๐ Why We Celebrate Veterans Day: A Grade 2 Guide
Veterans Day is a special day in the United States where we honor all the people who have served in the military. These brave men and women have helped protect our country and keep us safe. It's like a giant thank you card to them!
- ๐บ๐ธ Who are Veterans? Veterans are people who have been in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. They are our heroes!
- ๐๏ธ When is Veterans Day? We celebrate Veterans Day every year on November 11th.
- ๐ How do we celebrate? We celebrate by going to parades, visiting memorials, and saying thank you to veterans. Many schools also have special assemblies.
- ๐ Why is it important? It's important because it shows our gratitude and respect for the sacrifices veterans have made for our country. They've done so much to protect our freedoms!
- ๐๏ธ What do we wear? Sometimes people wear red poppies or patriotic colors like red, white, and blue to show their support.
- ๐ญ Think about it! Imagine how important it is to feel appreciated for doing something really brave and important. Thatโs what Veterans Day is all about!
๐ก Fun Activity: Thank You Card
Let's make a thank you card for a veteran! You can draw pictures of American flags, write thank you messages, and decorate it with lots of color! Giving it to a veteran will make their day!