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December 11 - Hanukkah
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December 11th is the beginning of Hanukkah. Students write why they think it is important to have the right to choose the holiday they celebrate and if they would be happy if forced...
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December 13 - National Cocoa Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December 13th is 'National Cocoa Day.' Students write which they would like to read while drinking hot cocoa.
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October 6, 1889 - 1st Motion Picture
In this writing prompt activity, learners learn that October 6, 1889 was the day Thomas Edison showed the first motion picture using a Kinetoscope. Students write about whether they think the invention was the most important invention...
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October 3, 1906 - SOS Morse Code
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that October 3, 1906 was designated as the international distress code. Students create their own type of code system that helps them create secret messages.
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October 4, 1957 - Sputnik I
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 4, 1957 Sputnik I, the first space vehicle, was launched. Students write about traveling in space and what they would like to explore. If students don't want to space...
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June 20 - First Day of Summer
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that June 20th is the first day of summer. Students write what their favorite summer activity is.
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September 9, 1963 - Ming Ming
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that on September 9, 1963, the first giant panda was born in captivity at the Beijing Zoo. Students write about the advantages or disadvantages to animals who are born in captivity.
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April 10 - National Sibling Day
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that April 10th is 'National Sibling Day.' Students write about the activities they enjoy with their siblings. If students don't have sibling they write whether they would or would not...
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April 20 - National Humor Month
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that April is "National Humor Month." Students write several jokes and their share their favorite with the class.
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December 20 - Games Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn December 20th is "Games Day." Kids think of two of their favorite games and how they could combine the games to make a new one. Students write what they would call the new game, the rules...
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Use a Calendar English Learners 16.6
In this calendar instructional activity, students analyze a same calendar page. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the calendar. This page reinforces the difference in: date, week, month, year.
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A Month of Summer: Enrichment 16.6
For this calendar math worksheet, students use the information on a sample calendar page to answer five questions. Students find the specific dates or days to solve the problems.
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Use a Calendar
In this calendar worksheet, learners use a sample calendar to answer 9 questions. Students name months and days before and after specific dates given.
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Iditarod: March 7th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that March 7th is the start of the Iditarod race in Alaska. Students use classroom resources to learn five facts about the race and then summarize the information.
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National Do Nothing Day: January 16
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 16th as 'National Do Nothing Day.' Students then answer the following prompt: 'If you could invent your own day, what would it be called? What would you want people to do...
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Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 17th as "Random Acts of Kindness Day." Students then make a list of 5-10 acts of kindness they can perform over the next week or month for other people.
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Pancakes: March 25
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date March 25 as the day pancakes were first made. Students then answer the prompt: 'Many would consider pancakes to be their favorite breakfast food. Would you? What is your favorite...
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The Boy Scouts: February 8, 1910
In this writing prompts worksheet, students learn the date February 8, 1910 as the day the Boy Scouts organization was founded. Students then write about the clubs or organizations they belong to and some of the things they learned in...
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Calendar: Practice
In this calendar learning exercise, students use calendars referenced in a text to answer questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Calendar: Homework
In this calendar worksheet, students use calendars referenced in a text to answer questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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My Week Ahead Chart
In this upcoming week chart template worksheet, students fill in the Monday through Sunday blanks with morning, afternoon, evening, and bedtime events.
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Worksheet 8- Days and Months
In this days and months worksheet, students read 10 sentences and fill in the blanks with the names of either the days of the week or months of the year.
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Time Booster (pg.3)
In this calendar and times learning exercise, students look at a calendar for the month of June in order to answer 3 short answer questions. Students look over a Math Rats running race chart with times on it in order to answer 2 short...
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Calendar Challenge
In this calendar worksheet, students complete a blank calendar with the month name and numbers. Students then answer 4 word problems about the calendar.