Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
February 1 |
2 Groundhog Day
Get ready to predict the weather better than Punxsutawney Phil this Groundhog Day. |
3 Children's Book Authors & Illustrators Children's Book Authors & Illustrators
Get to know a favorite during Children's Book Authors and Illustrators Week. |
4  Black History MonthLearn about students who broke the color barrier this Black History Month. |
5 David Wiesner's Birthday
Pick up a book by two-time Caldecott medalist David Wiesner on his birthday. |
6 Happy Birthday Babe Ruth
Celebrate Babe Ruth's birthday in a Babe and Me Literature Circle. |
7 |
8 |
9 Youth Leadership Month
Get inspired by teen leaders during Youth Leadership Month. |
10 Friendship Month
Share books about friendship and neighbors for Friendship Month. |
11 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Recognize kind efforts during Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 9-15. |
12 Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln  Happy Birthday Abraham LincolnCreate a timeline of Abraham Lincoln's life in honor of our 16th president's birthday |
13 Valentine's Day and Clifford's Birthday Valentine's Day and Clifford's Birthday
Celebrate Valentine's Day and Clifford's birthday with a big red lesson on kindness. |
14 |
15 |
16  Presidents' DayIt's Presidents Day! |
17  National PTA Founders DayOn National PTA Founders Day, brush up on parent communication strategies. |
18 Anniversary of Pluto's Discovery  Anniversary of Pluto's DiscoveryFind out how astronomers decided it wasn't a planet. |
19 Talk About Japanese Internment Talk About Japanese Internment
Talk about Japanese internment during WWII on the day it was authorized. |
20 Explore Space Travel with John Glenn Explore Space Travel with John Glenn
Explore the history of space travel to mark the day John Glenn first orbited the earth. |
21 |
22 |
23  American History MonthSolve a history mystery this American History Month. |
24 Children's Dental Health Month Children's Dental Health Month
Remember to take care of your teeth for Children's Dental Health Month and every day. |
25  Happy Birthday Cynthia VoigtHappy Birthday, Cynthia Voigt! |
26 Happy Birthday John Kellogg
Experiment with the science of cereal for inventor John Kellogg's birthday. |
27 International Polar Bear Day
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day with a book about the artic animals. |
28 |
March 1 |
2  Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss This mini-unit uses hands-on activities to introduce students to the comical world of Dr. Seuss |
3  Race Across Alaska!Join in the great sled race across Alaska ? the Iditarod! |
4  Music in Our Schools MonthCelebrate Music in Our Schools Month by exploring the language of music. |
5  Newspaper in Education WeekInvestigate, report, and write a news story during Newspaper in Education Week, 3-7. |
6 National Nutrition Month
Teach healthy eating during National Nutrition Month. |
7 |
February 2009
