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Teaching Kids About 9/11 - Honor And Remember

By Kyrie Collins, Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Publisher September 11, 2014

September 11, 2001 was one of the most devastating terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. Since then, 9/11 has grown each year to become the nation's largest day of charitable activity. In 2013, more than 47 million people in 150 countries performed good deeds for another on the 9/11 Day of Observance.

Fred Rogers (of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood fame) said, "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would tell me to look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world." Joining the 9/11 Day of Service gives us an opportunity to honor and remember all the 9/11 victims, as well as the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice helping others.

This year, you can help your children to better understand the concept of giving back by participating in service learning projects, "adopting" causes, and reaching out to members of our community. Scholastic has developed free guides and lesson plans for parents and teachers.

You can also find local opportunities to volunteer at www.911day.org/volunteer.

Learn more about 9/11 Day on Facebook and Twitter.

How will you honor and remember 9/11 this year?