Links to topics by month sites
(Includes holidays(traditional and non-traditional))
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SeasonalThemes.htm
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/index.shtml
http://www.theholidayzone.com/
These are great links to lesson plans by month!!!!!!
January Sites
February Sites
Groundhog Day - sponsored by Punxsatawney Chamber of Commerce |
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Don't forget Presidents' Day - click here for quizzes, and information provided by Family Education.com. |
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March Sites
Yahooligans!: St. Patrick's Day - a list of sites on origins, projects, and games |
Mostly Mardi Gras - learn about traditions and history |
March is Women's History Month - lots of information |
April Sites
Ukrainian Easter Eggs - Basics of making Pysanky |
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National Arbor Day Foundation - includes curriculum kits, identify trees, etc. |
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Earth DayTheme Unit - by EdHelper.com | Earth Day lessons by Education World | ||
EarthDayNetwork |
May Sites
Cinco de Mayo - the largest Mexican celebration in the US |
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Cinco de Mayo - Lots of links |
Check out September sites for more Hispanic-related links |
June Sites
Flag Day - Flag Day is June 14th |
July Sites
Independence Day - the 4th of July - includes links to American historic documents |
August Sites
August is National Inventor's Month - site created by About.com | Museum of Ancient Inventions - includes inventions from 7000 B.C.E. to 1700 | |
September Sites
The History of Labor Day - by the US Dept. of Labor |
National Grandparents Day - history, contest and activities |
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Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15 thru 10/15 | The People and History of Mexico | Patriot Day |
Latino Virtual Gallery - from the Smithsonian |
October Sites
Columbus Day - lots of information and links |
Sparky the Dog - in conjuction with Fire Prevention Month |
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Halloween - includes word search |
November Sites
An American Thanksgiving - for kids and family |
Guy Fawkes Day - celebrated on November 5th - an English holiday |
November is National American Heritage Month
Native Way Cookbook - recipes are indexed by dish, contemporary, traditional, tribe or nation |
Maya Adventure - a great interactive site |
Veteran's Day - lessons, activites, crafts |
Plimoth Plantation - You are the historian - Investigate what happened at the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Other links on the site include: Thanksgiving virtual field trip, talk like a pilgrim, coloring activities, and much more! |
December
Kwanzaa | Hanukkah |
The Kid's Domain - Print & play Christmas theme (word searches, coloring, puzzles, mazes) | |
Santa's Secret Village | Claus.com |
North Pole | Santaland |
Miscellaneous holiday sites
Grandpa Tucker's Rhymes and Tales - not just for the holidays! -
United Nations CyberSchoolBus - a great site for specific global issue days (Human Rights Day, Peace Day, etc)
Wilstar Holiday Page - all major holidays
Mother's Holiday Calendar - list of links and resources for holidays