Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments
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December 29 |
30 Animals in Winter
Learn how different animals cope during the winter. |
31 Happy New Year's Eve!
Learn about New Year celebrations around the world. |
January 1 Ellis Island Opened (1892)
Take a tour through this historical landmark and discover the story behind it. |
2 Jack Hanna (1947), American Zookeeper Jack Hanna (1947), American Zookeeper
Watch an interview and learn more about zoology. |
3 Happy Birthday, Alma Flor Ada
Complete a folktale writer’s workshop with Alma Flor Ada. |
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6 Happy Birthday, Carl Sandburg! Happy Birthday, Carl Sandburg!
Celebrate this author's birthday by taking a look at his work. |
7 East Coast Blizzard of '96
Explore climate conditions on the anniversary of the East Coast Blizzard of 1996. |
8 National Show & Tell Day
Add a twist to Show & and Tell. |
9 Connecticut Statehood (1788)
Learn about all 50 U.S. States. |
10 First UN General Assembly (1946) First UN General Assembly (1946)
Fifty-one nations at first UN general assembly meeting (1946). |
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13 Richard Nixon's Birthday (1/9) Richard Nixon's Birthday (1/9)
Learn why the 37th president of the U.S. resigned from office. |
14 Teach With Award-Winning Books Teach With Award-Winning Books
Congratulations to all Newbery and Caldecott Award winners! |
15 Martin Luther King, Jr.â??s Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr.â??s Birthday
Learn about the legacy of this civil rights leader. |
16 Appreciate a Dragon Day
Celebrate with a great book! |
17 Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin!
Interview the famous American inventor. |
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20 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through pictures and speeches. |
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22 Exam Time
Test time is coming! Get tips on helping students prep for high-stakes exams. |
23 National Handwriting Day
Practice your handwriting skills! |
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27 Happy Birthday, Lewis Carroll
Explore the genre of fantasy to celebrate Lewis Carroll's birthday. |
28 National Kazoo Day
Lead a kazoo parade on National Kazoo Day! |
29 Happy Birthday, Rosemary Wells! Happy Birthday, Rosemary Wells!
Learn more about this author's work to celebrate her birthday. |
30 Happy Birthday Lloyd Alexander! Happy Birthday Lloyd Alexander!
Learn more about this author's work to celebrate his birthday. |
31 Jackie Robinson (1919), Baseball Player Jackie Robinson (1919), Baseball Player
Celebrate with some fun baseball math! |
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