While Remembrance Day (or Armistice Day or Veteran’s Day) is called something different in every country, we spend the day on 11th November remembering those who have died in the service of their country. While the concept can be difficult for younger students to comprehend, teaching about Remembrance Day in the classroom is an essential part of any classroom’s history curriculum. Today, I’m sharing some of my favourite Remembrance Day activities to use in the classroom.
1. Poppy Writing Activities | Mrs. Strawberry
This cute poppy foldable is a perfect and unique way to display your students’ writing for Remembrance Day, Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day. In my classroom, students love to colour in the poppy design to accompany their writing.
These simple writing templates will also make an amazing display in your classroom for Remembrance Day, Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day. I love using this simple activity to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding. Plus, this makes a bright writing display!
Get the activity for your classroom here.
2. Remembrance Day SMART Notebook Resource by Learning Resources For All
This is a SMART notebook file that forms a complete lesson about Remembrance Day. This was made in Australia so it has a slight Australian perspective but it can easily be used in any country that observes Remembrance Day. The file includes links to a video, book, jigsaws, and craft activity to complete at the end of the lesson. This was originally designed for special education but can easily be used for most ages or ability levels.
Find out more about this activity here.
3. Remembrance Day Flip Book by Tech Teacher Pto3
This little flip book is great as a way to introduce Remembrance Day to younger students. It helps students understand what it is, when it is commemorated, why it is commemorated, who commemorates it and how it is typically commemorated in Australia.
Learn more about this activity here. 
4. Remembrance Day Factballs and Fact Sheets by Ridgy Didge Resources
It is important that students appreciate the significance of Remembrance Day and the sacrifice that all service men and women have contributed to our country over the years. This Factball and Flipbook activity bundle provides such an opportunity, engaging students in a rich comprehension task that will have them recognising the importance of this significant commemoration around the world.
Find out more about this activity here.
5. Remembrance Day Flip Book by Kindergarten Matters
This flip book is designed as a simple introduction for Remembrance Day. It is designed for younger students. It is a two-page activity with a separate teacher instruction sheet of how to make. Children cut, colour, paste and write a matching sentence or 2 to match each image.
Find out about this activity here.
6. Remembrance Day Learning Package by Victoria Carlton Programs
This package of activities has a treasure trove of Remembrance Day activities. You’ll find colouring sheets, tracing worksheets, and resources to help teachers to explain Remembrance Day to students.
Learn more about these activities here.
