Grandparents Day Resources
Discover Grandparents Day resources created by Australian teachers — card templates, writing activities, interview prompts and celebration crafts.
20 resources availableAbout Grandparents Day Resources
Grandparents Day teaching resources help Australian primary teachers celebrate the special bond between students and their grandparents or elder family members. Typically observed in late October, Grandparents Day provides a wonderful opportunity for schools to welcome grandparents into classrooms and for students to express gratitude and appreciation through creative, heartfelt activities.
TeachBuySell features Grandparents Day resources created by Australian primary teachers. Browse card-making templates, interview activity sheets, writing prompts about special memories, portrait art projects, all-about-my-grandparent booklets, and event organisation materials for school Grandparents Day celebrations. Many resources include inclusive options that recognise the different family structures and elder figures in students' lives.
Grandparents Day resources connect naturally to English (descriptive writing, recount, letter writing, interview skills), The Arts (portrait drawing, craft, card making), and HASS (family, community, changes over time). These activities produce some of the most treasured classroom work of the year — handmade cards and written reflections that families keep for years to come. Whether you are hosting a whole-school Grandparents Day event or running classroom activities to honour elder family members, our collection provides engaging, ready-to-use resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year levels are Grandparents Day resources suitable for?
Our Grandparents Day resources suit Foundation through Year 6, from simple handprint cards and guided drawing for younger students to interview activities, memoir writing, and detailed portrait art for upper primary.
Are Grandparents Day resources inclusive of different family structures?
Yes. Many resources use inclusive language that celebrates grandparents, great-grandparents, elderly neighbours, and other special elder figures, with flexible designs that teachers can adapt to suit their class.
Can I find resources for organising a school Grandparents Day event?
Yes. Our collection includes event planning checklists, classroom activity station ideas, invitation templates, and display materials to help you organise a memorable Grandparents Day celebration.
Do Grandparents Day resources include writing activities?
Absolutely. Browse interview question sheets, memory recount scaffolds, thank you letter templates, descriptive writing prompts, and booklet activities where students write about their grandparents.
Are there Grandparents Day craft and card-making resources?
Yes. Card templates, photo frame crafts, handprint art projects, and gift-making activities are among our most popular Grandparents Day resources, with step-by-step instructions for easy classroom use.