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History of National Pepper Pot Day The winter of 1777 was not just cold; it was a living entity that gnawed at the bones of the men stationed at Valley Forge. General George Washington looked out over his camp, seeing not a formidable army, but a collection of shivering souls. Supplies were nonexistent. The British […]
A Quick Guide for Educators Integrating “National Days” (like National Pi Day or World Kindness Day) into your school culture is more than just a fun break from the routine. When used intentionally, these days can boost student engagement, foster a sense of community, and provide unique “hooks” for complex curriculum topics. 1. Why Use […]
While the actual sap collection is a seasonal process that occurs in late winter/early spring (when temperatures are below freezing at night and above freezing during the day), here is an engaging lesson that covers the full process of making maple syrup. 🍁 How to Make Pure Maple Syrup: A Beginner’s Guide 1. Identify and […]
💡 App Development Classroom Lesson Plan With National App Day on December 11, here is a lesson and study on discovering App development for students. 1. Ideation and Design (The “What” and “Why”) This phase encourages creativity and problem-solving, which are crucial skills regardless of the final product. 2. Introduction to Development (The “How”) For […]
📚 Introduction to the Dewey Decimal System The Dewey Decimal System, created by Melvil Dewey in 1876, is the most widely used system for organizing nonfiction books in libraries worldwide. And, we celebrate on December 10th every year! It works by dividing all human knowledge into ten main classes, allowing books on the same subject […]
Below is a little information about Christmas Card Day on December 9th. The fun part about this craft lesson is that there is plenty of time for students to be creative in the coming days. One opportunity would be the Handprint Christmas Tree craft project. Educators will find full instructions and a downloadable PDF below. […]
National Mitten Tree Did you know that a simple children’s book helped launch a national tradition of secret, anonymous giving? December 6th is celebrated as Mitten Tree Day, an unofficial, heartwarming holiday dedicated to spreading warmth by collecting and donating mittens, hats, and scarves to those in need. While many national days celebrate food or fun, […]
This lesson is going to be fun! While our latest Time Travel video will not be live for the classroom until 12:00 AM on December 8, 2025 below are a few lesson plan ideas for your classroom. Including the PDF version for download right here. And, until the new video is published, below is an […]
🦁 Classroom Activities for Wildlife Conservation Day 1. Research & Awareness Projects 2. Hands-On & Creative Ideas 3. Engagement & Action Why is December 4th Wildlife Conservation Day? The day was established in 2012 by then U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to bring attention to the devastating impacts of illegal wildlife trafficking and poaching. […]
📚 The December Spark 🌟 The first week of December always brought a flurry of competing national days to Ms. Elena’s fourth-grade classroom. This particular Tuesday was no exception, as she tried to focus her energetic students. “Alright, everyone, settle down!” Ms. Elena said, tapping a marker on the whiteboard. Today was a very special […]