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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 https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/12/28/special-days-in-january-2019/
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, 2017
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 resources – http://42explore.com/poetry.htm
14 – Nobel Prize Winner Albert Schweitzer born 1875 – Biography and Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdschw.htm
15 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. born 1929 – (18 – 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
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