This Day in History | WWII D-Day June 6, 1944 – FREE Worksheets and Crossword
Published:
June 2, 2025
Contributor:
Annette Breedlove
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I have to be honest with you. I am not a history buff. I find it fascinating and interesting and I truly am learning more than I ever did when I was in school. However, I’m still not good at remembering dates and timelines. But that doesn’t mean I don’t teach them to my children.
In fact, history is one of my oldest favorite subjects. And World War I and II are probably his favorite time periods to study. He knows all about the planes, battles, military personal and more. He can practically recite just about anything you could want to know about both wars. And I love it!
And even though I can’t guarantee my other children love or even enjoy history as much as my oldest, I still want them to learn what has contributed to this the foundation and creation of the United States. These wars and more, are all a part of what makes the United States so great.
When is D-Day?
Even though many homeschoolers take a summer break, you could learn about D-Day on it’s anniversary, June 6th, 1944 with printables and resources all related to World War II and D-Day.
While you can read about World War II in books and biographies, I love adding books, puzzles and other activities to our studies to help bring a subject to life.
Test your knowledge of D-Day with this fun 14-word crossword puzzle made just for kids! You’ll learn key facts about the historic World War II invasion while solving clues that are both challenging and exciting. Answer Key is included.
D-Day: The Day Courage Landed Mini Lesson
Dive into history with this mini D-Day lesson designed just for 6th-8th graders. You’ll read a short nonfiction story that brings the events of June 6, 1944, to life, reflect on what it meant for the world with a thought-provoking question, and build your own timeline to see how it all unfolded.
Leaders of WWII Essay Questions
If you want to develop more deeply into WWII then we recommend these essay packs created for us by WriteBonnieRose.com. Middle school and high school students can learn more about five different WWII leaders from America, Canada, England, Australia and even Germany in each pack:
- Leaders of World War II Essay Questions, Part One
- Leaders of World War II Essay Questions, Part Two
- FREE Leaders of World War II Essay Questions, Part Three
- FREE Leaders of World War II Essay Questions, Part Four
- FREE Leaders of World War II Essay Questions, Part Five
FREE World War II Guided Drawing
Get creative while learning history with this guided drawing printable featuring 10 famous Americans from WWII! You’ll follow simple steps to draw each figure and discover what made them heroes of their time. Kids can even take a quick quiz about them if you’d like.
WWII and D-Day Books
Looking for kid-friendly books about WWII and D-Day? Amazon has a great selection of engaging reads-from illustrated biographies and historical fiction to nonfiction books packed with facts-perfect for helping you learn about the war in an age-appropriate and memorable way.
World War II: Visual Encyclopedia
World War II for Kids: A History with 21 Activities (For Kids series)World War II: The Definitive Visual History from Blitzkrieg to the Atom BombGreat Battles for Boys: WW2 PacificA Man, a Dog, and Their Incredible True Story of Friendship and Survival in World War IIRemember World War II: Kids Who Survived Tell Their StoriesWorld War II: Explore the Terrifying Global Conflict That Shaped the Modern World from D-day tSimple History: A simple guide to World War IIWorld War 2: 133 Fascinating Facts For KidsWorld War II: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose: History)World War II: World at War, Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Book 36Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
More D-Day Worksheets and Resources
If you want even more World War II and D-Day worksheets and resources, we’ve compiled this list for you from other homeschool sites:
- World War II Vocabulary, Word Searches, Spelling Worksheets and More | Thought.co
- FREE Food Rationing and Recipes from WWII Printable {Part One} | Free Homeschool Deals
- FREE History Through Story Printable {Part Two} | Free Homeschool Deals
- A WWII Christmas: Lesson on Vmail with Writing Prompts {Part Three} | Free Homeschool Deals
- A WWII Christmas: Teaching about Christmas Past to Reduce Christmas “Presents” + Free Printables! {Part Four} | Free Homeschool Deals
- World War II Timeline Worksheet | Student Handouts
- Timeline Worksheet: V-E Day for WWII | Write Bonnie Rose
- Timeline Worksheet: August 14, 1945, V-J Day! Japan Surrenders in WWII | Write Bonnie Rose
- World War II D-Day Bingo | History Gal (TpT)
- FREE Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Mini Activity Unit | In All You Do
Final Thoughts
D-Day was a turning point in World War II and a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom. As a homeschool parent, you have a special opportunity to help your child connect with this moment in history-not just through dates and facts, but by understanding the bravery behind it. Teaching about D-Day helps your child appreciate the past, value peace, and recognize the importance of standing up for what’s right.
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Annette Breedlove
Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.
