Start off this month's FUN by Visiting with me as I share COULD YOU EVER WADDLE WITH PENGUINS! (Scholastic)
Now, discover more fun on these dates.
February 16: OPERATION SANDBLAST The submarine USS Triton left New London, CT beginning what became the world's first underwater circumnavigation of the earth. It took 84 days and covered 41,500 miles. It also followed, generally, the route of the first ever circumnavigation of the globe by Ferdinand Magellan from 1519-1522.
Challenge Ss to think about being inside a sub for 84 days. What would they have taken along to entertain themselves? And it would have had to fit in a small space! What would they have loved about this adventure? But what would they have missed most?
Also, challenge Ss to think about Magellan's crew being away from home for years! And no way to text or call!
February 17: NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY. Think of some way to be nice to someone else.
Now, give each Ss another Ss's name to be their Secret Kindness Friend for a week or just a day. Have them leave their friend a note on a Kindness Message Board. Think what other little acts of kindness they might do?
February 20: is LOVE YOUR PET DAY. *I have to share one of my favorite love your pet books.
Challenge Ss to write a one paragraph story about their pet...Or their wished for pet.
February 22: POPCORN While this may not be the exact date, it's believe February, 1630 was when Native American Quadequina introduced early colonists to popped corn. You may be shocked to learn popcorn was the original puffed breakfast cereal. Popcorn was also worn by the early Native Americans. Have kids pop up some jewelry too. After threading dental floss through a needle have them poke the needle through the thickest part of the popped kernel. String necklaces or bracelets. After wearing, hang outdoors for bird snacks.
February 25: READ ACROSS AMERICA begins today! It ends on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss's birthday. So be sure and read a Dr. Seuss book out loud today. *Here's my favorite.
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