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SPECIAL DAYS IN OCTOBER, 2017

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Special Days and Biographies

I’ve been asked several times, “How exactly do you teach from your Special Days lists?” The answer to that comes in multi-parts, but usually starts with “Biographies, lots of biographies!”

Every Special Days list includes birthdays of famous people throughout history. I’ll ask the boys what they know about that author/artist/scientist/historical figure/religious leader. If they are not familiar with him/her, we’ll do biography study! Some days we only have a brief discussion about the person, or a review if we had studied him or her in the past couple of years. Other days we will go more in depth and I’ll include reading resources, videos, and quotes into the lessons. Some biography studies can be finished in a couple of hours. Some biography studies catch a bigger interest and I won’t stop the study until that interest is satisfied, even if it means having to cancel my other special days lesson plans for a week or more. Whoever we miss, we can try to catch next year or the year after when their special day happens again.

This past school year we started notebooking some of our biography studies and plan to continue with this for the upcoming school year. We arranged the pages in a timeline order and as the notebooks fill up, we can start a new one. However, the boys prefer projects over notebooking, so we’ll do some of each.

Below is my “go-to” resource list for online resources for biographies, how-to’s, and notebooking printables. Also, our local library has a wonderful collection of biographies and Youtube has many video biographies suitable for children and youths, so don’t forget to check those when you are looking for resources.

Alternatives to Writing Biographies – Biography Project Ideas

Lesson Plans for 6 sessions of the “Writer’s Workshop – The Biographical Sketch” http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/writers-workshop-biographical-sketch-1039.html?tab=4#session1

How to Write a Biography – http://www.howtowriteabiography.org/

100+ Biographies and Printables (These are short and written for younger readers, however older students will find these helpful as a starting place when researching a historical person. Also the printables are a useful for work samples for portfolios or history based notebooks) http://gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm

Online Art Galleries with Artist Biographies – http://www.abcgallery.com/alfaind.html

Composer Biographies with Music Selections http://www.classicsforkids.com/

Kid Safe Scientist Biographies Resources- http://www.kidtopia.info/science_biography.html

President Biographies Resources –https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

Church Leaders, Missionaries, Hymn Writers, and Evangelists Biographies http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/index.html

Kid Safe Online Encyclopedia – http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Biographies

1000’s of Biography E-books to download or read online http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Biographies_%28Bookshelf%29#Pierre_Abelard

When we write biographies, we generally include the person’s birth and death dates, where they were from, a childhood fact or two, and their accomplishments as adults including spouse and children. We will usually add a quote to the notebooking page, too.

Biography Notebooking Printables from The Notebooking Fairy

Inventors (from Homeschool Share)

Missionaries (from the Proverbial Homemaker)

Composers (from Homeschool Giveaways)

Portraits of Historical Figures (public domain) for when we want a photo to print off for the notebooking page http://www.lib.utexas.edu/exhibits/portraits/index.html

Sometimes we’ll look over a history timeline to get the idea of what was going on in the world during our subject’s life. https://www.factmonster.com/us/timeline-archive

In accordance with my state’s homeschooling regulations, I keep a daily subject checklist. On biography days I will check off the relevant History/Science/Art/Music and Reading Comprehension boxes. And, if we made a notebooking page I’ll check off Composition and Penmanship, too. Don’t you just love it when one topic can cover multiple subjects!

And every now and then we’ll bake and decorate a birthday cake because …

I’d love to hear how you go about biography studies! Please share about them in the comments.

(This post is actually ‘Part 2’ of a series in which I’m explaining how my family learns across the curriculum with topics selected from the Special Days list. For the series introduction, Special Days and the Evolution of Morning Calendar Time, click here. For Part 3, Special Days and Geography click here. For Part 4, Special Days and Science click here)

betty jo

Special Days in July, 2017

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Have a Happy July!

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August’s Special Days Activity Companion E Book Announcement!

June Resources

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Here is a wonderful list of free resources for learning (and teaching) through the month of June, Check back often for updates and more resources to be added throughout the month.

Click here for the Special Days in June List

June Themes

Adopt a Cat – Learning Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2014/08/domesticated-cats-resource-page.html
Audio Book Appreciation – Huge Collection of Free Audio Books http://www.loyalbooks.com/
Child Vision – How does vision happen? Video, articles, and quiz http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/eyes-movie.html?tracking=59983_B
Effective Communication – Free Communication Course with Simulations http://www.e-learningforkids.org/life-skills/lesson/communication/
Okra – Make an Okra Stamp – http://redeemyourground.com/okra-stamping
Skyscraper – Learning Resources –https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/09/03/resources-for-learning-about-skyscrapers/
Sun Safety – Facts, Resources, and Tips – http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org/educators.html

Statehood Anniversaries

Kentucky – June 1, 1792
Tennessee – June 1, 1796
Arkansas- June 15, 1836
West Virginia – June 20, 1863
New Hampshire – June 21, 1788
Virginia – June 25, 1788

Geography Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/

Presidents with June Birthdays

George H.W. Bush – June 12, 1924
Donald Trump – June 14, 1946

Learning and Review Resources for all presidents – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

June Daily Specials

June 1 – Volunteers Week begins – Easy Volunteering Activities for Kids – http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/quick-easy-crafts/easy-volunteer-activities-for-kids.htm

June 2 – Business Etiquette Week begins – How to conduct your business by showing respect and consideration – http://www.a-to-z-of-manners-and-etiquette.com/business-etiquette.html

June 3 – Egg Day – Experiments, Facts, and Resources – http://www.franw.com/2012/04/bird-eggs.html

June 4 – Aesop born – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/06/04/story-telling-with-aesops-fables/

June 5 – 1st Hot Air Balloon Flight 1783 – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/05/hot-air-balloons/

June 6 – Russian Language Day – Free Introduction, Basic, and Advanced Lessons with audio http://www.russianforfree.com/lessons-russian-language-contents.php

June 6 – Yo-Yo Day – Check out this yo-yo video series – http://www.monkeysee.com/play/1079-how-to-yo-yo

June 7 – Daniel Boone Day – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/10/22/daniel-boone/

June 7 – Chocolate Ice Cream Day – Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2011/07/ice-cream.html

June 8 – World Oceans Day – Celebration and Activity Ideas – http://www.worldoceansday.org/

June 9 – Donald Duck debut 1934 – Watch The Wise Little Henhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dowCyaP7I

June 11 – Great Barrier Reef Discovery 1770 – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/11/reef/

June 12 – Baseball Invented 1839 – History, Facts, Rules, Records http://www.baseball-almanac.com/

June 14 – Flag Day – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/14/flag-day/

June 16- Mathematician M.C. Escher born 1898 – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/17/mathematical-art/

June 19 – Garfield’s (the cartoon cat) birthday – Learning Resources and Activities- https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/19/garfield-the-cat-not-the-president/

June 19 – Scientist Blaise Pascal born 1623 – Learning Resources and Activities for Pascal and His Triangle – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/06/18/blaise-pascal/

June 21 – Make Music Day – Online Music Making – http://fun2think.com/free-online-music-making-for-kids/

– Musical Instrument Crafts –http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/musicalinstrumentsartscraftstideashandmadekids.html

June 24-Fairy Day and UFO Day – Learning Resources for Both – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/24/faries-vs-aliens/

June 25 – Log Cabin Day – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/25/log-cabin/

June 26 – Velocipede (bicycle) patented 1819 – Bicycle Facts, Safety, and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/26/bicycle-lessons/

June 27 – Helen Keller born 1880 – Biography and Printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdkell.htm

June 28 – American Flowers Week – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/06/29/american-flowers-week/

My “Go-To” Resource List for Special Day lesson planning each month https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/

Happy June Learning!

betty jo

Special Days in June, 2017

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May Resources

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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/

May 24 – Brooklyn Bridge opened 1883 – Multi Level, and Cross Curricular Bridges Study https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/05/27/bridges/

May 30 – Lincoln Memorial dedicated 1922 – Historic Footage video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3l7wvOxuME

Remember to check back throughout the month for new daily resources that will be added as they become available!

Happy May Learning!

betty jo

April Resources

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There are many opportunities for learning from April’s calendar. Here’s my list of learning resources for April related themes and special days! Some of these are from our past Aprils studies, others are resources we’ll be following as we learn this April, and the rest of the resources are recommended by other homeschooling families. Check back throughout the month as other resources will be added as they become available. And, if you have favorite April resources, let me know!

BIG List of April themes, holidays, historic and scientific anniversaries, famous birthdays, and more! https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2021/03/27/special-days-in-april/

My favorite educational calendar resources for learning every month https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/

April Themes Resources

Astronomy – Interactive games, videos, songs, and worksheets http://www.kidsastronomy.com/

Autism Awareness – Resources and tips for homeschooling a child on the spectrum https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-help/homeschooling-a-child-with-autism/

Card and Letter Writing – The basic steps for proper letter writing http://creation.com/letter-writing-right-and-proper

Confederate History – Facts, Events, Battles, and People of the American Civil War http://www.ducksters.com/history/confederation_of_the_united_states.php

Financial Literacy – Teaching ideas, tips, and fun http://www.themint.org/

Frogs – Learning Project and Resources http://www.franw.com/2014/07/frog-research-project.html

Garden – Big List of Ideas and Resources http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/homeschool-in-the-garden-a-big-list-of-ideas-and-resources/

Kites – Fun Facts – http://www.kitekids.co.uk/facts.html And, How To Build Kites Instructions – http://www.my-best-kite.com/how-to-build-kites.html

Listening Awareness – Active Listening Skills and Tips https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/active-listening.html

Pet 1st Aid – Tips for Pet Owners https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/First-Aid-Tips-for-Pet-Owners.aspx

Poetry – Resource and Activity List

Poetry Resources

World Habitat Awareness – Facts, Project Ideas, and Games http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/

Presidents with April Birthdays

Thomas Jefferson born April 13, 1743
Ulysses S. Grant born April 27, 1822
James Monroe born April 28, 1758

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

Country Independence Days and Statehood Anniversaries

Georgia Independence – April 9, 1991
Zimbabwe Independence – April 18, 1980
Rome Founded – April 21, 753 BC
Sierra Leone Independence – April 27, 1961
Togo Independence – April 27, 1960
Maryland Statehood – April 28, 1758
Louisiana Statehood – April 30, 1812

Special Days and Geography Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/

Specific Special Days in April Resources

April 1 – April Fool’s Day – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/04/01/april-fools-day-learning-resources/

April 2 – Author Hans Christian Andersen born 1805 – Read his fairy tales, biography and more http://hca.gilead.org.il/

April 3

Author Washington Irving born 1783 – Research project and activities http://www.franw.com/2013/10/washington-irving-research-project.html
Scientist Jane Goodall born 1934 – Biography, Videos, and more http://www.janegoodall.org/
Find a Rainbow Day – Rainbow resources and activities http://www.franw.com/2017/03/rainbows.html?utm_source=feedburner&utmFind a Rainbow Day_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FransWorld+%28Fran%27s+World+of+Discovery%29

Explore Your Career Options Week begins * – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/04/06/what-do-you-want-to-be/

April 4 – Tell a Lie Day – Play 2 Truths and a Lie game https://www.thoughtco.com/2-truths-lie-idea-list-1-31144

April 5 – Easter Island “discovered” April 5,1722 – Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Program Links, Photos http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/worldhistory/easter_island/teachers_resources.shtml

April 5 – Activist Booker T. Washington born 1856 – Biography and Printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdbookr.htm

April 6 – Artist Raphael born 1483 – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/06/raphael/

April 7 – Poet William Wordsworth born 1770 – Video Reading of Daffodils https://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/video/detail/77369

April 8 – Draw a Picture of a Bird Day – Step by step instructions http://www.yedraw.com/how-to-draw-birds.html#.XJrQlZhKiM8

April 9 – Winston Churchill Day – Biography, Timeline, Games, Photos and more http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/winston_churchill/

April 10 – Farm Animals Day – Lesson Plans, Themes, Printables, and more http://www.theteachersguide.com/onthefarm.htm

April 11 – Submarine Day – Facts, Instructions to Make a Submarine, Experiments, and a Quiz http://www.submarinesafaris.com/kids_learn.php

April 12 – Big Wind Day – Wind Information and Experiments/Projects http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-wind.htm

April 14 – Dolphin Day – Across the Curriculum Resources http://www.franw.com/2013/11/dolphins-research-resource.html

April 14 – Citizen Science Day – Project Ideas to Advance Scientific Research https://scistarter.com/

April 16 – Inventor Wilbur Wright born 1867 – Wright Brothers and Aviation Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/08/17/aviation-week-learning-resources/

Bat Appreciation Day *– Resource Page http://www.franw.com/2013/10/bat-resource-page.html

April 18 – Juggler’s Day – How to Juggle Lessons for Beginners http://www.thejimshow.com/juggle/

Poem In Your Pocket Day * Tips and Resources http://www.thebookchook.com/2015/03/tips-and-resources-for-poem-in-your.html

April 19 – Bicycle Day – History, Fun, and Safety https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/26/bicycle-lessons/

April 20 – Chinese Language Day – Mandarin Lessons http://www.learnchineseez.com/lessons/mandarin/

National Park Week * – Virtually Explore and Learn about our National Parks https://www.nps.gov/index.htm

April 21 – Naturalist John Muir born 1838 – Lesson Plans and Student Activities http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/educational_resources/default.aspx

April 21 – Queen Elizabeth II born 1926 – Monarchs Resources and Lesson Plans http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/famous_monarchs/

April 22 – Earth Day – Across the Curriculum Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/21/homeschooling-on-earth-day/

April 23 – Talk Like Shakespeare Day / Author William Shakespeare born 1564 – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/23/happy-birthday-william-shakespeare/

Dance Week * – “Homeschool Mom Approved” Youtube Dance and Exercise Instruction Videos https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/01/10/get-up-and-move-a-break-time-playlist/

April 25 – World Penguin Day – Across the Curriculum Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/01/20/penguins/

April 26 –

Audubon Day – View These Audubon Prints from this digital library http://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america
Scientist/Inventor Charles F. Richter born 1900 – Across the Curriculum Earthquake Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/10/16/earthquakes/

April 27 –

Inventor Samuel Morse born 1791 – Learn Morse Code and Read a Brief Biography http://www.enchantedlearning.com/morsecode/
Tell A Story Day – Tips for good story telling http://www.storyteller.net/articles/296

How I use Special Days lists in our homeschool blog series :

Special Days and the Evolution of Morning Calendar Time

Special Days and Biographies

Special Days and Geography

Special Days and Science

Special Days Archive – Direct links to the most recent Special Days and Resource lists for each month

Remember to check back throughout the month for updates!

Happy April Learning!

betty jo

Special Days in April, 2017

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March Resources

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There’s tons of learning potential from the March calendar! Here’s a collection of resources to use for March themes and special days lessons.

BIG List of Special Days in March https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2021/02/27/special-days-in-march/

My “Go-To” List of lesson planning resources for all months https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/

How I use Special Days lists in our homeschool blog series

Special Days and the Evolution of Morning Calendar Time

Special Days and Biographies

Special Days and Geography

Special Days and Science

Resources for Specific March Themes

Lent – 40 Days of Activities pdf http://homelinks.dor.org/homelinks/?LinkServID=BB3CD74B-0F48-7DD6-92FCF5AAC585A924
Red Cross – K-12 Resources –
http://redcrossyouth.org/high-school/resources/
Women’s History – Timeline of Historic Women in a PDF –
http://www.diversityinc.com/medialib/uploads/2010/03/MIB.2012Women.Timeline.pdf
Peanuts – History, FAQ’s, Trivia, and Interactive Games –
http://www.peanutcircusclub.com/games.htm
Dolphin Awareness – Research Resources –
http://www.franw.com/2013/11/dolphins-research-resource.html
Nutrition – Several K-12 Lesson Plans and Teacher Guides (enter “nutrition” into the search bar) http://classroom.kidshealth.org/classroom/index.jsp?Grade=0&Section=welcome
Irish American History – 3 Part Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0sZ_j6WcyIMarch
Women’s History – World History Lessons, Biographies, Units http://womeninworldhistory.com/
– Celebrate Your Name Week begins * (1st full week) – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/03/03/celebrate-your-name-week/
– Newspapers in Education Week begins * (1st Mon.) – cross curricular learning with newspapers and how to’s and tips for writing articles for your own newspaper https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/03/05/newspapers-in-education-week/
Brain Awareness – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/03/11/brain-awareness-week/
Chocolate Week begins * (3rd full week) – Research, projects, and activities http://www.franw.com/2013/12/chocolate-activities.htmlMarch Statehood Anniversaries –
Nebraska – March 1, 1867
Ohio – March 1, 1803
Florida – March 3, 1845
Vermont – March 4, 1791
Maine – March 15, 1820

Geography Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/

Presidents with March Birthdays –

Andrew Jackson – March 15, 1767
James Madison – March 16, 1751
Grover Cleveland – March 18, 1837
John Tyler – March 30, 1790

These are the resources we use to learn and review the presidents https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

Resources for March’s Daily Specials – (Some of the following are studies we’ve done in Marches past, others are recommended by other homeschoolers, and the rest are the result of online searches for topics we may be interested in learning about. Check back throughout the month for more resources as they become available.)

March 1 – Yellowstone Park established 1872 – Facts, history, videos, photos, and more http://yellowstone.net/

March 2 – Author Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) born 1904 – Printables, crafts, and recipes http://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/learning-with-dr-seuss-100-free-dr-seuss-themed-printables-crafts-recipes-and-activities/

March 3 – Alexander Graham Bell born 1847 – Biography and printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdbell.htm

March 4 – Jane Goodall born 1934 – Educators resources and printables http://www.wildchimpanzees.org/educators/activities.php

March 4 – Grammar Day – Lessons and quizzes http://www.grammar-monster.com/

March 4 – Composer Antonio Vivaldi born 1678 – Biography, music selections, and quiz https://www.classicsforkids.com/pastshows.asp?id=39

March 5 – Boston Massacre 1770 – Watch a short informative video with political pictures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRxJh9mcfmk

March 6 – Artist Michelangelo Buonarroti born 1475 – We did a wonderful study on him a couple of years with an art project that still gets talked about today! https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/03/07/art-day-sistine-chapel-style/

March 7 – International Festival of Owls begins * (1st full weekend) – Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2012/10/owls.html

March 8 – Aardvark Week begins – Videos and facts http://www.arkive.org/aardvark/orycteropus-afer/video-03b.html

March 9 – Explorer Amerigo Vespucci born 1451 – Biography and printables http://www.cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Explorers/Amerigo_Vespucci/index.htm

March 10 – Harriet Tubman born 1820 – Biography and printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdtub.htm

March 11 – Johnny Appleseed Day – Research, projects, and activities http://www.franw.com/2013/09/the-life-of-john-chapman-and-legend-of.html

March 12 – Alfred Hitchcock Day – What, Why, and How to Celebrate https://filmschoolrejects.com/13-ways-to-celebrate-national-alfred-hitchcock-day-efdb8d335c9a#.35ewvpfex

March 13 – Uranus discovered 1781 http://www.kidsastronomy.com/uranus.htm

March 14 – Scientist Albert Einstein born 1879 – Lesson plans, ideas, and activities http://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/albert-einstein-for-kids-lesson-plan.html

March 14 – Pi Day – Activities, information, and videos http://www.piday.org/

March 15 – World Speech Day – Public Speaking Tips https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/101-public-speaking-tips/

March 16 – Panda Day – Lapbook Lessons and Printables http://www.homeschoolshare.com/giant_panda_lapbook.php

March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Learning resources and activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/03/15/learning-resources-for-st-patricks-day/

March 18 – Mount St. Helen erupted 1980 – Information and facts http://www.livescience.com/27553-mount-st-helens-eruption.html

March 19 – Explorer/Missionary David Livingstone born 1813 – Read his biography and learn about Victoria Falls http://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/david-livingstone.html

March 20 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day (Fred Rogers born 1928) – Watch episodes of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood http://pbskids.org/rogers/

March 21 – Composer Johann Sebastian Bach born 1685 – Biography and printables http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_mmf_music_library/hey-kids-meet-johann-sebastian-bach.htm

March 22 – World Water Day – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/03/22/world-water-day/

March 23 – Patrick Henry delivered “Give Me Liberty” speech 1775 – Liberty’s Kids has an episode about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJT4j9zSDlA

March 24 – Harry Houdini born 1874 – Resources for learning magic tricks http://www.franw.com/2014/11/magic-tricks-resource-page.html

March 25 – Tolkien Reading Day – Lit Study guides available for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/index_author_t.html

March 25 – Manatee Appreciation Day * (last Wed.) – Lapbook Lessons and Printables http://www.homeschoolshare.com/manatee_lapbook.php

March 26 – Poet Robert Frost born 1874 – “Tea Time” biography http://www.homeschoolshare.com/blog/2013/03/tea-time-with-robert-frost/

March 30 – Artist Vincent Van Gogh born 1853 – Appreciation lesson plans and activities http://www.vangoghgallery.com/lesson_plans/

March 31 – Eiffel Tower opened 1889 – Fun facts http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/eiffeltower.html

Happy March Learning!

betty jo