Here’s a HUGE resource collection to help teach (and learn) throughout the month of September! I’ll be updating this list with more resources as we go along, so check back. And, if you have any special day resource favorites, be sure to let me know and I’ll edit them. I appreciate all the help I can get!
BIG List of Special Days in September, 2015 – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/08/26/special-days-in-september-2015/
Sept. Holidays and Celebrations – http://holidaywhiz.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html
Sept. Prayer Calendar for Children – http://cherigamble.com/2014/08/09/september-2014-prayer-calendar-for-children/
Sept. Science Calendar – http://thehomeschoolscientist.com/september-2015-science-calendar/
Sept. Algebra and Geometry Calendars – https://partiallyderivative.wordpress.com/2015/08/28/september-2015-problem-calendars/
Sept. Daily Lesson Plans, Writing Prompts, and Bulletin Boards http://www.theteacherscorner.net/monthly-resources/september.php
Monthly Authors/Illustrators and Events Almanacs – Librarian Resources K-12 (This is a “new to me” resource and looks wonderful) http://www.schoollibrarymonthly.com/almanacs/index.html
Sept. Fact Cards – http://www.currclick.com/product/64219/September-Facts-Copywork–Mini-Cards?src=newest
Sept. Themed Elementary Printables and Activities – http://www.apples4theteacher.com/
Sept. Themed Bible Based Activities – http://www.christianitycove.com/
Sept. Themed Vocabulary Word Lists – http://myvocabulary.com/dir-general-school_calendar
Sept. Themed Arts and Crafts – http://kinderart.com/seasons/sept.shtml
Sept. Holiday Themed Crafts – http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/craftsbyholidays.html
Sept. Star Gazer’s Guide – http://farmersalmanac.com/astronomy/2015/08/23/stargazers-guide-to-september-2015/
15 Things to do in September – http://diyhomeschooler.com/15-things-to-do-in-september-2015/
Sept. Netflix Guide – http://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment/netflix-september-list
Specific September Themed Resources
Apples – Learning Resources, Recipes, and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2013/11/apple-resources.html
Classical Music – Try these samples of free SQUILT (Super Quiet Uninterrupted Listening Time) Lessons – http://www.homegrownlearners.com/squilt/
Disaster Preparedness –
- Make your own emergency supply bucket – http://fivegallonideas.com/emergency-kit/
- Emergency Preparedness Unit Study http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/emergency-preparedness-unit-study/
- Emergency and Safety Lesson Plans from FEMA – http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/34411
- Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Flooding, Earthquakes, Volcanoes … all things weather explained and activities http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
DNA, Genomics, and Stem Cell Education – Learn from this Animation Library – https://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/
Happy Cat Month – Domesticated Cats Learning Resources – http://www.franw.com/2014/08/domesticated-cats-resource-page.html
Children’s Good Manners – Articles, Tips, Games, and more from Emily Post – http://www.emilypost.com/home-and-family
Food Safety – Tips, activities, and games for kids – http://www.homefoodsafety.org/kids
People Skills –
- Effective Communications Course (for upper elem. – adult) http://www.e-learningforlife.org/Courses/EK-8057/8057start.html
- Nice list of resources for teaching/learning Manners and Etiquette http://howtohomeschoolforfree.com/free-etiquette-manners-curriculum/
- Huge List of Lesson Plans Related to Social Skills – (these are geared towards the middle grades which makes it easy to adapt the lessons for higher or lower levels) http://www.cccoe.net/social/skillslist.htm
Save a Tiger – Facts, photos, sounds – http://bigcatrescue.org/photos-and-facts/
Sewing – Easy Sewing Crafts for Kids – http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/feltsewinglearnhowtosewartscraftsideaskids.html
Update Your Resume – Student Resume Tips and Forms – http://homeschooltipsandresources.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-student-resume-part-2.html
Presidents with September Birthdays
- William Taft – Sept. 15, 1857 – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
September Statehood Anniversaries
- California – Sept. 9 1850 –
Printables – http://www.homeschoolshare.com/connections__usa.php
Videos and Facts – http://www.history.com/topics/us-states
September Daily Specials
Sept. 1 – Nutrition Week begins – Lesson Plans, Activities, and Interactive Games – http://www.nourishinteractive.com/nutrition-education/teachers-lesson-plans
Sept. 2 – Blueberry Popsicle Day – A short article with the ‘cool’ history of the popsicle invention http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-blueberry-popsicle-day
Sept 3 – American Flag 1st Flown in Battle 1777 – Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2011/07/united-states-flag.html
Sept. 3 – Skyscraper Day – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/09/03/resources-for-learning-about-skyscrapers/
Sept. 6 – Pilgrims Set Sail to the New World – Mayflower Resources – http://www.franw.com/2011/11/mayflower.html
Sept. 6 – Iguana Awareness Day – Huge Lizzard Resource List – http://www.franw.com/2014/05/lizard-resource-page.html
Sept. 7 – Artist, Grandma Moses born 1860 – Biography, Printables, and Resources – http://gardenofpraise.com/art43.htm
Sept. 11 – 9/11 Remembrance Day/Patriot Day – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/09/10/teaching-resources-for-patriot-day/
Sept. 12 – Lascaux Cave Painting Discovery 1940 – Cave Art Project – http://artlessonsforkids.me/2009/03/15/cave-art-comes-alive/
Sept 12 – Video Game Day – Video Games turned into lessons – http://www.franw.com/2015/08/video-games.html
Sept 13 – Chocolate Day – Learning Resources, Recipes, and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2013/12/chocolate-activities.html
Sept. 13 – Author, Roald Dahl born 1916 – Play Games, Quizzes, and Crafts – https://www.roalddahl.com/create-and-learn/join-in/kids
Sept. 13 – Defy Superstition Day – Learning Resources (this was one of our more interesting studies) https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/06/10/superstitions/
Sept. 14 – Star Spangled Banner Composed by Francis Scott Key 1814 – Learning Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2013/07/the-star-spangled-banner.html
Sept. 15 – Dot Day – Be inspired to create wonderful works of art with The Dot! Watch this video if you don’t have the book – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5mGeR4AQdM
Sept. 15 – Make a Hat Day – These cardboard recycle hats are great! We made J’s magician’s hat from one of these . – http://www.ikatbag.com/2010/06/hats.html
Sept 16 – Collect Rocks Day – Rocks and Minerals Learning Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2015/08/rock-mineral-resources.html
Sept. 17 – Constitution Week begins – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/09/17/constitution-week-resources/
Sept. 18 – Roadrunner Cartoon debut 1949 – Watch a few of these videos – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWdFIXn2Mdo&list=PLL3uNn7f3npgkXGEU71mZSlb31vki3v-J
Sept. 18 – CIA created, 1947 – K-12 Resources, Games, and Puzzles from the CIA – https://www.cia.gov/kids-page
Sept. 18 – US Air Force Founded 1947 – Download this free US Military Mini Helper – http://www.currclick.com/product/48812/US-Military-Mini-Helper?term=mini+helper+militar&it=1&site=
Sept. 19 – Red Panda Day * – Download a free activity book and activity packet – http://redpandanetwork.org/get-involved/international-red-panda-day/
Sept. 19 – Talk Like a Pirate Day – Pirate Unit Study Resources and Activities (this was one of our all time favorites!) – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/09/19/arrrrgh-pirates/
Sept. 20 – Artist Dale Chihuly born 1941 – Glass Sculpture Art Lesson – http://www.teachkidsart.net/dale-chihuly-glass-sculpture-inspiration/
Sept. 21 – International Homeschool Spirit Week begins * –
Monday: Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday: International Day
Wednesday: Wacky Tacky Wednesday
Thursday: Retro Day
Friday: Giving Day
Sept. 21 – Miniature Golf Day – DIY Mini Golf Course (indoors or outdoors) – http://www.mykidsadventures.com/build-your-own-mini-golf-course/#more-8858
Sept. 22 – Elephant Appreciation Day – Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/08/10/elephants/
Sept. 22 – World Rhino Day – Lapbooking Printables – http://www.homeschoolshare.com/rhinos.php
Sept. 23 – Autumnal Equinox – Learning Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2013/09/fall-equinox.html
Sept. 23 – Author William Holmes McGuffey born 1800 – Free McGuffey Readers – http://www.learn-to-read-prince-george.com/McGuffey-readers.html
Sept. 23 – Activist Victoria Woodhull born 1838 – Learning Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2012/11/inspiring-people-victoria-woodhull.html
Sept. 24 – Jim Henson born 1936 – Links to videos, creatures, studios, and more – http://www.henson.com/index.php
Sept. 24 – Punctuation Day – Interactive game – http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames/punctuation.html
Sept. 24 – Teach Ag Day – Teacher and Parents Resources – http://www.naae.org/teachag/index.cfm
Sept 25 – Comic Book Day – Learning Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2015/04/create-comic.html
Sept. 26 – Shamu (the whale) Day – FAQs – http://seaworld.org/en/animal-info/ask-shamu/faq/#killer-whales
Sept. 27 – Evangelist / Philanthropist George Mueller born 1805 – Biography and Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdmuller.htm
Sept. 27 – Rosetta Stone Deciphered 1822 – Fun Facts – http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/egypt/rosetta.htm
Sept. 28 – Confucius born 551 BC – Biography, Information, and Resources – http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Confucius.html
Sept. 29 – Heart Day – Kid’s Activities – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/HealthierKids/ActivitiesforKids/Activities-for-Kids_UCM_304155_SubHomePage.jsp
Sept. 29 – Inventors Day – Inventions, Inventors, and Innovations History – http://www.ideafinder.com/history/index.html
Sept 30 – Hot Mulled Cider Day – Try making your own apple cider with this recipe – http://www.franw.com/2013/09/homemade-apple-cider.html
Happy September Learning!
betty jo
