Oct 20
Every November, I like to take a little time with my students to pause and honor the sacrifices of veterans. Veterans Day is an important holiday, but it can also feel tricky to teach in elementary classrooms. The good news? There are lots of ways to connect Veterans Day to reading, writing, and critical thinking …
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Oct 13
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that sneaks up on teachers – just when you’ve finally found your groove in the school year, boom! You’re planning turkey crafts and writing prompts. If you’re looking for activities that are more than “color a cornucopia,” I’ve got you covered. These ideas mix literacy, critical thinking, and a …
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Oct 21
November 23rd is Fibonacci Day, which celebrates the Fibonacci sequence. This sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two before it, starting with 0 and 1. It goes like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34… The sequence can be observed in nature, such …
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Sep 15
As we approach Columbus Day, also recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it’s the perfect time to read the story of Christopher Columbus with your upper elementary students. This day, observed on the second Monday of October, not only commemorates Columbus’s discovery of the Americas but also offers an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of …
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Oct 16
Are you ready to bring history to life for your students? Do you want to uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt and its most famous ruler? Then join me in celebrating King Tut Day on November 4th! King Tut Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. This …
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Sep 18
Do you want to celebrate World Smile Day with your students and make them smile? World Smile Day is a special event on the first Friday in October. It was started by Harvey Ball, the famous yellow Smiley Face creator, to inspire people to smile and share happiness with others. On this day, you can …
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Aug 21
Elephant Appreciation Day is a special day to honor and celebrate these amazing animals. Observed on September 22nd each year, this day provides a chance for teachers of upper elementary students to engage their students in exciting and meaningful activities centered around elephants. Elephants are the largest land mammals and intelligent, social, and emotional creatures. …
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