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]
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]
June Resources
Welcome to June! School is out in many parts of the United States, and we can’t believe that the year is half gone already. Ben Franklin flew a kite on June 5, 1752. Here are Barbara’s favorite websites about that …[Continue]
May Resources
Welcome to May! In the Northern Hemisphere, spring is now firmly established, while the Southern Hemisphere enjoys the cooling off brought by autumn. Many European countries celebrate May 1 as May Day, a celebration of spring and also their traditional …[Continue]
April Resources
Welcome to April! If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, spring is really and truly around the corner. The days are getting longer, the air is milder. Nature is waking up, birds are singing. What a wonderful time of year! …[Continue]
