Remembrance Day Activities for Kids

Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday is approaching soon. As a parent, I feel it is important that my children understand what the day is about and why we commemorate it.

Here we share a set of easy Remembrance Day Craft and Activities for kids – lots of wonderful Poppy Crafts for kids to make and think about. Poppies as a symbol of the day are most common in the UK, Canada and Australia. Whilst Flag Crafts are often made for Memorial Day.

 If you do do any of the Remembrance Day Activities shared here today, please DO also remember to make a donation to the armed forces charities as well and support veterans all over the world. Recognise the sacrifice that they have made and support veterans and their families.

When is Remembrance Sunday?

Remembrance Day is always on the 11th day of the 11th month. Remembrance Sunday falls on the Sunday closest to it:

• In Canada and the United States Veterans Day or Remembrance Day is always on November 11th.
• In the UK both the 11th and Remembrance Sunday are observed, with Remembrance Sunday usually being the Sunday closest to the 11th Nov.
• In America, Memorial Day is also celebrated on the last Monday in May.
• Anzac day is on the 25th April.

UK Remembrance Sunday 2021 is on the 14th November.

WHY the Poppies are such an iconic symbol?

Red Poppies are a symbol or remembrance and hope in Commonwealth Countries. Watch this excellent little video explaining what why the poppy is so significant and how it became a veterans symbol since the first world war and Flanders Fields! Do watch the video and incorporate it in any lesson plans in the classroom or homeschool.

 We were lucky enough to have purchased two of the Ceramic Poppies created for the Blood Swept Lands and Sea of Red memorial in 2014 and this is always a talking point for the kids. Poppies are a symbol for war veterans and those that died in the war, as well as loved ones left behind. It also forms part of a big fund raising event – the Poppy Appeal. Not only does it raise money for veterans and families alike, but it also serves as a way to bring the country together in remembrance.

Here is a set of Remembrance Day Activities to do the Kids.

The majority are indeed Poppy Crafts. If you do make some Poppy Crafts, please do remember to still donate to the charity and help current veterans.

Easy Poppy Crafts for Preschoolers

Beginning with the youngest readers, these collection of crafts are simple to make. Younger children may not fully understand the concept of war and remembrance.. but I believe it is good to gradually introduce these to them over time.

• Beautiful Poppy Suncatchers is a must for any art activities with you children (includes free poppy template) – these can also be used to make a fantastic Poppy Wreath in the classroom
• Handprint Poppy Wreath – this is a super cute and easy craft that you can do together, all you need is some construction paper, paint and your hands! A lovely way to decorate for Remembrance Day!
• Egg Carton Wreath
• Coffee Filter Poppies
• Paper Plate Poppies
• Potato Print Poppies
• Handprint Poppy
• Scrunched Tissue Paper Poppy
• Suncatcher Poppiers

Easy Remembrance Day Activities for kids

As kids get older, you can attempt more complicated Remembrance Day Activities with kids. I would most definitely watch the above Remembrance Day video with them – as well as other suitable content you may find online before starting one of these crafts! Also talk to them about observing the 2 minute silence on the day itself.

• Easy Poppy Bowl (this makes a great gift idea to0)
• Felt poppy pin
• Poppy Wreath (with cupcake liners, egg cartons and painting)
• Paper Napkin Poppy Wreath
• Plastic Bottle Poppies (clever)
• Finger Print Poppies
• Cupcake Liner Poppies
• Poppy Cookies  (great for fund raising cake sale)
• Simple Poppy Art (that can also be turned into a wreath)
• Felt Poppy Hairband

Poppy Crafts for Big Kids

These poppy DIYs and crafts take a little more texterity and you may wish to make these either for your kids or WITH your kids.

• Beautiful Tissue Paper Poppies
• Organza Poppy
• Crochet Poppy Pin
• Clay Poppy Pin
• Felt Poppy Ring
• Felt Poppy Bouquet
• Giant Tissue Paper Poppy (no detailed instructions)
• Beautiful Stylish Poppy Wreath (Pinterest only – I have looked EVERYWHERE for the original/ instructions, but can’t find it, but it really is lovely and worthy to be seen!)
  

I hope you feel inspired to make some of these wonderful DIY Poppy Activities this Remembrance Sunday.