Although I'm not a huge "army" fan (a fact that I do not usually express, because i still support the troops and their family's, my objection is more for the "need" of the army). I feel that it is so important that we take the time and pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life.
I urge everyone to not let REMEMBRANCE DAY be forgotten. It is not a super over-commercialized holiday and its not glamorous by any means but it is still IMPORTANT! That's why William and I did this craft to honor those fallen.
I encourage everyone to discuss the importance of remembrance day with there children young or old and to show that WE REMEMBER!
The following is the craft project with instructions:
1-Print off poppy template from http://www.dltk-holidays.com/t.asp?b=m&t=http://www.dltk-holidays.com/remembrance/images/bpoppywreath.gif
2- Color the poppy's with your Children and while doing this discuss the importance of Remembrance Day and why it is Important.
3-Cut out the colored poppy's (I did the cutting)
4-Print or Write out a Special Remembrance Poem like 'In Flanders's Fields' By John McCrea http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/john-mccrae-in-flanders-fields.htm
5- Cut a Wreath out from card board and paste the poem in the middle, then put a ring of glue around the outside and have your child place the poppy's they colored around the poem.
Finished Product
Please let me know what you do for Remembrance Day, or tell me about any special crafts or projects that you do with your kids to help REMEMBER our Veterans! Leave me a comment!
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