2024 Remembrance education materials
Stories and activities about remembrance and recognition
Every Remembrance Day and Veterans' Week (November 5-11), Canadians honour those who have served our country. We have free education materials with tools and activities to support teachers during this special time of year. You can order printed copies or explore the digital versions below.
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Take Time to Remember
A fun and easy-to-understand activity booklet for young children that teaches about remembrance. For students age 5 to 7.
Tales of Animals in War
Our cast of animal characters share stories about remembrance and recognition. For students age 8 to 11.
Canada Remembers Times
A newspaper filled with stories about remembrance, Veterans and Canada's rich military history. For students age 12 to 18.
Animals in War Poster
Animals in War Poster
Meet the Remembrance Club!
Watch our new animated video! Our cast of animal characters purr-fectly introduce any remembrance activity for young students.
Tools for teachers
Tales of Animals in War guide
Teacher's guide with activities to help students explore. Includes answers to newspaper activities.
Canada Remembers Times guide
Teacher's guide with activities to help students explore. Includes answers to newspaper activities.
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Featured activities
Chocolate for peace?
Let a piece of chocolate help students learn about peace (K-6) and Canada's efforts in Rwanda (7-12). Order chocolate bars while supplies last.
Recognition cards
Encourage students to thank those who have served by writing messages of personal gratitude. Give or send them in your community.
Dog tags research activities
Choose from 20+ dog tag collections highlighting Canada's war dead from specific conflicts or groups.
Free learning resources
Learning resource centre
Find all our featured remembrance education activities and free products in one spot!
Lesson plans
Search our wide variety of remembrance lesson plans for students of all ages.
Order free commemorative learning resources
Free poppy seeds, printed materials and more. Available all year.
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