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Learning about peaches on August 27 for National Peach Day! Below you will discover information about the different types of peaches found today. Also, an activity plus a quiz. All can be downloaded as a PDF link found at the bottom. Enjoy in your classroom! The Many Types of Peaches Introduction Peaches are one of […]
Cal’s Report for National Dog Day Cal stood proudly at the front of the classroom, holding his neatly written report. “Today,” he began, “I want to share a story about dogs—because August 26 is National Dog Day!” He took a deep breath and smiled at his classmates. “National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by […]
🍌🍦 Cal’s Banana Split Surprise 🍦🍌 It was a hot August afternoon when Ms. Green announced, “Class, tomorrow is a very special day—National Banana Split Day!” The students perked up right away. Cal’s hand shot into the air.“Does that mean we get ice cream in class?” he asked hopefully. Ms. Green chuckled. “Not exactly. But […]
Cal walked into class one sunny August morning and spotted something unusual on Ms. Bloom’s desk. Two big, colorful posters were taped to the board. One read: “National Waffle Day!” The other said: “National Peach Pie Day!” “Wait a second,” Cal whispered to his friend Harper. “How can two delicious days happen at the same […]
Cal and the Day of the Nerds When Cal walked into class on August 23, he noticed something strange right away. Mrs. Maple was wearing big round glasses with tape on the side and a bowtie covered in math equations. “Good morning, class!” she said cheerfully. “Today is Find Your Inner Nerd Day! It’s a […]
It was a bright August morning when Cal and his classmates walked into their classroom. On the board, their teacher, Mrs. Maple, had written in big, sparkly letters: “Happy National Tooth Fairy Day – August 22!” The class gasped in delight. “Does that mean the real Tooth Fairy is coming here?” asked Mia, her eyes […]
Cal and the Spumoni Surprise It was a bright afternoon in Mrs. Carter’s classroom, and the students could tell something exciting was about to happen. On her desk sat a big, colorful box covered in ice packs. “Today,” Mrs. Carter began with a smile, “we’re going to learn about a special dessert called Spumoni! Does […]
In honor of National Bacon Lovers Day, how about a little humor? 1. Why did the pig sit in the sun?Because it wanted to be bacon! 2. What did the bacon say to the tomato?“Lettuce get together!” 3. Why did the piece of bacon break up with the egg?Because it couldn’t handle the scramble. 4. […]
Humans had to learn a lot about physics and master some Earthly forces to achieve flight. That’s why the classroom is celebrating National Aviation Day this week. Understanding the four forces of flight helped pioneers in aviation build machines that took them into the skies. Those four forces are: The shape of the plane, its wings especially, […]
Cal and the Potato Lesson – August 19, 2025 Cal walked into class and noticed something strange sitting on his teacher’s desk.It wasn’t a pile of books. It wasn’t a stack of papers.It was… a basket full of potatoes! “Why are there potatoes on your desk, Mrs. Green?” Cal asked, tilting his head. Mrs. Green […]