ANZAC DAY IDEAS

ANZAC Day

ANZAC day is an important day for many New Zealanders and Australians.  Understanding our history helps us to shape our future. Each year thousands of New Zealanders attend services across the country, acknowledging those who sacrificed for our freedom has become part of what we do each year.

Unfortunately, this year services and gatherings across the country have been canceled but people may find ways to commemorate in their own homes.

What is ANZAC Day all about? - a great clip for explaining ANZAC Day to children.
ANZAC Day

Australian Anzac Day Tribute - Spirit of the Anzac


ANZAC online Quiz

 The song is called "The Anzac" and is sung by Adam Brand

ANZAC Day read-aloud books

ANZAC Ted
History of the Poppy


Here is a collection of idea you might like to do at home with our Whanau to commemorate ANZAC Day since we can not attend parades and services this year.

Anzac Lanterns

A simple yet effective idea using old milk bottles, tea light candles and felt pens or paint. Please supervise children with candles and don't leave unattended.

Anzac Biscuits

Everyone loves an Anzac biscuit and the homemade ones taste the best.

You might have a special recipe from your nana which is fabulous.  Here is a link if you need a recipe to try. ANZAC biscuits

Poppy Wreath

this can be made using egg cartons (for the poppy) by cutting out each egg basket and then drawing some leaves to go behind it.  You can stick on to a paper plate to make it easier to get the shape and cut out the middle of the plate.

Poppy Wreath with Plastic Bottles

You can also make a wreath out of plastic bottles.  Follow this clip to see how to make them.

Plastic bottle wreath

Poppy Rocks

I love this idea, which I have to say is borrowed from a teacher in Auckland.  find a nice big rock and paint it white.  then on top paint a poppy.  Once finished you can seal the rock with varnish if you have any at home.  If not bring your rock to school once we return and I can varnish it for you.  If you want we could keep a collection at school to put under our flag pole each ANZAC day.

Many thanks to Ararira Springs Primary for the ideas and inspiration.