Veteran’s Day
(Tune: “Danny Boy” - HAPPY EVERYTHING CD Disk 1))
Today’s the day wecelebrate our veterans,
The men and womenwho fought for our great land.
We’ll raise ourflags and hold a moment of silence
And we will carrypoppies in our hands.
Because we want tothank you for your service;
You traveled farto keep us safe at home.
You fought withpride and honor for our country.
Our veterans, ohhow we love you so.
Here’s the link todownload this book:
www.drjean.org/html/monthly_act/act_2007/11_Nov/1booksNov/veteransDay2007.pdf
Vocabulary– What is a veteran? For homework,have children interview their parents to find out about veterans in theirfamily.
Poppies –Take three 7” circles cut out of red tissue paper and fold them like a fan. Twist a green pipe cleaner around the middle. Open layers to resemble a poppy. Do a search on the internet to discoverwhy the poppy is symbol for Veteran’s Day.
Guest Speaker– Call a local military recruiting office and invite a guest speaker to sharewith the children what it’s like to have a job in the armed forces.
