Treat Veterans Like Royalty on Veterans Day

With Veterans Day approaching, it’s time to figure out what to do to show America’s veterans how much they are appreciated. One way to do this is to host a Veterans Day luncheon or assembly at school. Add excitement and show appreciation by having your students make and decorate these awesome Veterans Day headbands. Have your students decorate these fun crown templates to wear on Veterans Day. They are sure to have a blast decorating their crown!

Can you imagine the feelings felt when a veteran looks out upon a sea of smiling faces wearing these red, white, and blue symbols of appreciation? 

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Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

⬇️Use the Download button to download your copy of the black and white PDF file. 

🖍️Make copies for your students, and let them go wild with crayons, markers, or if you are brave enough, paint! 

✂️Cut out the crown. When complete, staple a paper strip to each side and cut it to fit the student’s head. Attach in the back using a staple or tape.

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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