History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, which commemorated the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Today, Veteran’s Day honors all of America’s veterans for their patriotism, their service, and their sacrifice for their country. Despite an attempt to move the date of Veterans Day when the Uniform Holiday Bill was signed, it was returned to its original date and continues to be observed on November 11 each year.
Classroom Activities for Veterans Day
Use TeacherVision's cross-curricular Veterans Day lesson plans, worksheets, and activities to help students learn about the contributions veterans have made to their country. There are Veterans Day worksheets to honor heroes, pop-up art books to make, literature guides, patriotic songs, flag factsheets, historical references, and many more Veterans Day activities for students of all grade levels.
Veterans Day Activity Packets
Celebrate Veterans Day with your elementary students using these activity packets, which feature ELA, social studies, art, and music activities, and include instructions, worksheets, and printables.- Veterans Day Activity Packet (K-4)
- Elementary Veterans Day ELA Activities Packet
- Veterans Day Activities For Grades 6-12
Veterans Day Videos
These short videos and extension activities have been specially selected for elementary, middle school, and high school grades, to help students of all grade levels learn more about the history and importance of Veterans Day.Printables
Use our printables to enhance your Veterans Day lessons. Choose from worksheets on the origins of Veterans Day, reading comprehension activities, and reading warm-ups.- ANZAC Day: Design a Stamp
- United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
- Armed Forces Survey
- Charles Kingsford Smith Reading Comprehension
- Origin of Veterans Day Worksheet
- Veterans Day/Remembrance Day
- Commanding Officer Reading Warm-Up
- Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
- Remembrance Day
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- More Veterans Day Printables
Veterans Day Lesson Plans
Choose from these lesson plans to help students learn about the history of Veterans Day in more depth. Write a class newspaper, read and discuss a story about Veteran's Day, or explore Veteran's Day through poetry.Reading & Language Arts Resources for Veterans Day
Teach your students about Veteran's Day through reading comprehension activities, studying poetry, and writing activities.- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- "In Flanders Fields"
- Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
- Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- War and Peace
Veterans Day Choice Boards
Let your students choose from a variety of activities to commemorate and learn about Veterans Day. These choice boards are perfect for early-finisher, extension, or take-home activities.- Veterans Day Choice Board for Elementary Grades
- Veterans Day Choice Board for Middle School
- Veterans Day Art and Writing Activity Ideas for Grades 3-5
Music Activities
Incorporate music into your Veterans Day lessons by teaching about the background of the National Anthem and other patriotic songs.Social Studies Resources
Explore these activities and worksheets, perfect for social studies lessons. Choose from resources on the story of Veterans Day, patriotic flag resources, or ideas for commemorating Veterans Day in the classroom or in the wider school community.- Veterans Day Videos & Activities
- Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- Veterans Day Commemoration Activities
- The Story of Veterans Day
- Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
- United States Flag Bulletin Board
- United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- More Social Studies Resources
History Resources for Veterans Day
Dive into the history of American veterans with these printables and activities. Explore the origins of Veterans Day, learn about important battles in history and the brave veterans who fought in U.S. wars.- Veterans Day Videos & Activities
- The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
- The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- What Is Veterans Day?
- Battles That Changed History
- National Cemeteries
- U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor
- U.S. Casualties in the Major Wars
- Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents
- More History Resources
