We believe that there is no such thing as “too young” when it comes to learning about Remembrance Day (Veteran’s Day for our American Friends), so we rounded up a few of our favourite crafts to help you introduce your children to this important holiday. Each of them use different materials so you can likely find one to make with things you already have at home. 

We LOVE how Ruffles & Rain Boots used balloons to make this poppy craft. It’s a completely unique idea with gorgeous results! 

Finger painting is always a hit with our kiddos, so we tried and tested this poppy craft personally with great results! 

Stained glass is always a beautiful option, and this poppy craft from You Pinspire Me definitely lives up to that. Best of all there is a fun song to use in teaching your littles all about Remembrance Day. 

Cupcake liners aren’t just for baking anymore as Pint Sized Treasures demonstrates. This poppy craft is simple enough that even the youngest of our munchkins could do it and enjoy.  

The stark simplicity and texture really stand out in this activity from Sun Hats and Wellie Boots, making it one of our favourites. We can’t wait to try this with our kid’s handwriting on the bottom. Stunning! 

There is something extra special about a Remembrance Day (or Memorial Day) craft when you include your country’s flag. This simple craft and colouring sheet from Learning Adventures at Home is perfect for our American friends honouring their veterans. 

For our Canadian audience, this flag craft from Teachers Pay Teachers can be done in French or in English, and is perfect for at home or in the classroom. 

These are our favourite ways to include our children in remembering our veterans, both past and present. Tell us in the comments below, what activities you do with your children on Remembrance Day? 

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I repeat the stories passed down in our families, read out the names carved into the stone and explain why it is so important to never forget the sacrifices of those who came before us. When our daughter, Boo, was two and a half she watched the veterans, soldiers and emergency personnel march past us in full dress… she turned to me and said “Mama? Are those the superheroes?” Yes Boo, they truly are. #RememberThem

This year to get into the spirit of remembering, our son and his bestie created their own poppies.

You will need:

• Paper
• Paint (Red, Green, Black and Yellow)
• Saucer for paint
• Poppy seeds (optional)
• Fingers
• Wet cloth or unobstructed path to the bathtub

Note: Smaller children may need some adult assistance with this craft.

Be sure to check out our Creative Kids – Remembrance Day Crafts on Pinterest for more ideas. 

Step 1: Dip thumb into red paint and make four or five prints in a circle on the paper.

Step 2: Use the green paint to make the flower stem.

Step 3: Dip pointer finger in the black paint to create the middle of the flower. While the black paint is still wet you can sprinkle over poppy seeds to add texture. 

Step 4: Once the black paint has dried the kids have no further patience to wait dab some yellow paint in the centre of the black.

Step 5: Hang up and enjoy their masterpiece!

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