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Veterans Day: Thanking Soldiers

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Day 134of 180
Week 27of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what Veterans Day is

2

Learn why we thank soldiers

3

Create a meaningful thank you card

📖 Scripture Connection

John 15:13

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

— John 15:13 (WEB)

Soldiers protect others, just like Jesus showed love by giving His life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored construction paper
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Stickers
  • Glue
  • Safety scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show pictures of soldiers and military uniforms. Ask children what they know about soldiers.

💭 Review Question: Who helps keep us safe?
2Teaching (8 min)

Veterans are men and women who serve in the military to protect our country and keep us safe. On Veterans Day, we say 'thank you' to these brave people.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Soldiers protect our families
  • They work hard to keep our country safe
  • They are brave and kind
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do soldiers do?
  • Why is it important to say thank you?
3Activity: Thank You Soldier Card (10 min)
hands-on

Make a colorful thank you card for a veteran

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold construction paper in half
  2. Draw a picture of a soldier or flag
  3. Write 'Thank You' or draw a heart
  4. Add stickers or decorations
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-draw card outline for children

Challenge: Write a short message inside the card

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about Veterans Day

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is Veterans Day?
  • Why do we thank soldiers?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for brave soldiers who help keep us safe. Bless them and their families.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about being thankful for our country

💎 Memory Verse

John 15:13

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

— John 15:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while making hand motions showing protection

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Veterans Day honors all military service members who have served the United States

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Focus on gratitude and service
  • Avoid graphic war descriptions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might not understand complex military roles

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and appreciation in card-making

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Visit a local veteran
  • Watch child-friendly military appreciation videos
  • Read age-appropriate books about soldiers

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