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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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