The Families Magazine website contains factual information, picture book videos for viewing, recipes and art ideas - ANZAC Day facts for kids.

• Students start by discussing what they already know about ANZAC Day and any questions they have.
• Read the ‘ANZAC Day facts for primary kids’ section (some will need adult help and discussion).
• Young students can record some ANZAC Day facts using their art skills and further research.
• These might answer questions including:
  • why ANZAC Day is a special Australian holiday
  • what ANZAC stands for
  • the traditions and symbolism of ANZAC Day and why they are important. (Note: we use the term ‘commemorate’ and not ‘celebrate’).
• Visit ANZAC Day activities for kids.
• How to make ANZAC Day red poppies
• A recipe to make ANZAC Day biscuits
• There are excellent picture books about ANZAC Day with themes suitable for young readers including:
  • ‘Meet The ANZACS’ by Claire Saxby
  • ‘ANZAC Ted’ by Belinda Landsberry
  • ‘ANZAC Biscuits’ by Phil Cummings
  • ‘ANZAC Puppy’ by Peter Millett and Trish Bowles
  • ‘My Grandad Marches on ANZAC Day’ by Catriona Hoy.
• Choose one or two picture books to read. You may be able to find video versions of these books by putting the book title with 'YouTube' or 'video' into a search engine.

This website also provides information for adults on talking about war with toddlers and young students and the importance of explaining traditions and symbolism.