Poppy Day & Remembrance for Kids 🌺
Learn why people wear red poppies in November and the history of Poppy Day in this kid-friendly video.

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1.1K views • Nov 5, 2025

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Have you ever seen people wearing little red poppy flowers in November and wondered why? 🤔
In this kid-friendly video, we’ll explore the story behind Poppy Day (also known as Remembrance Day or Veterans Day) and discover what the red poppy really means. ❤️
Join us as we:
✨ Learn the history of Poppy Day and why it’s on November 11th
🌸 Discover the meaning behind the red poppy flower
🎖️ Meet the poet who inspired it all — John McCrae and “In Flanders Fields”
🌍 See how people around the world remember and say thank you
🌈 Understand how kids can take part and help spread peace
This 4-minute explainer is perfect for classrooms, assemblies, or curious young minds who love learning about history and kindness. 🕊️
👩🏫 Great for:
Teachers teaching about Remembrance Day or Veterans Day
Parents helping kids understand world events
Home-school lessons or classroom discussions
💬 Remember: When we wear a poppy, we’re not celebrating war — we’re celebrating peace, bravery, and hope.
👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help more kids learn about the meaning of Poppy Day!
#PoppyDay #RemembranceDay #VeteransDay #HistoryForKids #EducationForKids #PoppyDayForKids #KidsLearning #InFlandersFields #PeaceDay #RemembranceDayExplained
In this kid-friendly video, we’ll explore the story behind Poppy Day (also known as Remembrance Day or Veterans Day) and discover what the red poppy really means. ❤️
Join us as we:
✨ Learn the history of Poppy Day and why it’s on November 11th
🌸 Discover the meaning behind the red poppy flower
🎖️ Meet the poet who inspired it all — John McCrae and “In Flanders Fields”
🌍 See how people around the world remember and say thank you
🌈 Understand how kids can take part and help spread peace
This 4-minute explainer is perfect for classrooms, assemblies, or curious young minds who love learning about history and kindness. 🕊️
👩🏫 Great for:
Teachers teaching about Remembrance Day or Veterans Day
Parents helping kids understand world events
Home-school lessons or classroom discussions
💬 Remember: When we wear a poppy, we’re not celebrating war — we’re celebrating peace, bravery, and hope.
👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help more kids learn about the meaning of Poppy Day!
#PoppyDay #RemembranceDay #VeteransDay #HistoryForKids #EducationForKids #PoppyDayForKids #KidsLearning #InFlandersFields #PeaceDay #RemembranceDayExplained
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Nov 5, 2025
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