Category: January Classroom

  • CLASSROOM – Shelfie

    CLASSROOM – Shelfie

    National Library Shelfie Day in January is a perfect time to explore new and old books in the classroom. This week we celebrate Library Shelfies with a couple of fun projects to get the creativity flowing.

    HOW TO OBSERVE in the CLASSROOM – Shelfie

    Download and print this week’s projects about kindness and open up dialogue in your classroom about name-calling and kindness. You can also follow the suggestions below to help your students explore the days in their own way. It might surprise you what they discover! We’re often surprised by our own discoveries!

    Celebrate Every Day in the Classroom by:

    1. Asking a question about the day or observance and finding the answer.
    2. Exploring the subject further. Whether you read a book, interview an expert, watch a documentary, or run an experiment, there is always more to learn about the observance.
    3. Writing about the day or observance. You can write about what you learned or what the day means to you.
    4. Telling someone about the day. You might be sharing information that is helpful to someone. Or, you might brighten someone’s day.
    5. Solving a problem. Many observances discuss issues around the world that need fixing. How would you fix it?
    6. Being creative. Draw, paint, build, design, bake, create your idea of what the observance means.

    Of course, as always, sharing on social media isn’t required; learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

    16 Differences Shelfie Day PuzzleCan you find the 15 differences in the Picture Puzzle? If not, you can always try the Celebration Challenge each week. Don’t forget to break out your crayons for the Shelfie Coloring page, too. Have fun celebrating National Library Shelfie Day!

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  • CLASSROOM – Names

    CLASSROOM – Names

    What’s in a name? We all have a name we call ourselves. Many times, it’s the one we were given at birth. Sometimes, it’s a nickname. However, sometimes the names we call each other are mean and unkind. This week in the classroom, National No Name-Calling Week inspires us to talk about the names we use to describe ourselves and others. More specifically, the aim is to get to know each other better and to show a little kindness toward each other. Knowing someone better and finding a common interest helps us to connect. Then we have no reason to call each other names we wouldn’t call ourselves.

    HOW TO OBSERVE in the CLASSROOM – Names

    Download and print this week’s projects about kindness and open up dialogue in your classroom about name-calling and kindness. You can also follow the suggestions below to help your students explore the days in their own way. It might surprise you what they discover! We’re often surprised by our own discoveries!

    Celebrate Every Day in the Classroom by:

    1. Asking a question about the day or observance and finding the answer.
    2. Exploring the subject further. Whether you read a book, interview an expert, watch a documentary, or run an experiment, there is always more to learn about the observance.
    3. Writing about the day or observance. You can write about what you learned or what the day means to you.
    4. Telling someone about the day. You might be sharing information that is helpful to someone. Or, you might brighten someone’s day.
    5. Solving a problem. Many observances discuss issues around the world that need fixing. How would you fix it?
    6. Being creative. Draw, paint, build, design, bake, create your idea of what the observance means.

    Of course, as always, sharing on social media isn’t required; learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

    We’ve provided projects to cover every age group and help start conversations. We also include this week’s Celebration Challenge.

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  • CLASSROOM – Ducky

    CLASSROOM – Ducky

    Quack, quack! The Rubber Ducky is in the classroom this week with a couple of different projects. Rubber duckies are so fun that it’s almost impossible not to enjoy them. Celebrate the week with these colorful toys and share the fun!

    HOW TO OBSERVE in the CLASSROOM – Ducky

    Download and print this week’s projects for some fun with rubber duckies. You can also follow the suggestions below to help your students explore the days in their own way. It might surprise you what they discover! We’re often surprised by our own discoveries!

    Celebrate Every Day in the Classroom by:

    1. Asking a question about the day or observance and finding the answer.
    2. Exploring the subject further. Whether you read a book, interview an expert, watch a documentary, or run an experiment, there is always more to learn about the observance.
    3. Writing about the day or observance. You can write about what you learned or what the day means to you.
    4. Telling someone about the day. You might be sharing information that is helpful to someone. Or, you might brighten someone’s day.
    5. Solving a problem. Many observances discuss issues around the world that need fixing. How would you fix it?
    6. Being creative. Draw, paint, build, design, bake, create your idea of what the observance means.

    Of course, as always, sharing on social media isn’t required; learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

    Download and print this week’s projects all about duckies! We also include the handy Celebration Challenge to explore other days this week.

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  • CLASSROOM – Birds

    CLASSROOM – Birds

    The classroom goes to the birds this week as we celebrate National Bird Day! The day involves a variety of activities that not only help us learn about birds, their habitat, and how they impact our environment, but also help us to attract them to our neighborhoods and how to protect their habitats. This week, the classroom offers a couple of activities to help students learn more about birds, too.

    HOW TO OBSERVE in the CLASSROOM – Birds

    Download and print this week’s projects to discover more about birds. You can also follow the suggestions below to help your students explore the days in their own way. It might surprise you what they discover! We’re often surprised by our own discoveries!

    Celebrate Every Day in the Classroom by:

    1. Asking a question about the day or observance and finding the answer.
    2. Exploring the subject further. Whether you read a book, interview an expert, watch a documentary, or run an experiment, there is always more to learn about the observance.
    3. Writing about the day or observance. You can write about what you learned or what the day means to you.
    4. Telling someone about the day. You might be sharing information that is helpful to someone. Or, you might brighten someone’s day.
    5. Solving a problem. Many observances discuss issues around the world that need fixing. How would you fix it?
    6. Being creative. Draw, paint, build, design, bake, create your idea of what the observance means.

    Of course, as always, sharing on social media isn’t required; learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

    Create ways to attract birds to your neighborhood and spend time observing them.

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  • CLASSROOM – Opposite

    CLASSROOM – Opposite

    It’s National Opposite Day in the Classroom and to celebrate we’re going to play a game. Besides being fun, games teach us a bunch of things all at one time. That’s why we like games so much! So we created an Opposites Bingo game for you to play to celebrate the day.

    HOW TO OBSERVE CLASSROOM – Opposite

    Download and print this week’s project. You can also explore so many more opposites.

    Celebrate Every Day in the Classroom by:

    1. Asking a question about the day or observance and finding the answer.
    2. Exploring the subject further. Whether you read a book, interview an expert, watch a documentary, or run an experiment, there is always more to learn about the observance.
    3. Writing about the day or observance. You can write about what you learned or what the day means to you.
    4. Telling someone about the day. You might be sharing information that is helpful to someone. Or, you might brighten someone’s day.
    5. Solving a problem. Many observances discuss issues around the world that need fixing. How would you fix it?
    6. Being creative. Draw, paint, build, design, bake, create your idea of what the observance means.

    Of course, as always, sharing on social media isn’t required; learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

    This week, we add another bingo game to our growing collection. Just download and print the game. We also include a list of words to be called.

    Opposite Bingo Game

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  • CLASSROOM – Popcorn

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    CLASSROOM – Popcorn

    Popcorn is one of the easiest snacks to enjoy in the classroom. It’s nutritious, and it’s fairly easy to make, too. Popcorn is also fun to make. And National Popcorn Day is one of National Day Calendar’s favorite holidays. In fact, it was our FIRST holiday. So why it took us so long to feature it in the classroom is a curiosity.

    This week, we include science projects, craft projects, and a coloring page to help your students celebrate the day.

    HOW TO OBSERVE CLASSROOM – Popcorn

    Download and print this week’s projects. Explore the other popcorn links for experiments and science information.

    Celebrate Every Day in the Classroom by:

    1. Asking a question about the day or observance and finding the answer.
    2. Exploring the subject further. Whether you read a book, interview an expert, watch a documentary, or run an experiment, there is always more to learn about the observance.
    3. Writing about the day or observance. You can write about what you learned or what the day means to you.
    4. Telling someone about the day. You might be sharing information that is helpful to someone. Or, you might brighten someone’s day.
    5. Solving a problem. Many observances discuss issues around the world that need fixing. How would you fix it?
    6. Being creative. Draw, paint, build, design, bake, create your idea of what the observance means.

    Of course, as always, sharing on social media isn’t required; learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

    Enjoy celebrating popcorn by exploring these fun experiments and projects.

    • Popcorn craft page – Print out the popcorn bucket. Fill it up with your popcorn by gluing pieces of popcorn to the top. You can also use squares of crumpled white and yellow paper.
    • Popcorn coloring page – Download and print the popcorn coloring page. What movie do you think will be playing?
    • Brains Stuff – How Does Popcorn Work? – Learn how a little bit of moisture in the starches builds up steam inside a tiny kernel of popcorn when it’s heated.
    • Hoopla Kids – Dancing Popcorn – How do vinegar and baking soda make popcorn kernels dance?

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  • CLASSROOM – MILK

    CLASSROOM – MILK

    Milk is important in the classroom because it provides students with essential protein, vitamins, and minerals their growing bodies need. National Milk Day gives an opportunity to explore milk resources, production and history in the United States and the world.

    HOW TO OBSERVE CLASSROOM – Milk

    Download and print this week’s project. Explore the other milk links for experiments, history, and nutrition information.

    Celebrate Every Day in the Classroom by:

    1. Asking a question about the day or observance and finding the answer.
    2. Exploring the subject further. Whether you read a book, interview an expert, watch a documentary, or run an experiment, there is always more to learn about the observance.
    3. Writing about the day or observance. You can write about what you learned or what the day means to you.
    4. Telling someone about the day. You might be sharing information that is helpful to someone. Or, you might brighten someone’s day.
    5. Solving a problem. Many observances discuss issues around the world that need fixing. How would you fix it?
    6. Being creative. Draw, paint, build, design, bake, create your idea of what the observance means.

    Of course, as always, sharing on social media isn’t required; learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

    Milk comes in many forms. One of the most common sources comes from cows. However, we also drink milk from other animals and plant-based sources. National Milk Day is an excellent opportunity to explore where our milk comes from and why milk is good for us. We’ve provided a few resources to help get you started and a worksheet to download and print.

    Discover more about the science of milk. Visit education.com for a milk-focused experiment. Milk can also bring out the artist in you. Visit greencrafts.com for a craft project to get started.

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  • NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR CLASSROOM – WEEK 23 – January 27, 2019

    Welcome to Class - Week 23- 2018-2019

    NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR CLASSROOM – WEEK 23 -January 27, 2019

    The National Day Calendar Classroom slithers into Week 23 with National Puzzle Day and National Serpent Day. When it comes to classroom activities, puzzles challenge the mind, and National Puzzle Day is one of our favorites.  Snakes fascinate and startle us all at the same time.  Learning about them helps us to understand them better. 

    Don’t forget to visit the trivia page, or print out quizzes and keys, crossword puzzles and a word search to challenge the students!

    Sharing on social media isn’t required, learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    LESSON 1 – NATIONAL SERPENT DAY

    Divide the class into small workgroups. Using the topics below, the students select an area of study and develop a fact sheet based on the information they find. They will share their discoveries with the class either orally or visually.  Students should show include their resources. 

    • Snake senses
    • Snake habitats
    • Venomous snakes
    • Snakes and medicines
    • Snake prey
    • Snake skeletons
    • Snake myths
    • Herpetology
    • Snake reproduction

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  • NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR CLASSROOM – WEEK 22 – January 20, 2019

    NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR CLASSROOM – WEEK 22 – January 20

    We often rush through the day and realize we didn’t do one thing we set out to do. Our students, no matter their age, need to understand mindfulness and how to refocus. So do we. National Compliment Day is a simple way of creating a little focus.  We will also revisit National Shelfie Day and create a display that represents our classroom. 

    Don’t forget to visit the trivia page, or print out the crossword puzzles and a word search to challenge the students!

    Sharing on social media isn’t required, learning is. But if you do, please use #NDCClassroom to share on social media.

    LESSON 1 – National Compliment Day

    While giving a compliment shouldn’t be difficult, sometimes learning to deliver it can be. Helping children to understand everyone’s value is important. Have each student do the following:

    1. On a piece a paper, have each student write down or draw the best compliment they ever received.
    2. Have them describe how the compliment made them feel. 
    3. With that feeling in mind, challenge them to think of something positive about each of their classmates. 
    4. Then allow each student to stand and receive a compliment from another student in the room. 

     

    LESSON 2 – LIBRARY SHELFIE DAY
    • Assign each student to bring a book to class. 
    • Line up the books on a shelf.
    • Take a picture and post it to social media!

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  • NATIONAL DAY CLASSROOM – WEEK 21 – January 13, 2019

    Welcome to Class - Week 21- 2018-2019

    NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR CLASSROOM – WEEK 21 – January 13, 2019

    National Hat Day gives us lots of ways to have fun and learn in the classroom this week. Teachers and students don’t usually wear literal hats in the school. However, they do wear different hats when you consider the different roles they play in their school community. The lessons this week will demonstrate the many different skills and people it takes to keep your school running smoothly and successfully.

    We also have trivia, crossword puzzles and a word search to challenge the students!

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    LESSON 1 – NATIONAL HAT DAY

    Scraps of colored paper
    Old magazines
    Glue
    Scissors
    Various art supplies
    Hats

    • Have students make a list of people who play important roles in the functioning of the school.
    • Add to the list the roles the students play as well. 
    • For each roll on the list, have students decorate a hat.
    • See lesson 2 for more instructions.
    LESSON 2 – National Hat Day

    In this lesson, students have the opportunity to wear the hats of the people who play important roles in the life of the school. This includes the students themselves. They could easily wear the hat of the custodian, librarian, bus driver, coach, parent, advisor, student council member, athlete, band member, friend, mentor, actor, a new student, foreign exchange student, writer, chess club member or any other number of roles!

    Divide the students into small groups. Each group creates a short description of each hat. They should list the responsibilities that come with the hat and how it impacts the school community. 

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