What is Remembrance Day?
Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November each year. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minutes' silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day.
The wearing of a red poppy became a symbol of remembrance throughout the allied nations.
The Education Team at the Australian War Memorial have suggested that early childhood educators might be able to adapt the following resources to use for the children in their services:
"A Very Special Day" - https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/a-very-special-day
When is Remembrance Day?
Friday, 11 November
Activities:
- Invite children in your service make their own red poppies by using this handy activity guide from the Australian War Memorial
- Have a minute silence at 11am
- Print out images of soliders with wearing red poppies on blazers, shirts, jumpers and other items of clothing on Remembrance Day to remember those who died during a war.
- Read the following short stories:
- A Soldier, A Dog and A Boy by Libby Hathorn
- Lest We Forget by Kerry Brown
- Why are they marching, daddy? by Di Burke