What's Happening in Ukraine? Free Elementary Learning Guide
This upper elementary overview and activity set is a free guide that was designed to help teach kids about the war in Ukraine
This guide contains:
A glossary of key terms
An overview of Ukraine, including a brief description of its location and history
Three maps that show the changes to Ukraine's borders since the end of WWII, brief descriptions about the changes, and a "spot the difference" prompt
An overview of the main players in Russia's war against Ukraine, with descriptions of Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sergey Lavrov, and Joe Biden
An overview of the strategic, political, and historical reasons for Putin's actions
A checklist of ways children can help the Ukrainians affected by this crisis
A suggested art- and literature-based activity using the book P. Zonka Lays an Egg by Julie Paschkis and the decoration of traditional Ukrainian pysanky
A printable sunflower craft to write a message of support for the Ukrainian people
Updated March 24, 2022 to include:
An overview of Russia's actions in the past month
An overview of Ukraine's actions in the past month
An overview of US and NATO actions in the past month
Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
An engaging and creative activity complete with handouts connected to the book Bone Button Borscht, which is available as a read aloud on YouTube
Updated October 1, 2022 to include:
An overview of Russia's actions in the past six months
An overview of Ukraine's actions in the past six months
An overview of US and European actions in the past six months
An updated Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
A fun STEM activity complete with handout connected to the book The Mitten, which is available as a read aloud on YouTube
Updated February 24, 2023 to include:
A "Good News, Bad News" three page update on developments that are likely to shape the next phase of the war, with built-in opportunities for student analysis
An updated Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
A fun and beautiful Petrykivka art activity with optional template printables to celebrate Ukrainian culture
This guide was written to work for a wide range of elementary students, from 2nd-6th grades and even beyond. We hope it helps you discuss Russia's war against Ukraine with your students or your own children.
We plan to update this guide periodically, so please check back to redownload as major developments happen.
This upper elementary overview and activity set is a free guide that was designed to help teach kids about the war in Ukraine
This guide contains:
A glossary of key terms
An overview of Ukraine, including a brief description of its location and history
Three maps that show the changes to Ukraine's borders since the end of WWII, brief descriptions about the changes, and a "spot the difference" prompt
An overview of the main players in Russia's war against Ukraine, with descriptions of Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sergey Lavrov, and Joe Biden
An overview of the strategic, political, and historical reasons for Putin's actions
A checklist of ways children can help the Ukrainians affected by this crisis
A suggested art- and literature-based activity using the book P. Zonka Lays an Egg by Julie Paschkis and the decoration of traditional Ukrainian pysanky
A printable sunflower craft to write a message of support for the Ukrainian people
Updated March 24, 2022 to include:
An overview of Russia's actions in the past month
An overview of Ukraine's actions in the past month
An overview of US and NATO actions in the past month
Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
An engaging and creative activity complete with handouts connected to the book Bone Button Borscht, which is available as a read aloud on YouTube
Updated October 1, 2022 to include:
An overview of Russia's actions in the past six months
An overview of Ukraine's actions in the past six months
An overview of US and European actions in the past six months
An updated Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
A fun STEM activity complete with handout connected to the book The Mitten, which is available as a read aloud on YouTube
Updated February 24, 2023 to include:
A "Good News, Bad News" three page update on developments that are likely to shape the next phase of the war, with built-in opportunities for student analysis
An updated Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
A fun and beautiful Petrykivka art activity with optional template printables to celebrate Ukrainian culture
This guide was written to work for a wide range of elementary students, from 2nd-6th grades and even beyond. We hope it helps you discuss Russia's war against Ukraine with your students or your own children.
We plan to update this guide periodically, so please check back to redownload as major developments happen.
This upper elementary overview and activity set is a free guide that was designed to help teach kids about the war in Ukraine
This guide contains:
A glossary of key terms
An overview of Ukraine, including a brief description of its location and history
Three maps that show the changes to Ukraine's borders since the end of WWII, brief descriptions about the changes, and a "spot the difference" prompt
An overview of the main players in Russia's war against Ukraine, with descriptions of Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sergey Lavrov, and Joe Biden
An overview of the strategic, political, and historical reasons for Putin's actions
A checklist of ways children can help the Ukrainians affected by this crisis
A suggested art- and literature-based activity using the book P. Zonka Lays an Egg by Julie Paschkis and the decoration of traditional Ukrainian pysanky
A printable sunflower craft to write a message of support for the Ukrainian people
Updated March 24, 2022 to include:
An overview of Russia's actions in the past month
An overview of Ukraine's actions in the past month
An overview of US and NATO actions in the past month
Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
An engaging and creative activity complete with handouts connected to the book Bone Button Borscht, which is available as a read aloud on YouTube
Updated October 1, 2022 to include:
An overview of Russia's actions in the past six months
An overview of Ukraine's actions in the past six months
An overview of US and European actions in the past six months
An updated Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
A fun STEM activity complete with handout connected to the book The Mitten, which is available as a read aloud on YouTube
Updated February 24, 2023 to include:
A "Good News, Bad News" three page update on developments that are likely to shape the next phase of the war, with built-in opportunities for student analysis
An updated Mapping the Invasion printable activity sheet
A fun and beautiful Petrykivka art activity with optional template printables to celebrate Ukrainian culture
This guide was written to work for a wide range of elementary students, from 2nd-6th grades and even beyond. We hope it helps you discuss Russia's war against Ukraine with your students or your own children.
We plan to update this guide periodically, so please check back to redownload as major developments happen.