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This practical day-by-day calendar is a goldmine for planning exciting activities and classroom units based on national and international holidays, multicultural and historic events, famous firsts, inventions, birthdays of important individuals (including authors), and more. The entries are annotated and include contact information and Web site addresses to facilitate further research and learning. In addition, three suggested learning activities are provided for each day of the year.
Designed for any year, this one-stop resource can be used over and over again as a ready-reference, daily activity guide, rainy-day resource, or idea generator for bulletin boards. Teachers, librarians, and parents can use the calendar entries and activity suggestions as a springboard to spark interest in a particular topic or event, enhance learning and awareness, or introduce students to a new unit of study. Invaluable to school and public libraries!
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Strategies for Using This Book
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Diana F. Marks, M. Ed., is the author of seven books. She taught for over 36 years in suburban/rural school districts. She has served as a consultant for a variety of entities, including the School District of Philadelphia, USA. She has contributed to numerous journals and to the University of Wisconsin's video series
Teaching for Thinking: Creativity in the Classroom. Marks is the owner of celebrateandlearn.com. She continues to aid children through mentorship, research, and innovation.