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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/
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
Special Days in May, 2017
April Resources
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
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 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
March Resources
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
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
Special Days in March, 2017
February Resources
There are fantastic opportunities to learn from the February Calendar. Here’s a collection of free resources for teaching and learning this month!
The BIG list of February’s holidays, observances, food themes, awareness days , historic figures, composers and authors birthdays, science and historic based anniversaries, and more! Click here for the updated Special Days in February
Printable Special Days in February
Here’s my “go to” list for ideas, lesson plans, printables, book suggestions and art projects for calendar studies https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/
Presidents with February birthdays
- Ronald Reagan – Feb. 6, 1911
- William Harrison – Feb. 9, 1773
- Abraham Lincoln – Feb. 12, 1809
- Presidents Day – * (3rd Mon.) ,
- George Washington – Feb. 22, 1732
We study and review the presidents this way – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/?s=President%27s+Day
Bird Feeding – Resources, Lesson Plans, and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2020/02/09/for-the-birds-ornithology-resource-list/
E-books, research projects, and family learning activities to go along with February themes such as Chocolate, Strawberries, Bird Watching, Library, Susan B. Anthony, Bubble Gum, Circles –http://www.franw.com/
Black History Month – Biographies, interactives, and printable worksheets http://gardenofpraise.com/blackhistory.htm
Free Resources for Specific Special Days in February (Check back during the month, I’ll add to the resource list as more resources become available)
Feb. 1 – Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week begins – Resources and Activities –http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/celebrate-children-authors-illustrators-20675.html
Feb. 1 – Robinson Crusoe Day – Activity Guide – http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2011/01/free-resources-for-robinson-crusoe-day/
Feb. 1 – Serpent Day – Notable Snakes – http://nerdist.com/national-serpent-day-the-snakest-snakes-to-ever-snake/
Feb. 1 – 1st US Supreme Court 1790 – Lesson Plans, Interactives, and Discussion Guide – http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/educators/
Feb. 2 – Groundhog Day – The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club- livestream, teacher’s resources, history, and more – http://www.groundhog.org/
Feb. 3 – Artist Norman Rockwell born 1894 – PDF Family Guide from the Norman Rockwell Museum – http://www.nrm.org/pdfs/family-guide.pdf
Feb. 4 – Thank a Mailman Day – Printable Pack – http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/thank-mail-carrier-day-printable-pack/
Feb. 4 – Artist Appreciation Day – This was unanimously our family’s favorite art study ever! –https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/03/07/art-day-sistine-chapel-style/
Feb. 5 – Weatherman’s Day – For anything weather related, this is the best “go to” site –http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
Feb. 6 – Baseball’s Babe Ruth (George Herman) born 1895 – Articles, Stats, and Photos – http://baseballhall.org/hof/ruth-babe
Feb. 7 – Author Laura Ingalls Wilder born 1867 – – Be sure to check out what’s available at the library. Ours has her picture stories for younger kids as well as The Little House collection and the tv shows on dvd. http://marinecorpsnomads.com/2013/02/complete-little-house-on-the-prairie-series-lapbook-set.html
Feb. 8 – Kite Flying Day (It’s February! I do not see us out flying kites.) NASA has a kite simulator and other kite information. Scroll down for the category “Kites” http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k-12/airplane/guided.htm
Feb. 9 – Random Acts of Kindness Week begins – ideas for your family to make a difference –http://wearethatfamily.com/2011/06/100-ways-for-your-family-to-make-a-difference/
Feb. 10 – French and Indian War Ends 1763 – study resources –http://www.tinasdynamichomeschoolplus.com/exploring-to-revolution/french-and-indian-war/
Feb. 11 – Inventor’s Day/Thomas Edison born 1847 – Edison Unit Study https://redheadmom8.wordpress.com/2017/01/10/thomas-edison-unit-study/
Feb. 13 – Stamp Collectors Day – Lesson Plans and Activities http://stamps.org/Education
Feb. 13 – Artist Grant Wood born 1892 – Artist, Art, and Project Lesson Plan http://harringtonharmonies.com/2013/10/how-i-teach-grant-wood.html
Feb. 14 – Frederick Douglass Day – Biography and worksheet printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdfdoug.htm
Feb. 14 – Huge list of Valentine’s Day Resources –http://www.thebettermom.com/blog/2013/01/30/free-valentines-day-resources
Feb. 15 – Galileo Galilei born 1564 – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/25/galileo/
Feb. 16 – King Tutankhamen’s Tomb opened 1923 – Article, photos, and a quiz – http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/king_tuts_tomb.php
Feb. 17 – Presidents’ Day * (3rd Mon.) – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/?s=President%27s+Day
Feb. 20 – Photographer Ansel Adams born 1902 – Gallery http://anseladams.com/
Feb. 21 – Washington Monument dedicated 1885 – Photos and history –http://www.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm
Feb. 23 – Composer George Frederick Handel born 1685 – Biography and Music Audio Show http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/shows.php?id=258
Feb. 24 – Author Wilhelm Grimm born 1786 – Read Brothers’ Grimm Fairy Tales online in the language of your choice – http://www.grimmstories.com/
Feb. 25 – Artist Rierre Renoir born 1841 Biography, lesson resources, and gallery –http://makingartfun.com/htm/f-maf-art-library/renoir-biography.htm
Feb. 26 – Grand Canyon National Park established 1919 – Explore online –http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Feb. 27 – Author Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow born 1807 – Tea Time Study –http://www.homeschoolshare.com/blog/2014/02/tea-time-with-longfellow/
Feb. 28 – Smokey the Bear introduced 1944 – Story, history, and fire prevention –http://www.smokeybear.com/kids/?js=1
Happy February Learning!
betty jo
Special Days in February, 2017
January Resources
Here’s a handy resource list for teaching and learning with January’s Special Days!
BIG List of January’s Holidays, Themes, Historic Events, and more Click here for the updated Special Days in January
Helpful Educational Calendars and Monthly Theme Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/
A “Homeschool Mom Approved” Youtube Excercise Playlist (for when we can’t get outside) https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/01/10/get-up-and-move-a-break-time-playlist/
Tips, Benefits, and Ideas for Outside Winter Play https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/01/15/but-its-cold-out-there/
SNOW is one of my families favorite January studies! https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/07/snow-week/
Braille Literacy – Study Resources and Activities https://www.franw.com/2016/01/louis-braille.html?fbclid=IwAR2O1Tf3uUIsddAfFcQlLWB212lUqnRRLxpIVefYsHqzkVWxV6F45T3B0nY
Resources for Specific Special Days in January
1 – New Year’s Day – Learning Resources, Games, and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/12/30/new-years-resources-2/
3 – J.R.R. Tolkien Day – Read about the author, book reviews, events, and more from his fan club, The Tolkien Society – http://www.tolkiensociety.org/ and The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings inspired projects http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hobbit-Lord-of-the-Rings/
4 – Louis Braille born 1809 – Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2016/01/louis-braille.html
4 – Jacob Grimm born 1785 – Read Brothers Grimm fairy tales – http://www.familymanagement.com/literacy/grimms/grimms-toc.html
4 – Isaac Newton born 1693 – Biography and Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdnewt.htm
5 – Bird Day – Make one or more of these bird feeders http://happyhooligans.ca/32-homemade-bird-feeders/ and learn some bird calls http://www.enature.com/birding/audio.asp
5 – Explorer Zebulon Pike born 1779 – Unit Study Resources http://diyhomeschooler.com/pikes-peak-a-mini-unit/
6 – Bean Day – Bean Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2015/01/bean-resources.html
6 – Joan of Arc born 1412 – Biography and Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdjoan.htm
7 – President Millard Fillmore born 1800 – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
7 – Old Rock Day – Rock and Mineral – http://www.franw.com/2015/08/rock-mineral-resources.html
8 – Joygerm Day – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/01/08/happy-joygerm-day/
9 – President Richard Nixon born 1913 – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
9 – Static Electricity Day – This is Z’s all time favorite experiment – http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/staticroll.php
10 – Cut Your Energy Costs Day – Tips and Resources for Kids https://quiethut.com/energy-conservation-for-kids/
11 – Cuckoo Dancing Week begins – “Laurel and Hardy” article, music, and photos – http://imaginemdd.blogspot.com/2014/01/dance-cuckoo-for-ollies-birthday-laurel.html
11 – Grand Canyon National Monument dedicated 1908 – Take a virtual tour – http://www.grandcanyonvirtualtour.com/
11 – Thank You Day (International) – How to say “Thank You” in other languages – http://www.worldofwanderlust.com/say-thank-50-languages/
13 – Poetry Break Day – Reading and Writing Poetry Resource List – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2019/08/21/poetry-resources/
14 – Nobel Prize Winner Albert Schweitzer born 1875 – Biography and Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdschw.htm
15 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. born 1929 – (20 – MLK Day *) – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/01/17/teaching-resources-for-martin-luther-king-day/
16 – Appreciate a Dragon Day – Fast Facts and resource links – http://www.franw.com/2018/01/dragons.html
17 – Ben Franklin born 1706 – Unit Study Resources and Guide https://www.mamaslearningcorner.com/ultimate-guide-studying-benjamin-franklin/
17 – Kid Inventors’ Day – Tips, Teacher Guides, and Quotes – http://www.kidinventorsday.com/
18 – Scott reaches South Pole 1910 – Antarctica Facts, Pictures, and Lesson Plans – http://www.coolantarctica.com/index.php
18 – Winnie the Pooh Day – http://www.just-pooh.com/
19 – Artist Paul Cezanne born 1839 – Inspired Art Lesson http://www.teachkidsart.net/cezanne-inspired-still-life/
19 – Edgar Allan Poe born 1809 – Research Project – http://www.franw.com/2013/10/edgar-allan-poe-research-project.html
20 – Draw a Dinosaur Day – Try these step-by-step instructions – http://www.dragoart.com/google_search.php?cx=partner-pub-6207428572838690%3A2440456717&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=dinosaur
Jan. 20 – Penguin Awareness Day – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/01/20/penguins/
21 – Squirrel Appreciation Day – Huge list of unit study resources – http://lastingthumbprints.com/free-squirrel-resource-unit/
23 – Handwriting Analysis Week begins – Learn about the forensics analysis of handwriting – http://science.howstuffworks.com/handwriting-analysis.htm
24 – Gold Discovered at Sutter’s Mill 1848 – California Gold Rush Resources – https://cybraryman.com/goldrush.html
24 – Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day – How about a Yosemite Sam cartoon? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO4JcgD3vq0
25 – Burns Night – Robert Burns born 1759 – http://activityvillage.co.uk/burns-night
25 – Chinese New Year * – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/01/25/resources-for-teaching-chinese-new-year/
26 – Australia Day – Ideas and Resources http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/news/ten-resources-and-teaching-ideas-for-australia-day
27 – Author Lewis Carrol born 1832 – Study guide for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/alice/
27 – Composer Mozart born 1756 – Biography and Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdmozart.htm
29 – President William McKinley born 1843 – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
29 – Patriot Thomas Paine born 1737 – Watch the Common Sense episode of Liberty’s Kids – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awlBeITstkE
30 – Franklin Roosevelt born 1882- https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
30 – Yodel For Your Neighbors Day – How to Yodel Instructions https://www.yodelcourse.org/
31 – Inspire Your Heart With Art Day – When looking for an art project, this is my usual “go to” site. No matter what subject you’re studying, this link has something to tie art in with it! – http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/craftsbytheme.html
31 – Composer Franz Schubert born 1797 – Biography, Quiz, and Music http://www.classicsforkids.com/pastshows.asp?id=25
Check back from time to time throughout the month for updates and added daily resources! And if you’re able to share your favorite January studies, please do!
betty jo
Still Learning Something New 