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Special Days in April, 2017

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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

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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!

betty jo

New Year’s Resources

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Here’s my resource collection for learning and fun with a New Year’s theme updated and edited for 2021!

New Year’s Goals and Year in Review Printables https://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/new-years-resolutions-2018/

New Year’s Interview Printable https://layers-of-learning.com/printable-new-years-interview-for-kids/

Activities, Games, Printables for Teachers http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/new-years-day/

Countdowns to New Year for all time zones around the world https://www.timeanddate.com/counters/multicountdown.html

How to say “Happy New Year” in other languages – http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0923039.html

New Year’s Resolutions Vocabulary Word List https://myvocabulary.com/word-game-puzzles/new-year-s-resolutions-vocabulary/

New Year Traditions from Around the World – http://www.123newyear.com/newyear-traditions/

New Year’s History Articles and Videos – http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/new-years

Movie Clips and New Year’s Music from the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-2k7hKvaW0

Times Square Ball History – http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/new-years-eve/about-the-new-years-eve-ball/history-of-the-new-years-eve-ball/index.aspx#.VobXKFJecx0

Times Square STEM Activity – http://jdaniel4smom.com/2015/12/new-years-ball-drop-stem-challenge.html

Times Square Math Challenge – http://www.yummymath.com/2015/the-times-square-ball/

“New Year” Bible Verses – http://www.openbible.info/topics/new_year

New Year’s Quotes – https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/newyears

Bible Based New Year’s Crafts and Activities – http://www.christianitycove.com/?s=new+years

New Year’s Interactive Games – http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/new_years/games.htm

Countdown Clock Craft and Activity Ideas https://www.redtedart.com/countdown-clock-printable/

New Year’s Games – Fun for families, friends, and co-ops – http://www.howdoesshe.com/15-fun-new-years-eve-activities-for-kids-or-adults/

“Lucky” Foods and Recipes for New Year’s – http://www.rd.com/food/fun/7-lucky-new-years-foods/

Wishing You a Happy New Year and Happy Learning throughout 2021!

betty jo

Special Days in December, 2016

Learning Resources for Special Days in November

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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

Special Days and Biographies

Special Days and Geography

Special Days and Science

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)

Learn about the people, times, events, and foods leading up to the first “Pilgrim/Indian” Thanksgiving. https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/11/08/thanksgiving-unit-study-ideas-and-resources/
Learn about Thanksgiving during WW1, the Depression, and WW2 – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/11/15/thanksgiving-been-there-done-that/
Resource Page – http://www.franw.com/2013/11/thanksgiving-activities.html

World Communication – Communication Skill Building Videos https://www.edutopia.org/topic/communication-skills

Presidents With Nov. Birthdays:

Nov. 2 – Warren Harding 1865
Nov. 2 – James Polk 1795
Nov. 23 – Franklin Pierce 1804
Nov. 24 – Zachary Taylor 1784

Presidents Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

Nov. Statehood Anniversaries

Nov. 2 – North and South Dakota1889
Nov. 8 – Montana 1889
Nov. 16 – Oklahoma 1907
Nov. 21 – North Carolina 1789

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

Chocolates Day – Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2013/12/chocolate-activities.html
Native American Day * – Resource Page http://www.franw.com/2015/10/native-american-resources.html

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 –

Biography and Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdtwain.htm
Tour Hannibal, MO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaZsjG1bork
Literature Study Guides (you’ll need to scroll down towards the bottom) http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/index_author_t.html
Quotes http://twainquotes.com/quotesatoz.html

Happy November Learning!

betty jo

World Sight Day

Learning Resources for Special Days in October

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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

October Symbols, History, Fun Facts https://www.ducksters.com/history/octoberinhistory.php
Apples – Resource and Activity Page – http://www.franw.com/2013/11/apple-resources.html
Bats – Resource Page – http://www.franw.com/2013/10/bat-resource-page.html
Birds of Prey – Owl Resources – http://www.franw.com/2012/10/owls.html
Candy – Play, Invent and Explore – http://www.housingaforest.com/candy-potions/
Discover October – Learning Resources, Activities, Crafts, and Recipes http://www.franw.com/2016/09/a-world-to-discover-october-volume-2.html
Fire Safety – Parent, Teacher, and Student Resources – http://firefacts.org/
Monsters – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/10/20/monsters/
Popcorn – Project Resources – http://www.franw.com/2014/10/popcorn-project.html
Pumpkins – Here’s a “big ole’ list” of pumpkin themed resources, printables, and recipes http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/pumpkins-free-printables-activities-recipes/
Salem Witch Trials – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/10/30/salem-witch-trials/
Stamp Collecting – Educational Resources from the American Philatelic Society including a sign up for a free stamp collection starter kit – http://stamps.org/Education
Autumn Leaves Science and Activities – https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/autumn-leaves-simple-science-and-activities-for-kids

Presidents Born in October:

Oct. 1 – Jimmy Carter born 1924
Oct. 4 – Rutherford Hayes born 1822
Oct. 5 – Chester Arthur born 1829
Oct. 14 – Dwight Eisenhower born 1890
Oct. 27 – Theodore Roosevelt born 1858
Oct. 30 – John Adams born 1735

Resources for studying any president. https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

October Statehood Anniversaries and Country Independence Days

Nigeria Independence Oct. 1, 1960
Guinea Independence Oct. 2, 1958
Lesotho Independence Day Oct. 4, 1966
Uganda Independence Day Oct. 9, 1962
Fiji Independence Day Oct. 10, 1970
Republic of China/Taiwan National Day Oct. 10, 1949
Zambia Independence Day Oct. 24, 1964
St Vincent and Grenadines Independence Day Oct. 27, 1979
Nevada Statehood– Oct. 31, 1864

Resources for Special Days and Geography https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/

October’s Daily Specials

Oct. 1

Model T Ford introduced 1908 – Henry Ford Biography, Quiz, and Word Games Printables – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdford.htm
Raccoon Appreciation Day – Unit Study and Lapbook Printables http://www.homeschoolshare.com/raccoon.php

Oct. 2 –

Farm Animals Day – Guide to Feeding, Housing, and Diseases http://www.countryfarm-lifestyles.com/farm-animals.html#.WdEIKmhSzIU
Anniversary of the first Peanuts comic strip (1950) – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/10/02/peanuts/
Phileass Fogg Win a Wager Day – Around the World in 80 Days Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/10/02/around-the-world-in-80-days/

Oct. 3 – SOS (distress code) established 1906 – Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/08/sos-international-code.html

Oct. 4

World Space Week begins – Activity Guide – http://www.helpteaching.com/blog/5-stellar-activities-for-world-space-week.html
Oct. 4 Cinnamon Roll Day – Cinnamon Roll History, Serving and Nutrition https://ifood.tv/roll/cinnamon-roll/about

Oct. 5

Physicist Robert Hutchings Goddard born 1882 – Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/08/robert-hutchings-goddard.html

Oct. 6

- Mad Hatter Day – Make this adorable Cardboard Mad Hatter Hat – http://www.ikatbag.com/2010/06/hats.html

Oct. 7 – Physicist Niels Bohrs born 1885 – Resource List – http://www.franw.com/2017/08/niels-bohrs.html

Oct. 8 –

Touch Tag Day – 10 Backyard Tag Games https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/tag-games-for-kids/

Oct. 9

Chess Day – Learn and Play Resources http://www.franw.com/2017/08/chess.html
Leif Erikson Day – Viking Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/07/22/vikings/
Top Spinning Day * – Make a Top http://www.koolkidscrafts.com/spinning-tops.html
Washington Monument opened 1888 – Facts and Figures http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/monuments/washingtonmonument/

Oct. 10 –

Cake Decorating Day – Beginner’s Guide https://creativiu.com/cake-decorating/
Metric Day – Videos, Songs, Activities – http://metricworld.net/

Oct. 11

Apollo 7 lauched 1968 – Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/08/apollo-7.html
Eleanore Roosevelt born 1884 – Here’s a short biography, reading comprehension quizzes and word puzzle printables http://www.gardenofpraise.com/ibderoos.htm

Oct. 12 –

Cookbook Launch Day – Make a Family Recipe Book http://www.instructables.com/id/Family-Recipe-Book/
Egg Day – Science experiments, health info, and recipes https://www.franw.com/2012/04/bird-eggs.html
Fossil Day – Education, Information, and Fun – http://fossilsforkids.com/

Oct. 13 –

US Navy established 1775 – Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/08/us-navy.html
Margaret Thatcher born 1925 – Biography, Quiz, and Word Puzzles – http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdthatcher.htm
White House Construction began 1792 – History, Trivia, and Virtual Tours – https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house

Oct. 14

Photographic Film patented 1884 _ How Film Works http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/film.htm

Oct. 15

Poetry Day – Resource List https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2019/08/21/poetry-resources/
I Love Lucy Premier 1951 – Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/08/i-love-lucy.html

Oct. 16

Noah Webster born 1758 and Dictionary Day – This site has much more than a dictionary! You’ll find games, Webster biography, language history, daily buzz words, and a way to add your own made up words to a dictionary! – http://www.wordcentral.com/edu/index.htm
World Food Day – Photo Collection What the World Eats – http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/what-the-world-eats-shocking-photos

Oct. 17 –

Author Arthur Miller born 1915 -Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/08/arthur-miller.html
Salem Witch Trials – Resource List https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/10/30/salem-witch-trials/

Oct. 18 – Alternative Fuel Day –

Renewable Energy Laboratory https://www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/learning.html
Experiments with the Sun http://www.franw.com/2016/06/experiments-you-can-do-with-sun.html

Oct. 19

Bridge Day – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/05/27/bridges/
Author/Illustrator Ed Emberly born 1931 – Resource List http://www.franw.com/2017/07/ed-emberley.html
Electric Light Bulb Introduced 1879 – Learn How Light Bulbs Work Video – http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/engineering/lightbulbs.html

Oct. 20 –

Monster Mash Day – Monster Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/10/20/monsters/

Oct. 21

Apple Day – Research Project http://www.franw.com/2013/09/apple-research-project.html

Oct. 22

Daniel Boone born 1734 – Resource and Activity List (We’ll definitely be playing the pioneer games again. They were awesome and they were outside!) https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/10/22/daniel-boone/

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

Magic Week begins – Magic Tricks Resources – http://www.franw.com/2014/11/magic-tricks-resource-page.html
Make a Difference Day * – 100+ Ways for Families to Make a Difference http://wearethatfamily.com/2011/06/100-ways-for-your-family-to-make-a-difference/
Artist Pablo Picasso born 1881 – Picasso Inspired Art Lessons and Resources http://www.incredibleart.org/files/picasso.htm

Oct. 26

Erie Canal opened 1825 – Information, Video, and Slide Show – http://www.pbs.org/program/erie-canal-made-america/
Red Cross Founded 1836 – Learn what the Red Cross does – http://www.redcross.org/what-we-do

Oct. 27 – Tell a Story Day – Resources http://www.franw.com/2017/08/tell-story.html

Oct. 28

Chocolate Day – Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2013/12/chocolate-activities.html
Statue of Liberty dedicated 1886 – Take a Virtual Tour – http://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm

Oct. 29

Cat Day – Resource Page – http://www.franw.com/2014/08/domesticated-cats-resource-page.html
Gateway to the West (St. Louis Arch) completed 1965 – History and Virtual Tour – http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/amysimon/502/gatewayarch.html
The New York Stock Exchange crashed (beginning of The Great Depression) 1929 – Video Documentary – Part 1 of 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccNilnpvbJg

Oct. 30 –

Candy Corn Day – History, Facts, How It’s Made – https://www.candyusa.com/candy-types/candy-corn/
Radio Broadcast of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds 1938 – Read the radio script – http://www.sacred-texts.com/ufo/mars/wow.htm Listen to the broadcast – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs0K4ApWl4g

Oct. 31

Halloween – Resource Page – http://www.franw.com/2015/09/halloween-resources.html
Knock Knock Joke Day – Jokes for “school work” are always a big hit with us. This is our family’s “go to” site for jokes http://www.enchantedlearning.com/jokes/topics/knockknock.shtml

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