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Anzac Day FREE Printables

27 February, 2016 by greengrubs 2 Comments

***2021 EDIT – WHEW – thank goodness things are back to normal this year after 2020’s lockdown Anzac day! You can find the ‘usual’ version of this freebie on PAGE 5 of this FREE download.

***Anzac 2020 – This FREE printable resource has now been updated with a ‘Home learning’ version. You can find a version for NZ home learners on page 3, and version for AUS home learners on page 4! It’s the perfect way to commemorate this special day from home with your bubble.

Are you planning on attending an Anzac service this year?  This FREE scavenger hunt printable is a great little conversation starter that’s perfect for using before, during or after your dawn parade experience….

Click here to download your printable from Google drive.

Looking for some handy follow up activities for your favourite Anzac day ‘read-alouds?’ You’ll defintely need a copy of this free set! Scroll to the bottom to grab your set…

 

This awesome list of ‘read aloud’ books are by a mixture of Kiwi & Aussie authors – have a peek below for a quick review and some specific reader response sheets that match the books…. have I missed your favourite?  Flick me an e-mail or leave a comment below!

Anzac Ted – By Belinda Landsberry
Great for the lower levels, Anzac Ted follows the journey of a teddy bear who accompanies an Anzac soldier into battle.  Seen through the eyes of a child (and a teddy bear) the book introduces some of the grim themes of war in a non-threatening way.
 
Grandad’s Medals – By Tracy Duncan
‘Grandad’s Medals’ has been a popular read since being published in 10 years ago.  Focusing on the bond between Grandad and his grandson, the book shares the events that occur before during and after an Anzac day parade – as seen through the eyes of the grandson.

My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day – By Catriona Hoy & Benjamin Johnson

Another great read aloud – succinct words and beautiful illustrations,  This book focuses on all the little details that make attending an Anzac day parade special… getting up early, driving in the dark, rugging up warm as it’s always cold, the sounds of the guns and hot chocolate afterwards…


Simpson & his Donkey – By Mark Greenwood & Franē Lessac
Simpson’s Donkey provides a larger world view on the Anzac’s contributions to the war effort.  Following the journey of a young soldier from the UK, to Australia and then into battle, the themes contained are more suitable for upper Primary.
Anzac Day Parade – By Glenda Kane & Lisa Allen
 
‘Anzac Day Parade’ is a current favourite of mine – aimed at the mid to upper primary level, the book contains minimal words that have been chosen to provide high impact and provoke deep thinking.  The beautiful illustrations tell as much of the story as the words.  A short but powerful read.
 
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THESE FREE READ-ALOUD PRINTABLES!
 
 

We stock a range of Anzac resources like the ones below in our store – click here to have a closer peek.

 
 

Still looking for more ideas?  Click here to check out our Anzac Day Pinterest board for more inspiration!

 
This mini poster is available as a *FREE* download in last years post about Anzac day – click here to find it.
 
Hope you and your class find some of these resources useful – wishing you all a peaceful Anzac day…

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Comments

  1. S. Fernandes says

    19 April, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    Thank-you SO MUCH for sharing your ANZAC Day Scavenger Hunt printable!!! I am writing from Mississauga, Canada where we are homeschooling our 3 boys (for a little over 1 year now; due to the pandemic…we are in our 3rd lockdown!). I’m Canadian and my husband is Australian – I am trying to include some Australian social studies in our homeschool learning. The different activity sheet is such a great idea – and I’m so pleased that all 3 boys will be able to participate (they are 4, 6 and 9 years old). I also downloaded your Kiwi Bird / Easter Egg resource – I’m sure we will use this soon; we have a few kiwi books and the boys are always so curious about animals. Anyways…this is a long note to say THANK-YOU!!!

    Reply
    • greengrubs says

      19 April, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      Ohh my goodness – you’re so welcome! We’ve been watching the pandemic unfold from our little corner of the world and really feel for all you parents at home with young kids!! Please pass on a ‘G’day’ to your hubby – we love our neighbours over the ditch 😀 Thanks for popping by!

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