November is the month to remember and support our veterans, military, and peacekeepers stationed throughout the world. These brave men and women gave or continue to give dedicated service to their country. In Canada, we choose November 11th., the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, at the eleventh hour to observe, remember and pay our respect to these brave individuals. We wear a poppy pinned above our heart to honor our veterans, military, and peacekeepers. If you have great grandparents, talk to them and ask them if they remember. If you know or meet a veteran, peacekeeper or member of the military, simply say, “Thank you for your service.” Continue to work together as young Ambassadors For Peace in the world.
Did you Know?
The person responsible for the adoption of the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in Canada was Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian Medical Officer.
In the classroom,
• Read the story, A Poppy is to Remember by Heather Patterson and Ron Lightburn. Discuss the symbol of the poppy. Have the children paint poppies to hang or display on the wall.
• Trace white paper doves. Have the children choose a meaningful social justice word and cut out the letters from old magazines to form their chosen word,
ie: love, respect, peace, kindness, caring, Remembrance Day
Glue the word onto the body of the dove. Hang the doves in the classroom.
• List ways to help Peace grow in our world… sharing, caring, demonstrating respect, helping others, using kind words…
– I can make Peace grow by…
• Cut out painted poppies and glue them onto a green paper wreath shape. Take the wreath to your local legion for display.
“All We Are Saying, is Give Peace a Chance.”
– John Lennon
• Send a Postcard for Peace
http://veterans.gc.ca/eng/feature/vetweek/postpeace/e_greeting
