Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments
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September 27 |
28 Confucius' birthday (551 BC)
Find research resources for this ancient belief system. |
29 Listen & Read
Try 15 nonfiction animal stories for Grades 1&2. |
30 Countdown to Open School Night Countdown to Open School Night
Guarantee a great back-to-school celebration. |
October 1 Happy Birthday, Jimmy Carter
Honor the 39th U.S. President, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, humanitarian, and author. |
2 Gandhi's Birthday
Practice real-world conflict resolution. |
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5 World Teacher Day
Find free printables and teacher tools. |
6  Crime Prevention MonthMeet a police officer. |
7 Fire Prevention Week
Practice your emergency escape plan. |
8 Happy Birthday, R.L. Stine
Check out an interview with this spooky story writer. |
9  Hispanic Heritage MonthWrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with activities and teaching ideas. |
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12  Columbus DayLearn more about the voyages of Christopher Columbus. |
13 Autumn Foliage
Explore the beauty of autumn with fall leaves curriculum connections. |
14 Winnie-the-Pooh Published (1926) Winnie-the-Pooh Published (1926)
Create a reading community in your classroom. |
15 Pumpkin Season
Get the most from your class pumpkin with squash-inspired learning activities. |
16  Dictionary DayMake a spelling scramble or a word search. |
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19  DiwaliCelebrate the Indian Festival of Lights. |
20 Louisiana Purchase
Write historical fiction journals from the time of Western Expansion. |
21 Apple Day
Explore how apple trees change with the season. |
22  Halloween's Around the CornerDiscover the history of Halloween traditions. |
23 Mole Day
Celebrate Amedeo Avogadro’s number with style. |
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26  Book Report SandwichGather all the ingredients you'll need to write a tasty book report. |
27 1st NY Subway (1904)
Make a literature connection with The Subway Mouse. |
28  Statue of Liberty DedicationShare immigrants stories in honor of the Statue of Liberty, dedicated in 1886. |
29  First Oscar NightWrite movie reviews on the anniversary of the first Oscar Night in 1929. |
30 President John Adams's Birthday  President John Adams's BirthdayTest your history know-how with a Presidential Web Hunt. |
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October 2009
