Honoring our nation’s veterans is a time-honored tradition in America and one we should continue to teach our children. We can take this solemn holiday and remember those who have served their country with honor and dignity as well as learn the history and importance of Veteran’s Day with these Veteran’s Day Homeschool resources.
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Books
Veteran's Day Books for Kids
Here are some of our favorite books for Veteran's Day.
Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood
A great book for kids illustrating how Veteran's are all around us!
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans
Learn how the poppy became a symbol of Veteran's Day!
The Wall (Reading Rainbow Books)
A story about a young boy and his visit to the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Learn about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the men that guard it.
Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and His Service Dog
A moving story about a loyal dog and a veteran.
Veteran’s Day Homeschool Printables
- Veteran’s Day Trivia Pack (Free)
- US Military Coloring Pages (Free)
Additional Resources
- Operation We Are Here – has a coloring page, Veterans Day FAQs, flag education, and more.
- Connect with your local Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter or American Legion – they’ll usually have a ceremony or event you and your family can attend
You can check out my other homeschool resources here or read about how I turned my boys into readers!
