Creative Ways to Honour Remembrance Day This Year

By Julie Diamond, OCT

Remembrance Day is on Wednesday, November 11. Whether your child is back to school in person and/or learning at home online or doing homeschool with you, there are many teachable moments to honour this day together. Here are a few that we brainstormed:

1. Read: Books are a great place to start learning something at any age. There are so many books that you and your child can read for Remembrance Day about past veterans and current soldiers. Here’s a list of books by Canadian authors to get you started. 
2. Make a Poppy: Whether you use popsicle sticks or pipe cleaners for the stems and a cupcake liner or felt for the red poppy, making a poppy can be a fun and creative way to help your child learn about why we wear one in the first place.
3. Visit a War Memorial: Make some extra poppies and bring them to a local war memorial and pay your respects. Here’s a list of war memorials by province:
4. Fold a Crane: The Peace Crane Project teaches children how to fold an origami crane, write a message of peace and then exchange it with another child in the world. This project teaches hand-eye coordination, geography and introduces children to new languages and cultures. Check out their website for more information.
5. Write a Letter to a Veteran: To help your child understand the significance of the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian veterans, have them write a letter to them. This is a nice way to practice their spelling, vocabulary as well as learn how to write and address a formal letter. Here is a link to connect your family with veterans to ensure your letter gets to your intended recipient.You and your child can make someone’s day a little brighter with an unexpected piece of mail.
6. Donate to your local legion and discuss with your child about the importance of giving back to your community.  
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How are you and your family commemorating Remembrance Day this November? Share with us in the comments!