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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. 🙂
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