May Resources

May is the end of the school year for many families, but it’s not the end of learning! Here’s some wonderful resources for learning through the month of May.

BIG list of May holidays, theme, historic events, famous birthdays, and more Click here for Special Days in May!

My “go-to” list of educational calendars and resources for every month https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/

Resources for Specific May Themes –

Bikes – History, Fun Facts, and Safety Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/26/bicycle-lessons/

Strawberry – Activities and Resources – http://www.franw.com/2013/05/strawberry-craze.html

Wetlands – Science Resources – http://www.earthskids.com/ek_science-pond-wetland.htm

Presidents With May Birthdays –

Harry Truman born May 8, 1884
John F. Kennedy born May 29, 1917

Learning Resources for Presidents https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

May Statehood Anniversaries –

Minnesota – May 11, 1858
South Carolina – May 23,1788
Rhode Island – May 29, 1790
Wisconsin – May 29, 1848

Special Days and Geography – How to and resource list https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/

Resources for May “Daily Specials” – (The following list is not yet complete. I’ll be updating the daily specials with resources as we go through the month, so check back. And, if you have special day resource favorites, be sure to let me know and I’ll edit them in.)

May 1 – Save the Rhino Day – Lapbook Printables http://www.homeschoolshare.com/rhinos.php

May 2 – Play Your Ukulele Day – http://www.franw.com/2017/04/ukulele.html

May 3 – 1st Comic Book published 1934 – Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2015/04/create-comic.html

May 4 – Intergalactic Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You) – K-8 Unit Study and Printables http://www.yearroundhomeschooling.com/free-star-wars-printables/

May 4 – Orange Juice Day – Orange Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2015/01/orange-resources.html

May 5 – Cartoonist Day – Charles Shultz and Peanuts are our favorites! – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/10/02/peanuts/

May 5 – Cinco de Mayo – Resource List http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/a-fun-list-of-cince-de-mayo-ideas-and-resources/

May 6 – English Channel Tunnel opened 1994 – Fun Facts http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/channel.html

May 7 – Composer Johannes Brahms born 1833 – Biography, Quiz, and Music https://www.classicsforkids.com/pastshows.asp?id=191

May 7 – Composer Tchaikovsky born 1840 – Biography, Quiz, and Music https://www.classicsforkids.com/pastshows.asp?id=17

May 8 – World Red Cross Day – Stories of those helped by the Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/stories/

May 11 – Artist Salvador Dali born 1909 – Lesson Plans, Resources, Project Ideas http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.com/2011/03/salvador-dali-elephants-and.html

May 12 – Florence Nightingale born 1820 http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdnight.htm

May 13 – 1st Settlers arrived at Jamestown 1607 – Interactive John Smith and Jamestown Game http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/interactiveadventures/john-smith/

May 18 – Museum Day – 50 Famous Art Museums Around The World http://tammieadventuresinhomeschooling.blogspot.com/2015/03/50-famous-art-museums-around-world.html

May 22 – Artist Mary Cassatt born 1844 – Artist study, projects, and printables https://homehearts.com/2014/05/22/mary-cassatt-a-unit-study/

May 23 – Crohn’s and Colitis day – Article with audio for kids http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/ibd.html?ref=search#kha_11

May 23 – World Turtle Day – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/05/23/world-turtle-day/