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August’s Special Days Activity Companion E Book Announcement!
Drum Roll Please! I’m excited to tell you that the e-book project I’ve been working on with Fran, from Funschooling, has been published and is available at A World To Discover Etsy Store!
It’s called ‘August’s Special Days Activity Companion’!
Fran and I have teamed up to offer ideas and activities for parents, educators, families, event planners, babysitters, libraries, recreational leaders, club leaders, and anyone who plans monthly activities! This Activity Companion demonstrates what fun and how educational the Special Days list can be!
This collection has 100 ideas and activities and is suitable for all grade levels and ages, and covers a variety of subjects and diverse topics for every day in August!
About the August’s Special Days Activity Companion:
- It has been written and developed by Fran Wisniewski and Betty Jo Hendrickson.
- Has 100 easy to use ideas/activities!
- It’s 23 pages long and printer friendly.
- Offers safe external resource pages for extended information, research, and learning!
- Is an Instant Digital Download: 1 PDF
- Contains Family friendly activities.
- Has a printable recipe and craft section.
I hope you’ll take the time to check it out.
The regular price of this publication is $10, but if you use the special coupon code provided, you’ll get $3 off! It only lasts until Tuesday June 27, 2017 so make sure you take advantage!
This is the coupon code: AUGDIS1
Click here or the link below to go to the store and get your copy today!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/537295981/augusts-special-days-activity-companion?ref=shop_home_active_2
Sample Pages:
The publication release is perfect timing for those of us who are starting to lesson plan for the upcoming school year!
September’s Special Days Activity Companion is currently in the works and will be available in July!
betty jo
Special Days in June, 2017
August Special Days Activity Companion – Resource Page
Below is the beginning of a collection of links for additional resources that can be used with the August Special Days Activity Companion. The activities will also be coming soon to Funschooling.
HUGE list of Special Days in August
- Spiderman Day
Funschooling: Spiderman – Biographical information about the Amazing Spiderman, plus coloring pages, puzzles and videos. Links and videos offered.
- Engineer Pierre Charles L’Enfant born 1754
Smithsonian.com: A Brief History of Pierre L’Enfant and Washington, D.C.
- Watermelon Day
Funschooling:
Watermelon Day – Watermelon resources include: Research questions, information about watermelons and Watermelon Day, recipes, health information, activity suggestions, and crafts.
- Musician Louis Armstrong
Still Learning Something New: Louis Armstrong – Learn about and listen to the music of Louis Armstrong
- Astronaut Neil Armstrong
Funschooling: Neil Armstrong – Learn about Neil Armstrong via links, videos and fun activities. &
Phases of the Moon – Moon Resources Include: Moon cycles, names, tides, videos and more.
Still Learning Something New: Considering The Moon – Links to moon related resources.
- Fresh Breath Day
Oh Lardy: Homemade Peppermint Spray
Thank Your Body: DIY Breath Mints
Everyday Roots: Homemade Cinnamon Mouthwash for Bad Breath
- Lighthouse Day
Funschooling: Lighthouses
- Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night
FoodFacts: Zucchini – What Is Zucchini Good For?
Funschooling: Three Sisters – Squash/Pumpkin
- Book Lover’s Day
Funschooling: Read online or listen to classic literature.
- Snoopy’s Birthday
Still Learning Something New: Peanuts
- Play in the Sand Day
Funschooling: Play In The Sand – Fun activities you can do with sand. Links and videos.
- World Elephant Day
Still Learning Something New: Elephants – Links to information about African and Asian elephants, myths and folklore, jokes and more.
- Annie Oakley
Funschooling: Annie Oakley – Learn about the life and accomplishments of Annie Oakley. Links and videos.
Still Learning Something New: Annie Oakley – Links to biographical information, quotes, videos and more.
- Wiffle Ball
Wikipedia: Wiffle Ball – Information about the history of the game.
- Chocolate Chip Day
Funschooling: Chocolate – Learn about the history of chocolate, recipe for an old fashioned chocolate egg cream, chocolate puzzles and links to other chocolate related resources, including chocolate chips.
- Tell A Joke Day
Reader’s Digest: Jokes – 1000’s of clean, funny jokes, one-liners and riddles.
- Black Cat Appreciation Day
Funschooling : Black Cats –Find why black cats are considered good luck to some and bad luck to others and do a balancing activity.
- Virginia Dare
Still Learning Something New: Roanoke Colony
- Root Beer Float Day
Funschooling: Root Beer Float
- Radio Day
History.com: Guglielmo Marconi – Biographical information about the man who broadcast the first transatlantic radio signal. Article format.
- Hawaii Statehood
Funschooling: Hawaii: Information about Hawaii. Links and videos about the history, culture and attractions. &
Ukulele: Links to the most popular songs, tuner, and info. Videos include: The history of the ukulele, how to make one, and play one.
- Eat A Peach Day
MedicalNewsToday: Peaches: Health Benefits, Facts, Research – Article about the benefits of peaches.
- Ride the Wind Day
Funschooling: Play With The Wind – Activities you can do with wind power and information about National Ride The Wind Day.
- Pluto Demoted
NASA: What is Pluto? – Article explains what Pluto is, what it’s like, and how it is being explored today.
- Joshua Lionel Cowen
Funschooling: Joshua Lionel Cowen – Learn about the American inventor who co-founded Lionel Corp and the Lionel Train.
Still Learning Something New: Lionel Trains – Biographical information about Cowen, links to train related activities, and videos about Lionel’s Train Factory.
- Mother Teresa
Still Learning Something New: Mother Teresa – Kid friendly biographical information, timeline info, quotes and more.
- Dream Day
Still Learning Something New: Teaching Resources for Martin Luther King Day – Resources include: Background information about the holiday, a quiz, historic site info, civil rights timeline, and more.
- According to Hoyle Day
Wikipedia: Edmond Hoyle – Short biography about the man who wrote the rules down for many of the well known card games we play today.
- Frankenstein Day
Funschooling: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – Biographical information about Mary Shelley, and links to her literary works, including her most well known novel, Frankenstein.
- Kinetoscope
Funschooling: Kinetoscope – Kinetoscope resources include, links to informative sites and videos.
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
Em’s Treasures
The end of “Entrepreneurship Week” (February 20 – 25) seems like the perfect time for me to take the opportunity to tell you about my daughter, Emily, and Em’s Treasures! She has had an interest in crafting since she was a little girl. We would include crafts and art projects with our homeschooling work, but that wasn’t enough for her. She spent hours of her spare time creating and making. By the time she was a teenager, she was getting comments such as, “You should sell that!”, and “Would you make one of those for me?” After her graduation in 2014, Em enrolled in the certificate entrepreneurship courses through Coursera. Her plan was to make a business out of what she loved doing, and on a time scale that would allow her to continue studying for her Christian Leadership degree, providing childcare a couple of days a week, coach Silver Lining Homeschool Colorguard, and read avidly. She not only earned the certificates but earned them with honors. She immediately went to work applying what she had learned about entrepreneurship to her crafting, and began attending craft shows and vendor events .
She sold some of everything and earned more than enough money to cover supply expenses. After a couple of other vendor events she realized the hair bows generated the most interest and that bows were not offered by the other vendors. The hair bows continued to be her best sellers in the events that followed.
She’s even made bows exclusively for homeschoolers!
Though it’s the hair bows that have the majority of her focus and attention, Emily still takes requests for gifts, cards, and decorations.
Em’s Treasures is gaining repeat customers and has accepted a few custom bow orders. Recently, she had the opportunity to create an original design for a local school’s cheer squad. This is the largest order she has been offered so far. and the first of her designs to be exactly duplicated. Also, this was the first order to be shared with another vendor who specializes in monogramming.
Currently, Emily is preparing for the upcoming spring vendor events in our area. She’s planning to take her collection to some local boutiques to sell on commission . Here’s a little of what Emily has started for her spring lineup.
Em’s Treasures now has a Facebook business page and can accept payment through Paypal to accommodate out of town orders. Emily could use your help with growing her business. If you would be so kind as to give her Facebook page a “like”, it would be much appreciated. An order would be most appreciated, too! https://www.facebook.com/Ems-Treasures-477293785798737/
Thanks from a proud mama!
betty jo
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