Tag: Holidays

“Independence Day” or “July 4th” — two names for the patriotic holiday set aside for the commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On that day, the Continental Congress put the original 13 colonies in motion toward the creation of a new nation — the United States of America. That’s certainly […]

June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. It is a day set aside to celebrate the adoption of our country’s most recognizable symbol. Many nations have a dedicated day to honor their flag, and in the U.S. we chose this date because our flag was first adopted on June 14, 1777. Students are […]

Every year, the last Monday of May is Memorial Day in the United States. It is a time when our nation collectively pauses to remember the service and sacrifice of all those in the armed services who have died. Most local towns or communities will schedule specific services, parades, or ceremonies for the service members. […]

In the United States, Canada, the U.K., and Australia, the month of March is dedicated to remembering the contributions of women throughout history. For children, this is an ideal time to put a purposeful focus on the study of all the ways women have intertwined with the happenings in our world — both big and […]

The Importance of Teaching About Veterans Day in Your Homeschool Each year, on November 11, a Veterans Day National Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11 a.m., a color guard made up of members from each of the branches of military service, honors the war dead at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. […]

Eco-Friendly Ideas for Going Green This month we celebrate Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970, it was started by former Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson to bring to light the importance of taking care of our planet. There are so many ways to nurture Earth and protect it. It doesn’t matter how old you are or […]

There’s quite a bit going on this month in the way of celebrations and holidays. One in particular honors and supports military children everywhere. April is Month of the Military Child. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, this month celebrates military children of all ages by supporting and honoring them […]