Remembrance Day Paper Chains is a creative and meaningful resource designed for students in Years 3 to 6 to learn about and commemorate Remembrance Day.

This activity involves crafting paper chains using coloured strips. Students can write messages of gratitude, poems, or reflections on the strips, creating a visual representation of unity and connection. Strips with prompts are provided to guide students in expressing their thoughts and feelings. Once complete, students can link each strip together to form chains, creating a powerful display of collective memory and respect.

We recommend printing coloured strips on white construction paper. Black and white options are available to print on coloured construction paper or on white construction paper for students to colour and decorate themselves.

Display the completed chains hanging along walls, around doorways or across the ceiling, creating an immersive environment of remembrance. As an optional reflection, a small ceremony or moment of silence can be held to honour those remembered through the paper chains.

This hands-on activity fosters a deeper understanding of Remembrance Day’s significance, encouraging students to reflect on the bravery and sacrifices of those who served.

If you’re looking for additional activities for Remembrance Day, why not try our Remembrance Day Teaching Presentation or the Remembrance Day Fact Sheet activity.