Women’s History Month traces its beginnings to the first International Women’s Day, held on March 8, 1911 in Copenhagen, spearheaded by Clara Zetkin, a German political leader. In 1981, responding to the growing popularity of the event in schools across …[Continue]
February Resources
Welcome to February! If you live in a snowy place, you are really ready for spring to come. But who knows when that will be? Some people claim that that knowledge lies with Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog behind Groundhog …[Continue]
January Resources
Welcome to January! A new year begins, so much promise! Here we go. The main holiday we celebrate in January is New Years’ Day (January 1, 2014). Where does our calendar come from? Help this girl get ready for a …[Continue]
November Resources
Welcome to November! It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over! Fall celebrations are taking over. Halloween is finished and on to the next! Many Mexican-Americans celebrate The Day of the Dead (November 1-2, 2013). What is the …[Continue]
October Resources
Welcome to October! Sunny days, cool nights, bobbing for apples, decorating for Halloween … an exciting time! Did you know that the world’s first space vehicle, the Russian satellite Sputnik, was launched on October 4, 1957? Learn About Sputnik Is …[Continue]
September Resources
Welcome to September! Fall is well and truly here, although the weather can still be quite warm in many places. September starts off with a bang, with Labor Day (September 2, 2013). In many places, school starts right after Labor …[Continue]
August Resources
Welcome to August! Summer went by so fast, and school looms again on the horizon. Enjoy every carefree day while you can! Here are some summery ideas and activities for those last precious days of freedom. If it is hot …[Continue]
July Resources
Welcome to July! Ah … long lazy days, BBQs, waving flags and confetti everywhere. What’s not to love? The most important holiday we celebrate in July is, of course, Independence Day (July 4, 2013). Here are a few activities to …[Continue]
