If you enjoy unusual, forgotten, or bygone customs, here are two that traditionally marked the end of the Christmas break when it was time to face the “daily grind.” Often, these were “joke” holidays that mixed up the first days back to hard work with some playfulness thrown in. Jan...
Some were held in August.The ceremony is not annual.. But, I'm keeping June 20 as the official Flitch of Bacon Day since it was the traditional date for 103 years. So, you can celebrate on June 20 every year, or celebrate every four years on the date set up by the town of ...
The month of December originally consisted of 30 days. After January and February were added to the calendar (around 700BCE), December was shortened to 29 days. Then, two days were added to December in the subsequent Julian calendar, making it 31 days long. Learn about all twelve months’ ...
Check out July’s Month of Fun links from Education World. Enjoy July-themed interactive puzzles, learning games and crafts that will engage students while reinforcing important skills. August activities celebrate several special events such as National Inventors Month, National Back to School Month, ...
The first Sunday of August every year is celebrated around the world as Sisters’ Day. ©bigstockphoto.com/evren_photosThe unofficial holiday honors the strong bond that people share with their sister(s). Sometimes called National Sisters' Day in the United States, the holiday encourages people...
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8-8 (August 8) 9-9 (September 9) 10-10 (October 10) 11-11 (November 11) 12-12 (December 12) The sponsor describes it like this: "To celebrate when the number of the day is the same as the number of the month. It's an excuse to have a party at least once a month!" Now...
During our staff development days in August our focus was on WONDER. Janet found some amazing articles that inspired us and made us think differently about wonder and our engagement with children. The articles were so inspiring, we knew we wanted to be able to share them with others. We hop...
How to Celebrate?If you have young kids, take them on a fun outing to let them know you care about them. Give your kids a big hug in the morning and tell them how much you love them. Make them a special meal and let them eat treats reserved for special days. Don’t have kids?
Celebrate 100 days of school with a free 100th Day of School gumball machine template. Explore projects, games, and activities. Richard Blankman January 8, 2025 Read More Fun 3rd Grade Math Games & Activities for the Classroom Try these fun 3rd grade math games and activities in your classro...