Oct 26 – Howl at the Moon Day
Howl at the Moon Day – We used this day to learn more about wolves and the important role they play in our ecosystem. We also learned why they can be thought of […]
Oct 27 – Black Cat Day
Black Cat Day – This day was designated by Cats Protection in the UK, to celebrate black cats and to encourage adoption of a black cat. Some cultures are superstitious […]
Oct 28 – Animation Day
Animation Day (International Animation Day was developed in 2002 by the International Film Association for the purpose of recognizing all forms of cinema and art, especially the rising art of […]
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Crafts: Thanksgiving Fortune Teller – This is lots of fun for kids and it helps them think about being grateful. It also helps work on a few spelling words! […]
November
Fun things to do in November: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (1 – Dia de los Muertos) Talk a fall walk and look for circles (2 – Look for Circles […]
Nov 1 – Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and acknowledged around the world in other cultures. […]
Nov 2 – Look for Circles Day
Look for Circles day is a bizarre holiday, but it can turn into a great art experience. Origin: Couldn’t find the creator or origin of this ‘holiday’! Ways to celebrate: “A […]
Nov 3 – Sandwich Day
John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, (13 November 1718 – 30 April 1792) was a British statesman who succeeded his grandfather, Edward Montagu, 3rd Earl of Sandwich, as the Earl […]
Nov 4 – King Tut Day
King Tut Day celebrates the date of the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s Tomb. Over 3,000 years ago, King Tutankhamen (Too-tahnk-ah-men) became the King of Egypt at the age of 9. […]
Nov 12 – Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day was created as “…. a celebration of who you are, where you’ve been, where you’re going, and who you will be thankful to when you […]
December
Fun things to do in December: Get / Put up a Christmas Tree – make it an adventure and chop down your own! Make yummy apple fritters (Dec. 2 – […]
Dec 2 – Fritters Day
A fritter is any kind of food coated in batter and deep fried. Make it a fun cooking day and make your favorite fritter – apple, banana, potato, corn, yam, […]
Dec 7 – Pearl Harbor Day
Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is now a United States Navy deep-water naval […]
Dec 12 – Poinsettia Day
These beautiful flowers are recognized as a symbol of Christmas. It is a day in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who died on December 12, 1851. Poinsett was the first […]
Dec 14 – Monkey Day
About this day… Monkey Day began in 2000 when an art student at Michigan State University jokingly decided it was Monkey Day and celebrated with other art students. It gained […]
Dec 15 – Bill of Rights Day
In the United States, the Bill of Rights is the name by which the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are known. They were introduced by James Madison […]
Dec 17 – Wright Brothers Day
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were two Americans who are generally credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained […]
Dec 18 – Flake Appreciation Day
Flake Appreciation Day is a day for appreciating the beauty of snowflakes! It is one of nature’s wonders how each snowflake is unique and has 6 arms or sides. Wikipedia […]
Dec 19 – Oatmeal Muffin Day
Not sure why today is Oatmeal Muffin Day, but it doesn’t matter, it gives us something to do today! We’ll of course make some homemade oatmeal muffins, perhaps giving some […]
Dec 20 – Sacagawea Day
Sacagawea, the daughter of a Shoshone chief, was born circa 1788 in Lemhi County, Idaho. At around age 12, she was captured by an enemy tribe and sold to a […]
Dec 21 – Winter Solstice
“The Winter Solstice is unique among days of the year — the time of the longest night and the shortest day. The dark triumphs but only briefly. For the Solstice […]
April 25 – Golf Day
National Golf Day was created to celebrate the game’s $70 billion economy and $4 billion charitable impact. Enjoy this day by taking your kids to a real golf course to play […]
Aug 23 – Ride the Wind Day
Ride the Wind Day is a day to enjoy the breeze! Summer is nearly over…so take this opportunity to go outside and immerse yourself in fresh air. Here are some great ways to enjoy Ride […]
Oct 31 – Halloween
Happy Halloween! This day is usually busy with getting costumes ready for trick-or-treating. But, if you haven’t already, get your pumpkins carved, roast up some pumpkin seeds, and set […]
SOTW 2 – Ch. 16 – England After the Conquest
This chapter encompasses 3 sections: The English Language – a melting pot of many languages! Serfs and Noblemen – describes the system of feudalism where people serve others in exchange for […]