Military Symbols for Kids
What color represents military children Pride?
Purple
How old do you have to be to join the military ?
17-18
How might a military kid feel when they move to a new school?
Nervous/ excited
What moves soldiers on land and has tracks?
Tank
What is the name of the military community where families live?
Base or Post
What month do we celebrate Military Kids?
April
Who is the commander and chief of the military ?
President
What can friends do to help a new military kid feel welcome?
Invite them to play/talk/include them
What flies in the sky for war or transportation
Airplane
Where can kids play sports or join clubs on base?
Youth Center/Rec Center
What color ribbon do we tie on a tree for parents deployed?
Yellow
Name me 4 branches of the military ?
Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Space force, Air Force
How might military kids feel when their parent is deployed?
sad, worried, lonely
What travels under water for the Navy?
Submarine
What is a common experience shared by many military children.
Moving, changing schools, parent deployment
What flower represents military children?
Dandelion
How many branches are there of the military ?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
What can help kids cope with moving or deplotments?
Military counselor, writing letters, talk to family
What is a big vehicle that can carry soldiers or a tank?
Aircraft Carrier
What do kids do to stay connected when their family goes on a long deployment?
Write letters, video calls, postcards
Why do we celebrate military kids?
Because of their sacrifices and hardships.
What is a deployment?
when a military parent goes away to a new place for a while—sometimes months—to do an important job, like helping people or keeping the country safe
Name a skill military kids learn from moving and deployments
resilience, independence, adaptability.
BONUS DOUBLE
What moves on land and water?
Amphibious Vehicle
Name a fun event or things military kids have on base
The Crab, fair, movie night