Holidays (Book)
SST-03.H.04 Analyze United States national holidays or days of observance and the impact on the culture of the United States.
ELA-03.RI.02 Determine the main idea of a text and recount the key details to explain how they support the main idea.
ELA-03.L.02 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Veterans Day
Fast Facts
Celebrating Heroes: Veterans Day
Have you ever heard about a special day when we celebrate heroes? It's called Veterans Day, and it's a time to say "Thank you!" to some very special people in our community.
What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is like a big, joyful "Thank You" party for the heroes in our country—our veterans! Veterans are people who have served in the military, like the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. They work hard to keep our country safe and protect our freedom.
When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is on November 11th every year. It's a special day when we remember and honor our veterans.
Why is Veterans Day important?
Imagine superheroes, but not with capes—these are real-life heroes! Veterans have done amazing things to keep us safe. They might have been in the Army and flown in airplanes, sailed on big ships in the Navy, or even protected our country on the ground. On Veterans Day, we want to show our veterans how much we appreciate them. We thank them for their bravery, their hard work, and for being true heroes!
How do we celebrate?
We celebrate Veterans Day in different ways. Some communities have parades, where veterans march proudly, and we can cheer for them. Others have special ceremonies or events to say "Thank you!" In school, you might make cards or drawings to give to veterans. You can tell them, "Thank you for being a hero!" It's a way of letting them know we appreciate everything they've done for us.
What can you do?
Even though you're in third grade, you can still be a part of Veterans Day! You can create a special thank-you card or drawing for a veteran. You might also ask your teacher if your class can do something special, like singing a patriotic song or writing a poem.
Remember, Veterans Day is a time to be grateful and show kindness to the heroes in our community. So, let's all say a big "Thank you!" to our veterans for being the superheroes of our country!