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Description

Explain Remembrance Day to the Beavers using the information from the Scout website 2020.

Resources

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Instructions

Ask if anyone's seen poppies (and pictures of poppies) around in November. Some people may have seen them for sale or bought them, and some people may be wearing one on the Zoom.

See if a few Beavers want to explain what they know about poppies and why they’re worn around Remembrance Day.

Explain that in the UK, people wear poppies in November for two reasons: to remember those who have served and sacrificed their lives in war and as a sign of hope for a peaceful future. The poppy was chosen because, at the end of the first world war, poppies began to grow in the fields in Western Europe where the fighting happened.

We often use symbols to represent our thoughts. If you want to, you could ask if anyone knows of any other symbols that represent something important. For many people, poppies are a reminder to take time to remember and be thankful for people who made sacrifices during wars.

They might also think of rainbows, which are used to thank keyworkers and symbolise hope that the COVID-19 pandemic will end.

Some children may have family members who serve in the armed forces today.

Explain that there are lots of different ways to mark Remembrance. Many people take part in a two minute silence at 11am on 11 November or on Remembrance Sunday. Pausing and being silent for two minutes is a way to show respect and gratitude.

Armistice Day is the 11 November: it marks the day when fighting ended at the end of the first world war.
Remembrance Sunday is the closest Sunday to 11 November. Usually, we gather at our local Cenotaph. We can’t do that this year, but people will still remember the people who have died during wars.

In 2020, The Royal British Legion is asking people to pay particular attention to the service and sacrifice of those who helped bring an end to the second world war 75 years ago as well as everyone who has been protecting and supporting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We would like the Beavers to put their uniform on and stand on their doorstep for 2 minutes silence on Remembrance Sunday.

Tags

• Remembrance Day

Badge Links

• World - Worship