The red poppy, or remembrance poppy, has been used as an emblem for Veteran's Day since 1920. This flower's vibrant red color symbolizes the blood of lost soldiers. It's also a tribute to the patriotic poem, "In Flanders Fields," which describes poppies in the battlefields of World War I.
Coffee filters can be used to mimic the look of poppies with a little creativity. This is a craft that adults and children can do together. Then you can use them as a prop for any Veteran's Day activities.
For this craft, you'll need 2 coffee filters, red paint or food color,
Archives for Veterans Day
Star Garland for Veteran’s Day
by T Akery November 2nd, 2011 | Veterans Day
This is a Veteran's Day project you can tackle with children. In fact, the decorations will be much more colorful with a few touches from children. More importantly, use this particular craft project as a way to discuss what veterans have done for this country, and why we celebrate the day.
This is also a great class project. With inexpensive supplies required, this project not only will serve as a great way to teach a lesson, it also will provide an inexpensive and fun way for students to learn about Veteran's Day.
You will need:
Several sheets of red, white, and blue
This is also a great class project. With inexpensive supplies required, this project not only will serve as a great way to teach a lesson, it also will provide an inexpensive and fun way for students to learn about Veteran's Day.
You will need:
Several sheets of red, white, and blue
Gifts to Give on Veteran’s Day
by T Akery October 31st, 2011 | Veterans Day
Veteran's day is a time of celebration and of mourning. It is a time when freedom is celebrated, and when sacrifice is remembered. Giving a gift is a simple way to say thank you to the veterans that are in our lives.
Some of the best gifts are the homemade ones given by children. A hand decorated patriotic card with the words, thank you, shows that they were remembered. It is a way for children to express their feelings.
Every veteran loves electronics. One of the best electronic gifts to give is a global positioning system. The GPS is very practical, and the
Some of the best gifts are the homemade ones given by children. A hand decorated patriotic card with the words, thank you, shows that they were remembered. It is a way for children to express their feelings.
Every veteran loves electronics. One of the best electronic gifts to give is a global positioning system. The GPS is very practical, and the
Honoring Veterans on Their Special Day
by Patti November 5th, 2009 | Veterans Day
My grandfather was a World War II veteran who used to recount stories about what it was like living back in war time. While he never talked about anything grisly or disturbing to his granddaughters, I got a good idea of what it must have been like to be living in those turbulent years.
On Veterans Day we honor our military personnel including the armed forces, air force and navy for their bravery and courage during times when the world has been at war. In the United State there are two days a year set aside to honor those who serve
On Veterans Day we honor our military personnel including the armed forces, air force and navy for their bravery and courage during times when the world has been at war. In the United State there are two days a year set aside to honor those who serve
Facts About Veterans Day
by Patti November 3rd, 2008 | Veterans DayAs Veterans Day approaches, do you know the facts surrounding the holiday that honors our veterans? Veterans Day was at first called Armistice Day, and the very first one took place on November 11, 1918. At 5AM on November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed in a railroad car parked in a French forest that was located near the front lines. According to the armistice, fighting along the Western front was to come to an end at 11AM that day. It was the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of
