Veterans Day Crafts for Kids: Create a Classroom Wreath of Remembrance
Every year on November 11, we take time to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize their dedication, thank them for their service, and teach younger generations the importance of gratitude and remembrance.
One way to introduce Veterans Day to children is through meaningful, hands-on activities. Creating a classroom wreath gives students an opportunity to work together, explore the meaning of remembrance, and create something special to honor those who have served.
Create a Veterans Day Remembrance Wreath!
Bring your classroom together for a meaningful Veterans Day craft using our R42005 Remembrance Day Poppies kit! Students will create colorful tissue paper poppies and green handprint leaves to assemble a collaborative classroom wreath.
Perfect for ages: 5+
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Learning Outcomes: Introduce students to the meaning of Veterans Day and the importance of honoring those who have served. Encourage gratitude, teamwork, creativity, and fine motor skill development.
You'll Need:
- R24005 Remembrance Day Poppies
- Bristol Paper
- Fingerpaint Paper
- Green Paint
- Glue
- Scissors
- Pencil or Markers
- Spray Bottle Filled with Water
Let's Get Crafting!
Step 1: Prepare your wreath base
Fold a large sheet of Bristol paper in half. Cut a large half-circle above the fold and a smaller half-circle along the folded edge. Unfold to reveal your wreath base.
Step 2: Create your handprint leaves
Have students paint sheets of fingerpaint paper green. Once dry, trace and cut out several handprints to use as leaves for your wreath.
Step 3: Make your poppies
Using the Remembrance Day Poppies kit, lightly spray the tissue paper flowers with water and drape them over an upside-down cup to help shape the petals. Allow them to dry before layering the flowers and adding their black centers and green stems.
Step 4: Assemble your wreath!
Arrange and glue the handprint leaves around the wreath base, then attach the finished poppies throughout. Once complete, display your classroom wreath as a special tribute to those who have served!
Keeping the Conversation Going...
As students work, talk about what it means to be a veteran and why we recognize Veterans Day. Encourage them to think of ways they can show appreciation to veterans in their families and communities.
You can even invite students to write thank-you messages to veterans and add them to the classroom display!
Want to bring this activity to your classroom? Download our free Veterans Day lesson plan for additional discussion questions and easy-to-follow instructions. You can find this on our website under "Lesson Plans".
This November 11, take a moment to create, learn, and celebrate the people who have served our country. Lest we forget!