Have students write a thank you letter to veterans in your area. Explain to students that the letters will be delivered to real veterans, so they should really try to put nice things into their letters. Allow students to decorate their envelopes and include a drawing with their letters if they wish.
Give each child a piece of paper, and have them write down a list of all of the things they love about America. Tell students that if it weren't for brave soldiers who fought for our country and the rights we have today, they might not have the things they have. Create a classroom poster listing the things each student loves about the country, and hang it in the classroom or hallway for display.
As a group, read a short informational passage about Veterans Day. Give the students a worksheet with questions about the reading. Allow students to work in pairs to answer the questions.
Let students show their creative side by participating in a writing activity. Have students create an acrostic poem for any of the following words: veteran, freedom, America or remember. Pass out red and blue markers, so students can make their poems look patriotic. Display the poems on a bulletin board for others to see.
Invite a soldier to come speak to your students about their experiences in war. Students will enjoy hearing the experiences the soldier went through. Allow kids to ask questions and share information they know about Veterans Day.
Have students participate in an art project using simple classroom materials. Students can make a red, white and blue necklace, bracelet or hat using beads, string and construction paper. Have students wear their clothing they made on Veterans Day to show their patriotism.
Using Popsicle sticks and construction paper, have students create the American flag in honor of Veterans Day. Pass out a piece of white construction paper to each student. Have them draw horizontal lines to represent the stripes on the flag. Be sure to have students include a section for the stars. Allow students to color their flags using crayons or markers.