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- Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | May 5
Today is Cinco de Mayo.
Students choose to research a piece of art, music, dance, literature, or food that suitably represents Mexico and create a presentation for the class. - Classroom Resources | Grades K – 12 | Calendar Activity | April 12
Today is D.E.A.R. Day!
April 12 is known as D.E.A.R Day! D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read," a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | November 3
Today is Election Day.
Election Day is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. - Classroom Resources | Grades K – 12 | Calendar Activity | September 13
Today is National Grandparents Day.
National Grandparents Day, first proposed in 1970, was officially proclaimed in 1978. - Classroom Resources | Grades 1 – 12 | Calendar Activity | March 17
Today is St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by reading Irish folk tales and using the Story Cube tool to create a graphic organizer and see what characteristics are unique to Irish tales. - Classroom Resources | Grades K – 12 | Calendar Activity | September 21
Today is the International Day of Peace.
Students brainstorm a list of current conflicts and why people fight. Groups discuss and present possible solutions and create posters that promote their particular solution. - Classroom Resources | Grades 5 – 12 | Calendar Activity | November 21
Today is World Hello Day!
Students study a letter written by a famous author to determine purpose, and words and phrases that make the letter meaningful. They can use the Letter Generator to write their own letter promoting peace. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | March 21
Today is World Poetry Day.
Students read and respond to Billy Collins' poem "Introduction to Poetry." Students then write about a favorite poem and imagine the perfect way to read it. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | February 14
Valentine's Day is today!
Students find examples of figurative language and write an original example of each device, illustrate, and share them with the class. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | November 11
Veterans Day is celebrated in the United States today.
Students write biographical poems about a soldier.
