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📖 Story: “Cal and the Leathercraft Mystery” It was a warm August morning when Cal walked into Mr. Delaney’s classroom and noticed something strange:On each desk sat a small square of brown leather, a hole punch, and a bundle of colorful cords. “Whoa,” said Cal, plopping into his seat. “Is this some kind of survival […]
Classroom Lesson Plan — Navajo Code Talkers Day Date Observed: August 14Grade Level: Upper Elementary–Middle School (Grades 3–6)Subject: U.S. History / Social StudiesLength: 45–60 minutes 1. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 2. Short Story: Cal Learns the Secret Code Cal slumped in his chair as Mr. Jenkins […]
Grade Level: Elementary (Grades 2–5)Theme: Responsible pet care, kindness, and fun facts about dogsLength: 45–60 minutes 1. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 2. Story: Cal’s Canine Classroom Cal sat at his desk, trying to focus on the math problem on the board. But all he could think […]
Discover more about each of those three National Days at the following links: National Days for August 12, 2025NATIONAL MIDDLE CHILD DAYNATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAYNATIONAL JULIENNE FRIES DAY Below is a fun mystery story with a full activity sheet for the classroom. Including a PDF download of the mystery story and classroom activities. Enjoy! The […]
Lots of opportunity to learn today! National Bargain Hunting Week Lesson Plan Second Week of August (August 11-17, 2025) Grade Level: 4th-8th Grade (adaptable)Duration: 50 minutesSubject Integration: Mathematics, Social Studies, Life Skills Download this lesson plan for your classroom here! Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Materials Needed […]
Links to those National DaysNATIONAL LAZY DAYNATIONAL SHAPEWEAR DAYNATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 DAYNATIONAL S’MORES DAYAGENT ORANGE AWARENESS DAYNATIONAL CONNECTICUT DAY Now, about S’mores, Cal likes them a lot! So do his classmates… Cal and the Great S’mores Day One sunny Friday afternoon, Cal and his classmates were buzzing with excitement. Miss Bloom had written a […]
For All The Fabulous Hard-Working TeachersIn celebration of National Book Lovers Day, we’ve compiled a categorized classroom book list by subject area, including grade suggestions for each title. This makes it easier to choose books to complement lesson plans in Literacy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), STEM, Social Studies, and Cross-Curricular Projects. 📖 LITERACY & LANGUAGE ARTS Reading comprehension, vocabulary development, […]
🎒Cal and the Zucchini Caper🎒by the Natioinal Day Calendar Team It was a warm August morning, and Cal could hardly sit still in his seat. “Today’s the day!” he whispered to his best friend, Harper. “Operation Zucchini is a GO.” Harper giggled behind her hand. “I brought three from our garden. They’re HUGE!” Mrs. Maple, […]
What Is a Lighthouse and Why Is It Important? Lighthouses have stood tall for centuries along coastlines, on islands, and near harbors—silent sentinels helping to guide ships safely through dangerous waters. While they may look like simple towers with a bright light at the top, lighthouses play a vital role in maritime navigation and safety. […]
Today is National Purple Heart Day, so let’s take a close look at the medal. Understanding the Purple Heart: A Medal of Honor and Sacrifice Have you ever heard of the Purple Heart? It’s not just a colorful name—it’s one of the oldest and most respected military awards in the United States. The Purple Heart […]