Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments

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	April 1 April Fool's Day April Fool's Day Enjoy a laugh-out-loud read for April Fool's Day!	2 National Poetry Month National Poetry Month Find inspiration for limericks, haikus, and other poetic forms with the Poetry Idea Engine.	3 Happy Birthday, Washington Irving! Happy Birthday, Washington Irving! Celebrate this author's birthday by learning about his work.	4 Happy Birthday, Maya Angelou! Happy Birthday, Maya Angelou! Learn more about Maya Angelou.	5 Pony Express Anniversary Pony Express Anniversary Take a trip with the Pony Express, which galloped off this week in 1860.	6

7	8 Draw a Picture of a Bird Day Draw a Picture of a Bird Day Observe nature with this outdoor classroom activity.	9 Civil War Ended (1865) Civil War Ended (1865) Learn about the Civil War era in America.	10 Encourage a Young Writer Day Encourage a Young Writer Day A range of activities to develop students' writing skills.	11 Civil Rights Act Signed (1968) Civil Rights Act Signed (1968) Investigate the Civil Rights Movement.	12 Civil War Began (1861) Civil War Began (1861) Learn more about the Civil War.	13

14	15 Jackie Robinson Day Jackie Robinson Day Read about the nine values behind Jackie Robinson's success.	16 National Library Workers Day National Library Workers Day Check out a good book to celebrate.	17 Ellis Island Family History Day Ellis Island Family History Day Learn about the history of immigration in the United States.	18 Paul Revere Makes His Famous Ride (1775) Paul Revere Makes His Famous Ride (1775) Discover how the American Revolution began.	19 Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775) Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775) Read about the first battles of the Revolutionary War.	20

21	22 Earth Day Earth Day Send a tree-free eCard this Earth Day.	23 1st Movie Theatre Opened (1896) 1st Movie Theatre Opened (1896) Explore different ways to create and present a story.	24 National Scavenger Hunt Day National Scavenger Hunt Day Have your class host a scavenger hunt on National Scavenger Hunt Day!	25 Hubble Telescope Deployed (1990) Hubble Telescope Deployed (1990) Find out what we've learned from the amazing Hubble Telescope.	26 Happy Birthday, John James Audubon! Happy Birthday, John James Audubon! Learn about the habits and characteristics of birds in honor of the most famous ornithologist.	27

28	29 Poem in Your Pocket Day Poem in Your Pocket Day Check out these fun, ready-to-print poetry activities to bring words to life.	30 George Washington Took Office (1789) George Washington Took Office (1789) Have your students answer questions as they take on the role of president.

April 2013