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International Cross-Cultural Day
Study a different country with the classtoday. Learn how to say
a few wordsin the countrys native language.
National Chicken MonthHave students bring inchicken recipes
fromhome. Make a copy ofeach recipe for each chi ld inthe class.
Then, have students makeKickin Chicken Recipe Books toshare with
their families.
Roald Dahls BirthdayThe author ofCharlie and the Chocolate
Factorywas born in 1916. WatchWillie Wonkaand the Chocolate
Factoryto celebrate.
National Kids DayAllow students toshare with the class something
theylove doing (singing, reading, writing,playing sports, etc.). If
possible, havethem perform for the class.
The firsttelephone answering machinewas introducedtoday in 1950.
Bringin a tape recorder or answeringmachine and have students write
andrecord creative messages.
Library Card Sign UpMonthPlan a class fieldtrip to the public
library.Before the trip, request library card
applications for the children to fill out.
Confucius BirthdayHe was born in551 B.C. Have students write
adviceon paper strips and glue them tobrown triangle fortune
cookies,then display on a bulletin board.
World Gratitude Day,Inc. wasestablishedin1965. Havestudents make
alist of all thethings for which
they are grateful.Then, have themillustrate one.
Good Neighbor DayA neighbor isntjust someone who lives next
door.Brainstorm definitions of neighbors.Then, have a class
discussion on waysto be a good neighbor.
Thefirst newspaperin America waspublishedin 1690. Have
studentscreate a class newspaper.
First Day of AutumnHave studentsdo crayon rubbings of
leaves.Compare and contrast the shapes,vein patterns, etc.
Italo Marchiony invented the firstice-cream conetoday in 1903.
Havestudents draw a picture of theirfavorite flavors and
toppings.
Native AmericanDayis the fourthFriday in September.Some
NativeAmericans usedtotem poles to recordsuperstition, life,
andlegends. Have studentscreate totem polesusing long cardboard
tubes.
The Mayflower left Englandfor the New Worldtoday in 1620.Have
studentsmake their own
Mayflowers out of milk cartons. Cutthe tops off milk cartons and
staplestraws to the sides. Decorate the boatsand make sails to
attach to the straws.
Tomie DePaolas BirthdayThis child-rens author, born in 1934,
wrote andillustrated Strega Nona,Pancakes forBreakfast, and other
books. Read oneof his books to the class.
Public Lands DayPlan topick up trash at a localpark with the
class.
Do It! Day (Fight Procrastination Day)Have the class participate
in a spring
cleaning or any other job that hasbeen put off for too
long.Birthday of the U.S. TreasuryProvide
students with circles or rectangular paperto design anoriginal
bill orcoin of theirchoice.
National Ethnic Foods MonthHave yourclass pick a country. Then,
celebrate thatcountry by having a party and enjoyingits native
foods.
Alikis BirthdayThis childrens author andillustrator was born in
1920. Read a bookwritten by Aliki. Have students draw apicture to
illustrate something that
happened in the story.
Anna Mary Grandma Moses BirthdayThis American primitive painter
was bornin 1860. Find pictures of her paintings andshare them with
the children.
Substitute TeacherAppreciation WeekisSeptember 5-11. Havethe
class make cards forsubstitute teachers.When the class has
asubstitute teacher for aday, send one to thesubstitute.
National School Success MonthMakea Schools Cool bulletin board.
Cut
apple shapes from constructionpaper. Have studentswrite two
reasons whythey like school on theapples. Post on abulletin
board.
National Honey
MonthSampledifferent kinds ofhoney (clover,orange blossom,and
sage).
Deaf Awareness Weekis the last week ofSeptember. Teachstudents
short phrasesor the alphabet insign language.
National Piano MonthBring in somemusic featuring this instrument
toshare with the class.
National Student DayPut eachstudents name in a hat. Have
eachstudent choose a name (if they picktheir own, have them draw
again).Then, ask each student to writesomething good about the
studentthey chose to share with the class.
National Literacy MonthBrainstorm a list of favoritebooks with
students. Put someof the books in a learningcenter. Allow students
to readthese books during free time,or read one to the class asa
reward for good behavior.
Save the Tiger MonthHavestudents save any tigers they find
inmagazines, newspapers, ads,storybooks, etc. Ask students to
bringthem in to post on a bulletin board.
National 5-A-Day Weekis September 12-18. Itis set aside to
encouragepeople to eat five or more servings offruits and
vegetables each day. Havestudents bring in different fruits
andvegetables to sample.
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