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Special Days in May, 2017

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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

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

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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

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February Resources

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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

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January Resources

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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!

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