Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments
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December 1 Rosa Parks Day
A time to remember that everyone can fight prejudice! |
2  Artificial Heart AnniversaryMaintain a healthy heart with these lessons. |
3 Write to a Friend Month
Draft a letter. |
4 Still Time for Holiday Giving
There is still time for Classroom Care. Start reading! Start helping! |
5 Pearl Harbor Day
Remember Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7, 1941) "a date that will live in infamy" |
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8 Create a WWII Memory Book
Write and publish a person's oral history of World War II. |
9 Mary Leakey's Birthday
She was a key figure in the archeological discoveries of early humans. See what you can dig up. |
10 Human Rights Day
Learn about Eleanor Roosevelt's work for the Declaration of Human Rights. |
11 UNICEF Anniversary
Explore why helping others is a good thing. |
12 National Poinsettia Day
Make poinsettia placemats to celebrate. |
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15 Bill of Rights Anniversary
Learn about key events in the history of the Bill of Rights on its anniversary. |
16 Happy Winter!
Prepare for the cold with a book of winter words (PDF)! |
17 First Flight Anniversary
Get to know the Wright Brothers, who achieved powered flight today! |
18 This Day in History: Slavery Abolished  This Day in History: Slavery AbolishedSee how the Underground Railroad helped slaves to freedom until slavery was abolished in 1865. |
19  Happy Birthday Eve BuntingMeet author Eve Bunting on her birthday. |
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22 Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate with songs, games, and a study of Israel. |
23  Happy Birthday AviCelebrate Avi's birthday by learning more about the award-winning author. |
24  Silent NightSilent Night, a popular choice for caroling, was composed today in 1818. |
25 Merry Christmas!
Learn more about Christmas |
26 Happy Kwanzaa!
Learn more about Kwanzaa |
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29  Happy Birthday Molly BangRead about this environmentally aware author/illustrator. |
30 Happy Birthday Rudyard Kipling Happy Birthday Rudyard Kipling
Re-read the Jungle Book. |
31 Get Ready for the New Year
Start the New Year by helping your kids write goals and promises to themselves. |
January 1 Ellis Island Anniversary
Learn about the opening of Ellis Island for Immigration (1892). |
2 National Science Fiction Day
Enjoy a sci-fi story for National Science Fiction Day - Isaac Asimov?s birthday! |
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December 2008
