Help your kids uncover the real story behind Veteran’s Day

Today's SPECIAL EDITION is from one of my favorite homeschool friends, Sarah McCubbin of PallasCenter.com.

She’s put together a thoughtful Veteran’s Day: Then and Now Unit Study that helps families go beyond parades and poppies to truly understand the heart of this holiday: sacrifice, service, and peace.

Scroll down for all the details from Sarah herself, and don’t miss the free coloring pages for your younger learners.

Hi there,

I’m Sarah McCubbin—mom of 9, in my 18th year of homeschooling, and co-founder of PallasCenter.com.

This ​Veteran’s Day, let’s go beyond parades and poppies.
Let’s help our kids understand the heart of this holiday—sacrifice, service, and the hope for peace.

🎖️ The Veteran’s Day: Then and Now Unit Study
​ brings meaning and truth to November 11.
Your students will uncover how this day began as a global call for peace—and how it changed over time.

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Here’s what’s inside this 60+ page unit study (normally $14.99, now $9.99):
✅ The surprising story of how World War I inspired Armistice Day
​ ✅ Why the message of peace shifted in 1954—and what that meant for America
✅ Real perspectives from veterans—how they want to be remembered today
✅ Stories of service from Native, Black, and Latino communities
✅ Why some veterans dedicate their lives to peace instead of more war

✨ Bonus for younger learners:
​ Grab our Free Veteran’s Day Coloring Pages Pack—perfect for keeping little hands busy while they learn about gratitude, peace, and service.

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Pair this study with Happy Hive Homeschooling’s Veteran’s Day Tips & Ideas for more great ideas to celebrate with your family!

🎖️ Get the Veteran’s Day: Then and Now Unit Study + Free Coloring Pages here ​

Let’s teach our kids to honor service, remember sacrifice, and carry forward the hope for peace.

With gratitude,
Sarah McCubbin
​ Co-founder, ​PallasCenter.com​

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