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Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
Other
Native American Heritage Month (November)
Learn about the special events that take place during this celebration of Native American culture.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: America on Stone
Features an extensive collection of lithographs that portrays everyday life in the 19th century and attitudes about race and ethnicity. These prints play a major role in helping us understand America's past. Subjects covered include...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: List of Days
Kids learn about holidays throughout the year and world. Different days to observe important events and people.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Month of August: Birthdays, Historical Events and Holidays
August holidays, famous birthdays, history, and fun facts can be found on this site.Students will learn the birthstone, flower, symbols for this month.
Teachnology
Teachnology: August Teacher Resource Guide
Utilize this excellent list of resources focused on August and the holidays, themes and events it encompasses to enhance classroom learning.
A&E Television
History.com: Kwanza
The History Channel provides basic information on the African American non-religious holiday of Kwanza. Celebrated for seven days, descriptions are given of the seven principles and the seven basic symbols.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Cinco De Mayo
Kids learn about Cinco de Mayo. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the heritage of Mexican Americans.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Kwanzaa
Kids learn about Kwanzaa. The history and facts about this holiday which celebrates African American heritage.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Child Health Day
Kids learn about Child Health Day. The history and facts about this holiday and the importance of healthy children.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: National Freedom Day
Kids learn about National Freedom Day. This site discusses the history and facts about this holiday which commemorates the 13th amendment.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Parent's Day
Kids learn about Parent's day history and facts about this holiday that celebrates parenting, mothers, and fathers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: National Teacher Day
Kids learn about National Teacher Day. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating our teachers.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
Other
Funology: Holiday Arts and Crafts
This resource has crafts and activities for holidays. Ideas are listed by holiday. Most can be done with common classroom and household supplies with little adult help.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
Other
American Antiquarian Society: Making Valentines: A Tradition in America
Online exhibition that showcases the history of the Valentine's Day card and features illustrations of a variety of Valentine traditions and designs over the years.
Other
American Antiquarian Society: Visions of Christmas
Online exhibition that presents the history and traditions of the Christmas holiday through the years. Here you can discover the origins of Santa, the Christmas tree, and the poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas".
abcteach
Abcteach: Kwanzaa
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site features a worksheet focused on the seven Kwanzaa principles.
abcteach
Abcteach: Thanksgiving
[Free Registration/Login Required] At this site, you can find some useful and fun children's activities to use in developing a unit around Thanksgiving.
Other
Christmas Customs
Brief outlines of customs and food traditionally found at Christmas in the U.S., U.K., the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and France, as well as others. Common legends, games, and history of the holidays give ample...
Other
Mother Nature Network: Earth Day: An Animated Tribute
Animated review of environmental legislation and events, produced as a commemoration, in 2010, on the forty-year anniversary of the first Earth Day. Includes a timeline of events. [4:40]
Ducksters
Ducksters: Black History Month
Kids learn about Black History Month including its origins, famous African-American leaders, civil rights events, resources, and fun facts.
Other
Kwanzaa Information Center
Use this site to discover the history, symbols, celebrations, and language of Kwanzaa.
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