; in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand where is it is called Armistice Day; and in Canada, where it is called Remembrance Day.

This special day is set aside each year to honor those who have served and are serving in the armed forces to protect our countries in time of war and peace.

The poppy is the symbol of this day because poppies grow wild in fields all over Europe, many soldiers died and were buried in those fields covered with red poppy flowers.

Veterans Day Victory Day is where you get the term "V Day", people make the "V" sign with their fingers.

Gross Motor:	Have your child pretend to raise the flag as you and he or she sings your national anthem.
Fine Motor:	Make a Poppy to wear on Veterans Day
Visual Perception:	Flag - which flag is your flag? Family Tree - do you have a relative who was in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force? Who was this person, when did this person serve, was it during a war (if so, which one), what did that person do during their service?
Language:	Explain to your child that the country they live in is a very special place because they have many opportunities and choices that are not always available to people who live in other countries. Our freedom is protected by men and women. These men and women sometimes have to fight for this freedom. We honor the brave men and women who have fought to protect our freedom in November each year. Depending on where you live this special day is called Veteran's, Remembrance or Armistice Day.

They shall not grow old,
As we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning.
We will remember them.

When using the Veterans Day worksheets make sure your child uses the correct:

Scissor Control
Did he or she manage the Visual Perception task?

To learn how to teach these skills correctly, improve your child's abilities and help prepare your child for school use the Get Ready For School program.

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