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When you think of July, fireworks, the Dog Days of Summer, and National Ice Cream Month may come to mind. National Moon Day, observed annually on July 20, is often overlooked. What is National Moon Day? Moon Day is in honor of the historical landing of Apollo 11 in July of 1969. For some, it seems just like yesterday we …
Isn’t May a wonderful time of year? With all the holidays in May, one might forget it’s also National Salad Month. There is nothing better than a crisp, fresh garden salad in the spring and summer. There are many interesting and fun salad facts! Did you Know? Salad comes from the Latin word “herba salta” because the greens were seasoned …
If you thought February 14 was just a day with candy hearts, chocolate kisses, rose petals, and sweet card sentiments, you were wrong. February 14 is also Ferris Wheel Day. It celebrates the birthday of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He was an American civil engineer who made the first Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel is sometimes called the Chicago …
It’s October and you know what that means? Once again, it’s time for fall festivals, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and Halloween! Regardless if you are a fan of Halloween or not, it’s a wonderful time to integrate history, math, science, and writing in to the class curriculum. Here’s some fun Halloween facts: Halloween is big business! Approximately eight billion dollars will …
While you might think of September as the month to learn about apples and Johnny Appleseed, changes in seasons and weather patterns, or to celebrate Tomie dePaola, the famous author, it’s also a great month to discover some fun and important facts about hats. After all, Fall Hat Month is an annual designation observed in September. Why Fall Hat Month? …
It’s that time of year where many are preparing for the upcoming months ahead… school time! Clothes have been purchased, locker assignments made, and teachers announced… but have you had your peepers checked? Did you know August is National Eye Exam month? It was founded in 1889 by Sears Optical and since then, most ophthalmologists promote eye safety throughout the …
We have a standard for reading, math, and writing. What about a standard for perseverance? How do we measure that? Or is it even taught in most classrooms? With all the emphasis on standardized tests and teaching the standards, are we perhaps forgetting the most important quality students need to develop? Did you know… Walt Disney was fired from the …
In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women. Granted there are many women who have done great, world changing things that deserve all the recognition they can get. But what about the many women doing great “small” things—teachers, mothers, workers, volunteers–who fly …
The holidays are over and spring break looms far in the distance. Are you looking for ways to add some creativity to your daily activities to beat the winter blaahs? After all, January is National Creativity Month. Start off the new year by integrating science and literacy daily. Unlike the diet and workout plan, this is easy to do! Need …
Did you know the tango was born in the back streets of Buenos Aires? Thousands of Europeans immigrated to South America to begin a new life. The dance was a combination of many different cultures. But guess what? The dance was banned for uniformed officers in Germany by Kaiser Wilhelm II on November 17, 1913. He declared the dance was …