EYFS Remembrance Day planning overview
Plan a thoughtful week of learning with this EYFS Remembrance Day planning overview, packed with ready-made activity ideas for each area of learning. From literacy and maths to expressive arts and understanding the world, this plan helps children learn about why we remember in a simple, age-appropriate way.
The overview includes practical ideas such as poppy playdough invitations, loose-parts mandala patterns, paper plate poppies and poppy wreath crafts. It also suggests discussion starters, writing prompts and opportunities for reflection to help children talk about family, thankfulness and remembrance.
Areas of learning covered
- Literacy – writing cards, drawing and labelling Remembrance pictures
- Mathematics – counting, symmetry and transient art with loose parts
- Expressive arts and design – creating poppies, medals and picture frames
- Understanding the world – talking about why we wear poppies and observing the two-minute silence
- Personal, social and emotional development – discussing special people and feelings of gratitude
Find more ideas and supporting resources on our Remembrance Day resources page.
