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ANZAC Day / ANZAC Day History Talk

ANZAC Day History Talk

Children look at pictures and hear the story of ANZAC Day in simple, age-appropriate terms, then share questions and ideas.

How to run it

  1. Prepare a few historical photos and simple facts.
  2. Share the story of ANZAC Day calmly and briefly.
  3. Look at pictures together and invite questions.
  4. Talk about how people remember today, such as dawn services and marches.
  5. Finish with children drawing or writing what they learned.

You will need

  • historical pictures
  • paper
  • pencils
Make it easier or harderKeep it to pictures and a short story for younger children; older children can research a local memorial.
SafetyKeep content age-appropriate and avoid graphic detail; focus on history, not gambling games.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children build understanding of history and express their thoughts through discussion.

Fits these theme days

ANZAC DayRemembrance DayTime Travellers Day

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