Books for Veterans Day
There are a lot of holidays that we celebrate every year. There are a lot of holidays that seem to sneak up on me. Anyone else? One of them that always seems to sneak up on me is Veterans Day. Don’t get me wrong, Veterans Day is so important and I’m so glad that I have the opportunity to share it with my class. My students love learning about Veterans Day. We go through so much history and point out all the wonderful things our Veterans have done for us. One of our favorite things to do is to read books to learn, so I found some books for Veterans Day to add to our time studying Veterans Day.
We love books, but sometimes it’s hard to find what you’re looking for! If you’re anything like me, you find your best books on recommendations from friends. Well, we’re friends, right? So here are my 3 Veterans Day Books for Primary Students recommendations!
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Otto’s Tales
Okay, so have you ever heard of Otto’s Tales? It’s a super cute series of kids’ books starring Dennis Prager and his best friend and sidekick dog, Otto. Well, in my search for books for Veterans Day In Otto’s Tales: Today is Veterans Day! by PragerU, we follow Dennis and Otto as they travel back in time and take a tour with Uncle Sam, who jumps right off of a poster! Dennis and Otto are so excited to see what the military looks like and how the men and women involved keep their country safe. This book tops our books for Veterans Day list because it is so entertaining and educational at the same time! Be sure to stop by and take a look!
Books for Veterans Day that Recognize Our Heroes
Veterans are all around us. Everywhere you look, you can find someone who served our country. They don’t look any different from anyone else around you, but they are the heroes of our country. If you’re looking for books for Veterans Day that talk about our veteran heroes, be sure to check out Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood, written by Valerie Pfundstein and illustrated by Aaron Anderson. This book points out that veterans everywhere are heroes, and they can be anyone. You can find them in your neighborhood, within your group of friends, or even within your own family. This book fosters a mindfulness of and appreciation of the veterans in our lives. So in your search for books for Veterans Day, definitely check out this gem of a picture book!
Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day
H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet, written by Devin Scillian and illustrated by Victor Juhasz, is a fantastic children’s book about honor. A lot of books for Veterans Day will talk about honor, but this one, in particular, is a great option for a lot of reasons. First of all, it focuses on the military family, not just what the military does. Second of all, the author of this book has a father who was in the military, so he knows firsthand what it’s like to be a member of a military family. His insight into the world of a military family is invaluable. He spends some time talking about the different branches of the military and what’s different about them. He then talks about the importance of the letters that those in the military receive. The letters are a link home and they can be a huge morale booster in the military.
While this book is a great read for all, it will be especially meaningful to those who have a family member who is serving or has served in the military. As far as books for Veterans Day go, this one is a touching read that has a special place in our hearts. All 3 Veterans Day books for primary students are great options to read to your class.
Activities for Veterans Day for Your Classroom
If your students can’t get enough learning about Veterans Day, be sure to check out these Veterans Day coloring pages! You’ll find all kinds of options that focus on helping your students learn! There are color-by-numbers, color-by-letters, and even color-by-sight words! These coloring pages are great for keeping your students entertained while helping them learn! These packages contain 28-46 pages, depending on which one you select. But the best part of all?
Are you still looking for more ideas? Check out the FREE Reading Graphic Organizer today! This tool helps students identify the main idea, story elements, and beginning, middle, and end of stories. It can be used with any story you want to introduce in your classroom, and best of all, it’s FREE!
