Veterans Day Teacher Resources
The 2025 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide is now available to download and share. Developed by VA and the Veterans Day National Committee, this guide supports educators and community leaders in teaching the history and significance of Veterans Day in ways that are both engaging and lasting.
The guide includes:
• Adaptable lesson plans for all grade levels
• Historical background on Veterans Day
• Student activities and project ideas
• Scholarship information
• Suggestions for school and community events that recognize and thank Veterans
This year's observance is especially meaningful as the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Navy each commemorate 250 years of service to our Nation. These milestones are part of the journey toward America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Veterans Day offers an opportunity to connect students and communities with this history and with those who have served. By using and sharing this guide, you help young Americans understand that service to our Nation is a continuing story. It is a story they are part of, and one that deserves to be remembered and respected.
Download the 2025 Veterans Day Teacher's Resource Guide.
To learn more about Veterans Day and how to get involved, visit the VA Veterans Day website.