Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day KS1 Activities | PowerPoint, Poppy Craft & Writing

Introduce Remembrance Day with this thoughtful collection of KS1 activities from Little Learning Lane. Clear explanations, large text and gentle illustrations help children understand why we remember, why 11 November is significant and how the red poppy became a symbol of remembrance.

What’s included?

• 14-slide teaching PowerPoint introducing the First World War, the 1918 armistice, poppies, memorials, the two-minute silence and peace.
• Poppy craft activities with illustrated instructions and printable templates.
• “My poppy” writing sheets with and without a picture word bank.
• “A peaceful world” drawing and writing sheets with and without a picture word bank.
• Kindness response sheet to encourage classroom discussion.
• Eight picture discussion cards, arranged four per page.
• Display resources, including a “We Remember” heading and class poppies.
• Remembrance colouring sheet featuring large poppies and a peace dove.
• Teacher guidance with historical background, discussion prompts and advice for supporting sensitive conversations.

Designed especially for Year 1 and KS1, with selected practical activities also suitable for supported EYFS use. Children can draw, talk, write or share their ideas with an adult.

Ideal for Remembrance Day lessons, November topic work, classroom displays and creative activities.

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