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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 […]
It was a bright August morning, and Ms. Willow’s classroom buzzed with energy. The words “World Never Give Up Day” were written in bold letters on the board. “Class,” Ms. Willow began, “today is a day to remind ourselves that no matter how hard something is, we keep going. We don’t give up—just like inventors, […]
Today we look closer at our feet in celebration of National I Love My Feet Day – Have Fun! Cal and the Case of the Ugly Feet It was the last day before summer break, and Mrs. Watson decided it was “Silly Show-and-Tell Day.”Instead of bringing objects, the students could share something unusual about themselves. […]
“Cal and the Leap into History” When Cal walked into Mr. Delaney’s classroom that Friday morning, he noticed something new on the whiteboard: “August 16 — National Airborne Day: Celebrating the U.S. Army Paratroopers” “Paratroopers?” Cal asked. “Like… soldiers who jump out of planes?” “Exactly,” Mr. Delaney said with a grin. “And today, we’re going […]
📖 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 […]