Lexiball holidaysandcelebrations

Holidays and Celebrations

By: Lexi Ball

About the Author

My name is Lexi Ball and I am an undergraduate studying at Indiana University to earn a degree in elementary education with a license addition in middle school mathematics. Teaching is something I have always wanted to do because making a dif-ference is what educating is all about. It warms my heart to know that I have helped the students mature and grow, not only from an educational standpoint, but to also set the founda-tion for them to mature into good people. I hope you all enjoy this book and find it helpful to better understand important events and holidays.

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User GuideFor this book, read through the pages and when a video or picture occurs, double click on it to learn more! When a quiz appears, an-swer the question. Once a green check mark appears, that means you have the correct answer and you can continue reading. Read carefully and completely!! Use the side arrow keys on the keyboard to go from one page to another. Once finished with the book, there will be a review section to make sure you fully understand the holi-days and celebrations.

At the end of this book, the students should be able to understand national celebrations and holidays and be able to know what months have federally marked holidays. This book is aimed for first graders to learn more about holidays and celebrations month by month. Standard:1.1.5 Identify people and events observed in national celebrations and holidays. Example: Celebrations and holidays, such as Thanks-giving ; Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents’ Day; Inde-pendence Day; Arbor Day; and Veterans’ Day

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Instructional Goals

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January

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This video shows the im-portance of this holiday and gives information about his life.

January is the first month of the year and has two national holidays in it! New Year’s Day is the celebration of the beginning of the new year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life and accomplishments of what he did. Martin Luther King Jr. Day occurs the third Monday of January.

February

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Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day are the holidays that occur in February. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and appreciation. Presidents’ Day is a holiday to celebrate the lives of all the presidents. Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday in February.

March

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March is the third month of the year. There is one national holiday which is St. Patrick’s Day!

Background

The date

Interactive 4.1 St. Patrick’s Day

April

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Interactive 5.1 Arbor Day

Click on this clip of Charlie Brown talking about Arbor Day.

Arbor Day and Easter Sunday occur in April! Easter Sunday is a religious holiday, while Arbor Day is a celebration of trees and plants. Arbor day is also the last Friday in April.

Let’s Review!

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Review 5.1

Check Answer

What day does St. Patrick’s Day ALWAYS fall on?

A. March 20

B. March 10

C. March 13

D. March 17

May

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Memorial Day is a day to remem-ber the men and women who lost their lives for the freedom of this country.

Movie 6.1 Memorial Day

May has two holiday in it! Mother’s Day and Memorial Day both fall in the month of May. Memorial Day occurs on the last Monday in May, while Mother’s Day is on the second Sunday.

June

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Father’s Day occurs in June. Father’s Day is a celebration of all the fathers and father-like figures. It is a thank you for all they have done!

July

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Independence Day is more commonly known as the 4th of July!

Movie 8.1 Fireworks

July only has one holiday in it and it is called Independence Day! Independence Day is a celebration of America earning its freedom and becoming its own separate country.

August

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Uh oh! Looks like August is the only month without a national holiday or celebration in it! On the bright side, school starts at the end of this month!

More Review!

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Review 9.1

Check Answer

What is the only month without any national holidays?

A. May

B. August

C. July

D. April

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September

Interactive 10.1 Labor Day

Here is a video explaining more about Labor Day!

In September, there is only one holiday to celebrate, Labor Day! Labor Day occurs on the first Monday in September. All schools have a recess day for this holi-day!

October

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October has two national holidays in it. The first is Christopher Columbus Day which is a holiday to remember the man who discovered America. Halloween is a fun holiday were people dress up in cos-tumes and go Trick-or-Treating!

November

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Interactive 12.1 Veterans’ Day

Here is a video that explains more about Veterans’ Day.

November has Veterans’ Day and Thanksgiving in it. Veterans’ Day falls on November 11th and Thanksgiving occurs on the fourth Thursday of November.

December

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Christmas is a time that spend with your family.

Movie 13.1 ChristmasDecember is the last month of the year. It has two holidays in it! Christmas is a Christian holiday that occurs on the 25th of December. New Year’s Eve falls on December 31st and marks the last day of the year!

Total Review!

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*New Year’s Day-January 1st*Martin Luther King Jr. Day-3rd Monday in January*Valentine’s Day-February 14th*Presidents’ Day-3rd Monday in February *St. Patrick’s Day-March 17th*Easter- Falls between March 22 to April 25*Arbor Day-Last Friday in April*Mother’s Day-2nd Sunday in May*Memorial Day-Last Monday in May*Father’s Day-3rd Sunday in June*Independence Day-July 4th*Labor Day-1st Monday of September*Christopher Columbus Day-2nd Monday in October*Halloween-October 31st*Veterans’ Day-November 11th*Thanksgiving-4th Thursday in November*Christmas-December 25th*New Year’s Eve-December 31st

References

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Holiday Information:http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/National_Symbols/American_Hollidays.html

http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day

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Arbor Day

*Last Friday in April

*Honors trees and plants

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Christmas

*December 25th

*A Christian holiday



Christopher Columbus Day

*2nd Monday in October

*Celebrates Christopher Columbus’ life and what he

accomplished



Easter

*Falls between March 22 and April 25 on a Sunday

*Religious holiday



Father's Day

*3rd Sunday in June

*Celebration of fathers, grandfathers, and fatherly figures and to thank them for everything



Halloween

*October 31st

*Fun holiday where people dress up in costumes and go Trick-or-Treating



Independence Day

*July 4th

*A celebration of our nations freedom



Labor Day

*1st Monday of September

*A recess day for all school

*A tribute to all working citizens



Martin Luther King Jr. Day

*3rd Monday in January

*A celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and his life



Memorial Day

*Last Monday in May

*A day to remember the men and women who lost their lives fighting for the freedom of this country



Mother's Day

*2nd Sunday in May

*Celebration of mothers, grandmothers, and motherly

figures



New Year's Day

*January 1st

*Celebrate new beginnings



New Year's Eve

*December 31st

*There are often parties to celebrate what the past year brought and to what the new year will bring



President's Day

*3rd Monday in February

*Celebrates all presidents and what they have done for our country



St. Patrick's Day

*March 17th

*International holiday for Irish culture



Thanksgiving

*4th Thursday in November

*A day to give thanks and be with your family



Valentine's Day

*February 14th

*Celebration of love and appreciation



Veterans’ Day

*November 11th

*A day to celebrate all the men and women who have served our country in the military



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