Happy Veterans Day 2011! Fun Patriotic Activities for Grandparents and Their Grandchildren

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HAPPY VETERANS DAY – SandwichINK salutes all the brave men and women in years past and present and future who put their lives on the line for the sake of our freedom – and we salute their families – wives, children, moms, dads, grandparents and more! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Here are some interesting facts and resources for educational activities for grandparents and grandchildren, starting with a list of famous veterans – some will intrigue us grandparents, like Elvis Presley and Pat Sajak, while others will thrill our grandkids, like Dr. Suess. Check it out:

Famous Veterans per Virginia Kids

Actors & Entertainers

• Drew Carey
• Gene Hackman
• Jimi Hendrix
• Elvis Presley
• Pat Sajak
• Charlton Heston
• Chuck Norris
• Montel Williams
• Jim Lehrer

Sports Icons

• Willie Mays
• Yogi Berra
• Roberto Clemente
• Jim Mora
• Ted Williams
• Jackie Robinson
• David Robinson

Political Figures

• George Bush
• Ronald Reagan
• John F. Kennedy
• Richard Nixon
• Bob Dole

Authors

• Dr. Seuss
• Ernest Hemingway
• F. Scott Fitzgerald

Virginia Kids also has cool coloring pages with historical pictures for our grandkids to use online.

And be sure to check out this Virginia government site with a great pdf booklet for teachers, which would work well for grandparents and grandkids as well, complete with fun coloring pictures, how to fold a flag, and fascinating info about veterans.

Here's a fun coloring picture with a cute country and very patriotic snowman clipart, just waiting for you to print out for your grandkids:

 

I hope you enjoyed these fun ways for the Sandwich Generation to teach and share patriotism and respect for veterans on this Veterans Day 2011. Have a blessed time together with your grandkids. 🙂