The Emerald Isle

 

St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday celebrated all around the globe to honor the patron saint of Ireland. To celebrate this holiday, do as the Irish would do...  dance a jig, speak in your best Irish brogue and learn something new about The Emerald Isle.

Visit the websites below for information about Ireland or St. Patrick's Day. What is the most interesting fact you learned? Type it in the comment box to share with the class! Try to find a fact that none of your classmates have already written.

• People and Places: Ireland
• Hello Kids: St. Patrick's Day
• Education.com: The History of St. Patrick's Day

 

"May your thoughts be as glad as shamrocks,
May your heart be as light as song,
May each day bring you bright, happy hours,
That stay with you all the year long."

Find fun St. Patrick's Day activities here!

Erin Go Bragh!

Week 23: George Washington

President's Day is a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the third Monday of February. This holiday was originally designated in honor of George Washington's birthday and is still legally called "Washington's Birthday." 

Washington's Birthday has a history as old as our country. It was celebrated publicly for the first time in the late 18th century, while George Washington was still president! Washington's Birthday became official in 1885, when President Chester Arthur signed a bill making it a federal holiday.

In honor of our first president and the namesake of our state, let's share facts about Washington and his presidency. Visit the websites below, find a cool fact about George Washington and add it to the comment box to share with the class! Try to find a fact that none of your classmates have already written.

• Did you know?
• George Washington Facts

Your fact will not be seen by others until I approve it. Please respond before Friday, February 25!

Week 9: The Arctic Trivia Challenge!

Hey Kids! Happy November! 

For this week's response, click on the following website and play The Arctic Trivia Challenge.  Once you have finished answering the questions, send me one interesting fact you learned about the Arctic!

Time for Kids - http://tinyurl.com/yuj79z

Your comment will not be seen by others until I approve it. Please respond before Friday, November 5!