Remembrance Day poppy activities for KS1 (Year 1 and Year 2): 12 gentle, printable pages to help young children understand why we remember on 11 November and why we wear a red poppy.

Children read a short classroom poem, find remembrance words, make a paper poppy, colour a “We Remember” headband and write a kind message of thanks. Simple poppy maths and a poppy art page complete the pack. The teacher notes explain Remembrance in the UK (Armistice Day, the two-minute silence at 11 am and Remembrance Sunday) in child-friendly words.

What’s included (12 A4 pages, black and white)

• Cover page with name and class
• Teacher notes: Remembrance in the UK, contents and tips
• We Pause and Remember: an original classroom poem with rhyming questions
• Remembering Words: word search (veteran, serve, poppy, peace, thanks, care)
• Poppy Templates and Make a Paper Poppy (step-by-step craft)
• “We Remember” headband to colour and wear
• Poppy Maths: addition, subtraction and counting in 2s
• Poppy Art: draw a field of poppies
• Thank-You Cards and My Message of Thanks
• Answer key

Ways to use these Remembrance Day activities

• Remembrance lessons and assemblies in the week of 11 November
• A calm activity before or after the two-minute silence
• Remembrance displays (poppies, headbands and cards)
• Early finishers, homework and cover lessons

Year groups: Year 1 and Year 2 (KS1, ages 5-7). Also suitable for Reception children with adult support.

Try it first: download the FREE Remembrance Day Poppy Craft KS1 (4 pages) from this pack.

Format: printable PDF in A4. English.

Updated November 2026.