Everyday Heroes {Craftivities for September 11, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day}
This is a throwback post from last year, but thought it would be helpful to post it again.
It’s always been tough for me to teach my students about September 11 and what happened that day. Knowing that most of the students at school weren’t even born yet, makes it even more difficult.
I do however feel like it’s such an important date to remember and to help our kids relate to on an age appropriate level.
One of my favorite books on the topic that I’ve read for years to my students is “September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be Alright” Written by the Masterson Elementary Students. This book is perfect for the younger grades and covers just enough of the topic that I feel is right for this age.
I created some Hero Craftivities {Firefighter, Police Officer and Military} to go along with reading this book, that your students can create. There is also a different hero writing prompt to accompany each craft. (Don’t you just LOVE the mustache’s?!?! I think they’re my favorite part.)
Policeman, Firefighter, and Military Hero Craftivities
You can find them at my TpT store.
How do you teach your students about 9/11?
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Adorable!!!! Thanks for linking up!
Thanks Erica! This has been one of my favorites so far. Thanks for the post to link up to. 🙂
This is amazing and so thoughtful 🙂
Erin, the name of your blog is a perfect way to describe YOU I’m beginning to see. 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment. I love it when I make something that others enjoy as well. September 11 is one of those tough days to remember, and to explain to young children about those events is even harder. I think the best route is definitely in celebrating our Nation’s Heroes!
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-Shae
Cute activity for honoring our public safety personnel on this day when their heroism will always be remembered. My friend who is a teacher, librarian and library science prof got my kids a poignant book called The Man Who Walked between the Towers that may interest you. Here’s the link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Man-Walked-Between-Towers/dp/0761317910 🙂
Thanks so much for the suggestion. I’m heading over right now to check out the book. That is so neat that your friend gave your kids a book (one of the best gifts in my opinion)! 🙂