It is traditional to honor brave soldiers with medals, pins, and ribbons. Long after the war, you can show veterans that you have not forgotten their courageous acts. Make these victory pins, and give them to your local veteran’s association to distribute.
A good activity for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or September 11.
Eve Bunting’s The Wall inspires students to write letters to veterans at local veterans’ hospitals.
Using audio-visual equipment, students interview a veteran of a war or a person who lived while a war was happening.