Special Days in August, 2019
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Special Days in March, 2019
Valentine’s Day Resource List
Here’s a list of free cross-curriculum Valentine’s Day resources!
Language Arts:
Heart Bordered Notebooking Printables https://www.teacherfiles.com/resources_bp_holidays.htm
Writing Activities and Prompts https://writeshop.com/?s=valentine
Valentine’s Day Vocabulary List, Interactive Word Games, Printables https://myvocabulary.com/word-game-puzzles/valentine-s-day-vocabulary/
How to Say “I Love You” in 20 Languages https://reference.yourdictionary.com/reference/other-languages/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-many-languages.html
Valentine “Would You Rather” Questions https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Would-You-Rather-Questions-FREE-1104231
Social Studies
Valentine’s Day History (articles, video, photo gallery) https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2
Valentine’s Day History, Legends, Traditions http://www.stvalentinesday.org/about-valentines-day.html
Cupid Mythology https://mythology.net/roman/roman-gods/cupid/
Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World https://traveltriangle.com/blog/valentines-day-traditions-around-the-world/
Math and Science:
11 Valentine Math Lessons https://www.yummymath.com/2019/valentines-day-11-possibilities/
Human Heart Free Resource List https://homeschoolgiveaways.com/2016/02/learning-about-the-human-heart-with-free-printables-and-activities/
Valentine’s Day Chemistry – Cards, Chocolate, Flowers and more https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/students/highschool/chemistryclubs/activities/valentines-activities.html
Electives:
Heart Origami and Craft Activities https://franw.com/2017/02/02/heart-activities/
Draw Animals Using Heart Shapes https://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/drawing-and-making-cute-animals-out-of-hearts-for-valentines-day/
Bible Verses About “Love” https://dailyverses.net/love
Valentine’s Day Recipes for Kids to Make (not just sweets!) https://www.parenting.com/gallery/easy-valentines-day-recipes-kids?page=0
Romantic Classical Music Playlist
With love,
betty jo
Special Days in November, 2018
Special Days in October, 2018
Wiffle Ball
According to the Special Days in August list, the 14th is the anniversary of the invention of Wiffle Ball. Wiffle Ball is one of the best backyard activities! The game doesn’t require expensive equipment, a large area, or a lot of people. It’s wonderful for PE and science (and history too)! Here’s some resources to learn about the history of the game, the science behind the Wiffle ball, and the rules on how to play.
“It all began in the summer of 1953 …” http://www.wiffle.com/pages/welcome.asp?page=welcome
The Science of How a Wiffle Ball Works https://www.popsci.com/article/technology/how-it-works-wiffle-ball-pitch
Game Rules http://www.wiffle.com/pages/game_rules.asp?page=game_rules
Wiffle Ball Pitch – Science Video
Have fun learning and playing!
betty jo
Memorial Day
I’ve found some wonderful free cross curriculum resources for learning with a Memorial Day theme!
Memorial Day Lesson Plans, Projects, Printables, and Activities (I love the arts and craft idea of making a shoe box parade float!) https://seasonal.theteacherscorner.net/memorial-day/
More Memorial Day Projects, Printables, and Activities http://www.theholidayzone.com/memorial/
Memorial Day Bible Lessons and Resources https://mintools.com/veterans-memorial-day-resources.htm
History of Memorial Day video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRXrfs0f1Fo
Soldiers placing flags at Arlington National Cemetery video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHhIkWlHw60
Memorial Day Vocabulary List and Word Puzzles https://myvocabulary.com/word-game-puzzles/memorial-day-may-30th-vocabulary/
Free Printable Patriotic Writing Paper https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:patriotic%20writing%20paper/Price-Range/Free
Memorial Day Math Lesson https://www.yummymath.com/2018/memorial-day-2018/
Poppy Classification http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/wasicek_lind/Classification.htm
Poppy Description, Uses, Symbolism, Photo Gallery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy
Timeline of American Wars http://www.roswellmemorialday.com/history/timeline-of-americas-wars/
My friend Dawn has some awesome ideas for “War” studies on her Journey Through History list! https://schoolinswag.wordpress.com/our-journey-through-history/
betty jo
Special Days in May, 2018
Special Days in February, 2018
Special Days Archive
A friend asked if I could put the links for a year’s worth of Special Days in one post so she wouldn’t have to search each time she worked ahead on her lesson plans. That’s a good idea! So …
These are the direct links to the most recent Special Days and Resource lists for each month. (Note – The 26th of each month is usually when the updates are finished for the next month.)
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