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Remembering September 11th - A Guide for Parents and Kids

How to talk to your kids about 9/11 with videos, events, and crafts

By Amy PerezVelasco, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Elberton September 7, 2023

September 11th is also known as Patriots Day or National Day of Service and Remembrance. We take time to think of those who were affected by the terrorist attacks in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. Where were you when you first learned of those terrible events? How did that day affect your life and the lives of the people close to you? As a parent or grandparent, how can we discuss this tragedy with our children?

I have collected these historic video clips, museum archives, and conversation starters to honor America's heroes of 9/11. Feel free to find your own resources to teach history in an honest and age-appropriate way. Please note: these links may include scary images and descriptions, so please take a moment to preview and determine what is appropriate for your children.

For Older Kids:

  • The U.S. National Archives provides the Address to the Nation by President George W. Bush on the evening of September 11, 2001.
  • Encyclopedia Britannica online has a summary of the attacks, plot and aftermath of 9/11.
  • Tunnel to Towers: Stephen's Story is a video that honors a dedicated firefighter, Stephen Siller, who died saving lives at the World Trade Center although he was off-duty that day. His family established the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and a statue was erected in his honor.
  • 14 Cows for America is a beautiful picture book based on a true story of Maasai in Kenya seeking to honor and support the people of the United States.

For Younger Kids:

Local Events and Monuments:

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