To be honest I looked forward to holiday celebrations as a chance to get cookies and get a break from class monotony work, when they was in school. I’m quite sure I and in addition as a homeschooler now realize that I could homeschool holidays to refine our study of culture and history. In our home, we use holidays to explore fiction and nonfiction watch holiday specials, documentaries and books, and work on fun projects. There are and similar ideas for homeschooling holidays. Study newest Year’s celebrations around the world. Think for a moment. Study art, time, party planning and calendars. Newest Year’s Day, January 1 -Reevaluate the past year and set goals for NY. Make party decorations and throw modern Year’s Eve party. 3rd Monday in January -Commemorates Martin birth Luther King Jr since King Jr.’s Birthday. Basically, study and recite MLK’s speeches or watch them over the internet. Merely keep reading. Study nonviolent history protest and Civil Right’s Movement. You should get this seriously. Study weather, weather forecasting, superstitions and wives’ tales.
Groundhog Day, February 2 -If the groundhog sees his shadow on this day, there could be 6 more weeks of poor weather. Spring will quickly arrive, So in case sky has always been overcast and groundhog does not see his shadow. Study Cupid, love Roman god, and similar Greek mythological figures. You see, valentine’s Day, February 14 -get cheer to those in a nursing home or VA hospital. For example, president’s Day, 3rd Monday in February -Commemorates George Washington’s birthday and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. You should get this seriously. Study lives and contributions of both presidents, and memorize some amount of their famous quotations and speeches. Leap Year, February 29 -Study calendars throughout history, time or Earth’s rotation. You see, saint Patrick’s Day, March 17 -Study Ireland and Saint Patrick, Ireland patron saint., no doubt, later, Easter and Late March April -Celebrates Christ’s resurrection.
Study about the history and meanings of conservative Easter symbols. Study Christianity and compare it to another big religions. Develop communal speaking skills by giving a stand up comedy performance. April Fool’s Day, April 1 -study joke books and funny stories. You see, write jokes and comic strips. In any case, study queens, famous women throughout history, and women’s suffrage movement. Mother’s Day, 2nd Sunday in May -Honor women in the family. Surely, memorial Day, Last Monday in May -This day honors those who died in war. Study about different weeks of trying to remember deathlike, similar to Lanterns Festival in Japan and Dia de la Muerte in Mexico. Then once again, civil War and Decoration day. Practice about our country, kings, famous heroes or’s founding fathers. Now look. Father’s Day, 3rd Sunday in June -Honor men in our family. Study the American Revolution and the United States flag.
Independence Day, July 4 -Commemorates the Declaration signing of independence. Sing patriotic songs and study about our civil symbols. Labor Day, 1st Monday in September -This day honors working people. Practice more about the Industrial workplace safety, child labor laws, Revolution or labor unions. I’m sure you heard about this. Grandparent’s Day, 1st Sunday after Labor Day -Make cards or gifts for grandparents. Furthermore, study family history. Study about famous explorers, sea or even oceans travel. Columbus Day, October 12 -Commemorates day Christopher Columbus reached America. Halloween, October 31 -Make your favourite study sewing and drama, costumes or. It is a big time to study about nocturnal animals. That’s right! Veteran’s Day, November 11 -Commemorates World end War Visit a VA center or army cemetery.