Jazz Slang (Parental Guidance Alert! Not all the words in this glossary are appropriate for children!)
Read Aloud – When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat
Later, Cool Cats! Catch ya on the flip!
betty jo
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
According to Special Days in August the 25th is the birthday of Joshua Lionel Cowen, one of the best known toy train manufacturers of all time. A couple of years ago, we made Cowen and toy trains a Special Day study. Below are the web links we followed as we learned.
Biography of Inventor Joshua Lionel Cowen http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/cowen.htm#ON%20THE%20WEB:
Vintage films on Youtube
Inside Lionel’s Train Factory Part 1
Inside Lionel’s Train Factory Part 2
Showroom Layouts, Part 1 –
Showroom Layouts, Part 2 –
Play Interactive Train Games http://www.trainarcade.com/
Read Train Stories, Play Train Games and Watch Train Videos http://trc.trains.com/Trains%204%20Kids.aspx
Classic railroad songs playlist from the Smithsonian https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUSRfoOcUe4bjeu8QIfbrejTyT0hYVncE
And we couldn’t build an electric train, but had fun making a toy train out of recyclables! This ended up as a bank. Perhaps Z will start saving for a Lionel of his own?
Do you keep a timeline for your studies? This “Timeline Add-on : Toys” is currently on sale for only $ 0.22! http://www.currclick.com/product/36820/Timeline-AddOns-Toys?term=toys+timeline&test_epoch=0&it=1
This was one of several history studies that the kids deemed “Not Boring”!
betty jo
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 –
Presidents With May Birthdays –
Learning Resources for Presidents https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
May Statehood Anniversaries –
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
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
There are wonderful opportunities for learning from the November calendar! Here’s a BiG resource list for teaching and learning with November’s themes, holidays, and special days. Be sure to check back occasionally throughout the month, for I’ll be adding to this collection as more resources become available.
November holidays, observances, food themes, and awareness days, historic figures, composers, artists and authors birthdays, science and history based anniversaries, and more! https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2020/10/27/special-days-in-november-2/
Printable SPECIAL DAYS IN NOVEMBER
Helpful “go-to” resources for educational calendars, monthly themes, and special days studies 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
November Themes
Adopt a Turkey – Wild Turkey Resources, Crafts, and Activities http://www.franw.com/2011/11/wild-turkeys.html
Aviation – The study resources we used during August’s “Aviation Week” are great and will work just as well in November. https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/08/17/aviation-week-learning-resources/
Diabetes – Pre-K – 12 Teacher Guides, Worksheets, and Quizzes – Just enter “diabetes” into the search bar to pull up which level you need – http://classroom.kidshealth.org/index.jsp?Grade=0&Section=welcome
Geography Awareness – Geography Activities, Ideas, and Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/
Historic Bridges – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/05/27/bridges/
Music – We also go to this site often for music theory, composer biographies, and free sheet music printables http://makingmusicfun.net/
NaNoWriMo (National November Writing Month) – Young Writers Program – Guides, Lesson Plans and Workbooks – https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/pages/educator-resources and the NaNoWriMo homepage http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/
Native American Heritage – Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2015/10/native-american-resources.html
Squash – Resources and Recipes http://www.franw.com/2011/11/3-sisters-squash-pumpkins.html
Sweet Potato Awareness – Resources and Recipes http://www.franw.com/2015/09/sweet-potato-resources.html
Thanksgiving (US)
World Communication – Communication Skill Building Videos https://www.edutopia.org/topic/communication-skills
Presidents With Nov. Birthdays:
Presidents Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
Nov. Statehood Anniversaries
Special Days and Geography https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/
November Daily Specials
Nov. 1 – Plate Tectonics Day – Lesson Plans and Activitieshttp://geology.com/teacher/plate-tectonics.shtml
Nov. 2 – Alternate birth date for Daniel Boone 1734 (other sources say Oct, 22) https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/10/22/daniel-boone/
Nov. 3 – First Dog in Space 1957 – Article and Resource List http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/dogs/
Nov. 4 – Common Sense Day – Read the Thomas Payne Publications http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Thomas_Paine/Common_Sense/ and watch this episode of Liberty’s Kids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awlBeITstkE
Nov. 5 – Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night – http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/guy-fawkes
Nov. 6 – Marooned Without a Compass Day – 8 Ways to Find North Without a Compass https://www.wikihow.com/Find-True-North-Without-a-Compass
Nov. 6 – Composer John Phillips Sousa born 1854 – Audio Biography with Music Selections http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/shows.php?id=60
Nov. 7 – Scientist Marie Curie born 1867 – Short Biography and Printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdcurie.htm
Nov. 7 – Evangelist Billy Graham born 1918 – K-12 Downloadable Lesson Plans –https://billygrahamlibrary.org/educational-resources/
Nov. 8 – Tongue Twister Day – How fast can you say these? http://www.funenglishgames.com/funstuff/tonguetwisters.html
Nov. 9 – Berlin Wall Opened, 1989 – Article, Facts, and Quiz http://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/berlin_wall.php
Nov. 9 – Kristallnacht Anniversary 1938 – Exhibition, Video, and Educational Resource List https://www.lookstein.org/professional-dev/kristallnacht-resources/
Nov. 10 – Theologian Martin Luther born 1483 – Resource and Activity List
https://simplelivingcreativelearning.com/reformation-day-resources-and-activities/
Nov. 11 – Origami Day – http://www.franw.com/2013/12/holiday-and-winter-origami.html
Nov. 11 – Remembrance/Veterans Day – http://www.franw.com/2013/11/veteransremembrance-day.html
Nov. 12 – Reformer Elizabeth Stanton born 1815 – http://www.franw.com/2013/11/womens-suffrage-research-resource.html
Nov. 13 – World Kindness Day – 100 Acts of Kindness Ideas for Kids and Families https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/100-acts-kindness-kids/
Nov. 14 – Artist Claude Monet born 1840 – http://harringtonharmonies.com/2013/04/art-unit-for-claude-monet.html
Nov. 15 – America Recycles Day – Crafting with Recyclables http://www.franw.com/2013/04/make-your-own-crafts-from-repurposed.html
Nov. 15 – Artist Georgia O’Keefe born 1887 – Big Flower and Color Art Project http://harringtonharmonies.com/2013/05/create-color-like-okeeffe-a-georia-okeefe-arty-unit.html
Nov. 16 – Fast Food Day – Fast Food Nutrition Lesson Plans (middle school/high school) – http://www.fastfoodnutrition.org/lesson-plans.php
Nov. 17 – Explorers Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean 1805 (some sources say 15th)- Student Activities http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/lewis-and-clark-student-activity
Nov. 18 – Mickey Mouse Debut 1928 Watch the first Mickey Mouse cartoon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6c_WgxTsMo
Nov. 19 – World Toilet Day – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/11/19/world-toilet-day/
Nov. 21 – First Hot Air Balloon Flight 1763 – http://www.franw.com/2014/06/hot-air-balloons.html
Nov. 25 – Author/Illustrator Marc Brown born 1946 – Educator Resources, Activities, and Lesson Plans http://marcbrownstudios.com/school/educators-faq/
Nov. 25 – Woody Woodpecker Debut 1940 – Watch These 1940’s Episodes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOTOpybYf20
Nov. 26 – Cartoonist Charles Schulz born 1922 – Peanuts resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/10/02/peanuts/
Nov. 29
Nov. 29 – Author CS Lewis born 1898 – Interactive Biography and Fun Facts http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/cs_lewis/
Nov. 30 – Author Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) born 1835 –
Happy November Learning!
betty jo
The October calendar has lots of learning opportunities. Below is a wonderful collection of free resources for themed and special day studies all through the month! Be sure to check back often for updates throughout October.
For the complete list of Special Days in October https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2020/09/30/special-days-in-october-2/
Free Printable Special Days in October
Resources for October Themes
Presidents Born in October:
Resources for studying any president. https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
October Statehood Anniversaries and Country Independence Days
Resources for Special Days and Geography https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/
October’s Daily Specials
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Oct. 2 –
Oct. 3 – SOS (distress code) established 1906 – Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/08/sos-international-code.html
Oct. 4
Oct. 5
Oct. 6
Oct. 7 – Physicist Niels Bohrs born 1885 – Resource List – http://www.franw.com/2017/08/niels-bohrs.html
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Oct. 14
Oct. 15
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Oct. 18 – Alternative Fuel Day –
Oct. 19
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Oct. 21
Oct. 22
Oct. 23 – TV Talk Show Host Day – Tips to be a Successful Talk Show Host https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-be-a-talk-show-host-3176989
Oct. 24 – United Nations Day – Lesson Plans, Activity Guides, Resources http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/for-educators/resources
Oct. 25
Oct. 26
Oct. 27 – Tell a Story Day – Resources http://www.franw.com/2017/08/tell-story.html
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Oct. 31
The list of my favorite “go to”and “cross curriculum” resources to help with monthly themes, calendar, and special days lesson planning https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/
Happy October Learning!
betty jo
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