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Veterans Day Activities for Elementary Students

Published on November 2, 2023

Veterans Day is observed on November 11th, and was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the truce that helped end World War I. Today, Veterans Day honors the experiences and contributions of service members during times of war and peace.

In the United States alone, there are over 18 million military veterans. That means there’s a good chance your school has an educator or a student’s relative who served or is serving in the armed forces. In your class, there could even be a student from a military family who has been impacted by their caregiver’s service.

If you’re wondering how to teach your students about Veterans Day, explore these Veterans Day activities, digital resources, and interactive crafts.

8 Resources for Teaching Veterans Day to Elementary Students

Acknowledge this day in your elementary classroom with these reading and writing exercises, social studies lessons, and patriotic art projects.

"Veterans Day Book & Activities" with three worksheets pictured below the title, plus the text "Free Spanish Version"

Veterans Day Activities and Book by Nicole and Eliceo
Grades: K-1 | Reading, Spanish
Bilingual, English and Spanish

"America the Brave: Election Day & Veterans Day" shown with pictures of the red, white, and blue Veterans Day activities for elementary students.

America the Brave Veterans Day Voting and Elections by Reagan Tunstall
Grades: K-2 | English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Social Studies

"Learn All About Veteran's Day" with two clipart pictures of military soldiers and snapshots of the resource pages.

Veterans Day Activities by Latoya Reed
Grades: K-2 | English Language Arts

"Veterans Day" in red, white, and blue with pictures of the resource pages and the call-out "English and Spanish"

Veterans Day Craft in English and Spanish Manualidad del Día de los Veteranos by Bilingual Scrapbook
Grades: K-2 | Spanish, Writing
Bilingual, English and Spanish

"Veteran's Day" with a clipart army soldier gesturing to the interactive Veterans Day activities for elementary students on the clipart computer screen.

Interactive Google Slides for Veterans Day by First Grade Hip Hip Hooray
Grades: 1-2 | Writing

"Veterans Day" with an American flag and two soldiers.

Veterans Day Activities Worksheets & Word Wall by Fishyrobb
Grades: 2-3 | English Language Arts, Social Studies

"Celebrating and Remembering Veterans Day Teach-Go Flip Books" in black and white with two clipart soldiers and the call out "Print and Digital included"

Veterans Day Activities Worksheets & Word Wallby The Little Ladybug Shop
Grades: 3-4 | English Language Arts, U.S. History

"Veterans Day Craft by TNB Creations" with patriotic border and a photo of the completed activity.

Veter ans Day Craft by TNB Creations
Grades: K-6 | Arts & Music, Writing

A Few Bonus Resources that Work for Elementary and Middle Schoolers

Teach a variety of grade levels? These social studies and art activities can help both elementary and middle school students reflect on the experience of those serving in the military.