Remembering the fallen: Exploring Remembrance Day

Free Remembrance Day 2026 resource pack for secondary classrooms

This Remembrance Day, help students explore why we remember those who have served, the importance of peace and how we can learn from the experiences of previous generations.

Our free, ready-to-use resource pack brings together age-appropriate reading, poetry, creative activities and discussion prompts to help Year 9-11 students explore the meaning of remembrance.

The pack includes:

• Reading lists: Recommended fiction and poetry exploring conflict, remembrance and the experiences of those who served.
• Poetry analysis: An exploration of Wilfred Owen's Anthem for Doomed Youth, with historical context, a vocabulary glossary and GCSE-style questions on language, form and structure.
• Creative writing: A homework task inviting students to write their own remembrance poem, inspired by fictional personas based on real First World War experiences.
• Reflection and vocabulary: Discussion questions exploring why we remember, including Commonwealth service and more recent conflicts, alongside key vocabulary to develop pupils' expression.