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11-12-03, 11:04 AM
VA Launches "Kids Page" on Internet
WASHINGTON (Nov. 4, 2003) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today
announced the launch of VA Kids, a new Web page designed to help young
people understand what it means to be a veteran.
"The ideals of military service and patriotism can be unfamiliar to some
children and young adults," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J.
Principi. "The VA Kids Web page supports President Bush's initiatives on
education and volunteerism by providing an entertaining and informative way
for young people to learn why veterans are special."
The Web page, at http://www.va.gov/kids contains areas for students in
kindergarten through grade 5, for grades 6 through 12 and for teachers. VA
Kids also has information about VA, Veterans Day, scholarships, student
volunteer opportunities, rehabilitative and special events for disabled
veterans and links to veteran-related sites.
For younger students, VA Kids has interactive activities such as puzzles,
coloring pages, matching contests and age-appropriate language to describe a
number of patriotic topics. For older students, there is information on
volunteer programs, scholarships and more sophisticated educational
resources, games and reference links. The teachers' section contains
additional information, links and suggested classroom activities.
"The title 'veteran' is bestowed by a grateful nation on citizens willing to
sacrifice everything to preserve our freedom," said Principi. "It is our
responsibility to honor these heroes by ensuring that each American
generation understands what this prestigious title means."
WASHINGTON (Nov. 4, 2003) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today
announced the launch of VA Kids, a new Web page designed to help young
people understand what it means to be a veteran.
"The ideals of military service and patriotism can be unfamiliar to some
children and young adults," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J.
Principi. "The VA Kids Web page supports President Bush's initiatives on
education and volunteerism by providing an entertaining and informative way
for young people to learn why veterans are special."
The Web page, at http://www.va.gov/kids contains areas for students in
kindergarten through grade 5, for grades 6 through 12 and for teachers. VA
Kids also has information about VA, Veterans Day, scholarships, student
volunteer opportunities, rehabilitative and special events for disabled
veterans and links to veteran-related sites.
For younger students, VA Kids has interactive activities such as puzzles,
coloring pages, matching contests and age-appropriate language to describe a
number of patriotic topics. For older students, there is information on
volunteer programs, scholarships and more sophisticated educational
resources, games and reference links. The teachers' section contains
additional information, links and suggested classroom activities.
"The title 'veteran' is bestowed by a grateful nation on citizens willing to
sacrifice everything to preserve our freedom," said Principi. "It is our
responsibility to honor these heroes by ensuring that each American
generation understands what this prestigious title means."