Celebrate with National Day Calendar®
National Anti-Boredom Month kicks off the month of July and inspires this week’s boring classroom. We mean, it kicks off the subject of boredom in the middle of summer. With long days and more daylight hours, no school or fewer classroom hours, boredom tends to sneak up on us. Some of us are better at combatting […]
July is National Picnic Month, so the Classroom is looking forward to all sorts of ways to enjoy the outdoors with a picnic. Besides the food is all the fun games we can play outdoors. We can also spend time with family, read a book and learn things from nature. We continue our Celebration Challenge project, […]
Ahhh – Strawberry Sundaes. Who can resist this simple treat especially after a hard day of studying in the classroom. Or a fun one. Either way, the reward is just as sweet. That’s why National Strawberry Sundae Day reminds us to celebrate the simple things. And strawberry sundaes are truly simple treats that pack a satisfying punch! […]
National Weed Your Garden Day, observed on June 13, is a perfect opportunity to teach kids about gardening, responsibility, and the importance of maintaining healthy plants. Here’s a full classroom lesson plan centered on planting and weeding a garden with interactive and educational elements. Here is an ideal Lesson Plan to use or build from: 🌿 […]
National Loving Day, observed on June 12th, commemorates the anniversary of the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which unanimously struck down state bans on interracial marriage as unconstitutional. This day is a powerful opportunity for classroom lessons on civil rights, equality, and the importance of love and acceptance. Here are some […]
Once upon a time, in the middle of a sunny cornfield, a cheerful corn cob named Cory wiggled happily on his stalk. He dreamed of the big day when he’d be picked and become something special. “I hope I’m turned into popcorn!” Cory said one day.“No way,” giggled Sunny the Sunflower next door. “You’d make […]
It was a sweet-smelling morning at Maple Grove Elementary, and Room 203 buzzed with excitement. Ms. Penny had taped a big sign on the board that read: 🎉 Happy National Frosted Cookie Day! 🎉 “Today,” she announced, “we’re not just learning math and reading—we’re becoming cookie artists!” The class erupted in cheers. Their desks had […]
🍓 Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Perfectly sweet & tart – just like summer should taste! Ready to celebrate National Rhubarb Pie Day too! YIELDS: 1 pie (8 slices)PREP TIME: 30 minutesBAKE TIME: 50–60 minutesCOOL TIME: 2–3 hours 🧺 INGREDIENTS For the Filling: For the Crust: To Finish: 👩🍳 DIRECTIONS 1. Make the Dough:In a bowl, […]
A National Doughnut Day Story In the town of Sprinkleton, there lived a cheerful doughnut named Donnie. He wasn’t just any doughnut—Donnie was curious. One morning, while resting on the bakery shelf beside a powdered sugar friend named Patty, Donnie asked, “Do you ever wonder how we got here?” Patty giggled. “You don’t remember? Let […]
Once upon a fry in the town of Condiment Cove, there lived two nearly identical—but not quite—saucy contenders: Ketchup and Catsup. Ketchup was cool, confident, and always wore a bright red label. He was the life of every cookout, the squeeze behind every burger, and he knew it. Smooth, tangy, and a favorite of foodies […]