Instructional Video1:39
Makematic

Presidents’ Day

K - 5th
Learn about the origins of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring George Washington and all U.S. Presidents.
Instructional Video4:41
Wonderscape

The Evolution of President's Day

K - 5th
Presidents' Day originated as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, officially becoming a federal holiday in 1885. Over time, the holiday evolved to recognize Abraham Lincoln and other U.S. presidents, with the 1971 Uniform...
Instructional Video2:40
Curated Video

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Lights Up A Zoo!

3rd - Higher Ed
Everyone could use a few more smiles in their daily lives…and watching a funny video will often do the Trick... or Treat! OnlyGood TV celebrates Halloween with videos that highlight all the costumes, candies, and things that go bump in...
Instructional Video2:38
Curated Video

Rhode Island Zoo Glows with 1000's of Jack-O-Lanterns

3rd - Higher Ed
Everyone could use a few more smiles in their daily lives…and watching a funny video will often do the Trick... or Treat! OnlyGood TV celebrates Halloween with videos that highlight all the costumes, candies, and things that go bump in...
Instructional Video4:27
Reading Through History

What is Earth Day?

6th - 11th
This is a remake of our earlier Earth Day video. For teaching materials to cover the world's holidays, click here: http://amzn.to/2fRp5K3 *** Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Instagram:...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

038 Tamales - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
Tamales originated in Meso-America. In times of war, masa, a corn-based dough was an easily portable food for the Mayan, Inca and Aztecs. The Tamale was served to the Spanish during the Inquisition, and eventually brought to what is now...
Instructional Video1:53
Makematic

Memorial Day

K - 5th
Every year on Memorial Day the country honors those who died while serving in the military. In this video, learn about how Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
Instructional Video3:03
HISTORY Channel

History of Labor Day

6th - 12th
Labor Day, its parades and picnics, has become a marker for the end of summer vacation. Introduce kids to the key people and events involved in the creation of this national holiday with a video that provides a brief overview of the...
Instructional Video
Other

Youtube: Holidays for Kids: Veteran's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day

3rd - 8th
Video and photographs taken from Washington, D.C. to show why Veteran's Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day are important with suggestions of ways to celebrate each of the holidays. [7:20]
Instructional Video
Other

You Tube: History Channel: History of the Holidays Labor Day

9th - 10th
While you take your three day weekend, remember those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off. [3:13]