I recently came across a wonderful initiative the History channel has been doing. The History channel has been sponsoring a Take a Vet to School Day. This is a wonderful idea and gives the youth of this country an opportunity to not only show their thanks to our Veterans but also learn from them and understand the history behind this country and the freedoms we now enjoy.

Many teachers through out the country, with the help of their local VFW have contacted veterans to come talk to the kids in their classroom. Many teachers prepare their classes for this event by talking about the armed services and explaining who veterans are. I have read about some teachers and schools who go so far as having the kids write stories or poems about freedom, heroes  and patriotism. Even decorating the school in red, white and blue. One class I read about created a big American flag in their class room. They then had each veteran who attended sign the flag, reporting that this idea was a big hit for everyone.

The picture to the left is of two kindergarten kids coming to escort a veteran to their class to talk to them. The thought alone puts a big smile on my face.

You can sign up here and the History channel will even send the school a few “Take a Veteran to School Day” wrist bands.

With Veteran’s day being in a few days it would be a great time to hold this event. While it may be to late to start planning it for this years Veteran’s day it is a great time to start planning for next years. There is also no reason you have to wait for Veteran’s day. I will be working with my local school to make this happen. It is a great way to honor our Veteran’s, remember our past and help educate our kids on this great nation’s history.