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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Random act of kindness day
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Lego Day
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
National geographic day
What a special day to celebrate.
The first issue of the magazine was published in 1888 and it is still going!
What can you do today?
Buy a national geographic magazine and read the interesting atricles - watch the beautiful photos.
Alternatively, you can check the online articles or watch their you tube channel for children with your family or students.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Australia Day
This day is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in New South Wales in 1788 and is considered a National day.
So, this is the time for you and your students to learn more about this woderful country.
- Have your students prepare a presentation about Australia. You can divide them into groups and they can all choose a diffferent subject: History, indigenous culture, animals, geography.
- With younger children, you can colour a kangaroo or a koala and talk about these wonderful animals
- You can read and show some interesting facts about this country - Have the students look ath the pictures and guess what the information will be.
- If you are at home, try cooking some Australian dishes
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Science fiction day
This could actually be MY favourite day. January 2nd 1920 is the actual birthday of Isaac Asimov, a well-known science fiction writer. Two of his most famous books are "Nightfall" and "Foundation Trilogy". He has written and edited more that 500 books and he was the person who coined the term "robotics" in one of his stories. A lot of books have been inspired by his work.
What to do on that day?
Start a science fiction book or a story.
Watch a science fiction film or series.
If you want to do something special with your students, have them draw an alien and write a story about his / her life and environment.
Or have them describe an imaginary gadget of the future.
Whatever you do, have fun!
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Make cut out snowflakes day
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Thank you note day
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Eggnog day
There are numerous recipes for this delightful beverage and you can make it with or without alcohol.
So try the recipe with your family and friends!
Cheers!
Monday, December 21, 2020
Look on the bright side day
- Take a break
- Eat / drink something delicious
- Listen to your favourite song and dance to it
- Look at the pictures of your latest holiday
- Give somebody a compliment
- Call a friend
- Play with your pets
- Spend time with your children
- Watch a pleasant movie to make your mood
- Write a gratitude journal
Friday, December 18, 2020
Bake a cookie day
Monday, December 14, 2020
Yoga day
I think that this is also a day for me. Although I am a bit "out of order" lately, I thing this is an opportunity to get back on track!
What to do on Yoga day with your children or your students?
Try some simple exercises to stretch. These are much needed in the past few months, since everybody spends so much time sitting in front of the screen and learning or working.
If you are a teacher, you can practise vocabulary with body parts and movement verbs.
And how about some simple meditating for you and your students to relieve stress? Follow the link t find out more!
Have fun!
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Poinsettia Day
This day you can decorate your home or your classroom with these flowers.
You can talk to your children or your students about it, read a book about it, have them draw or paint. Older children / students can read about the story of the plant and answer questions or present the information they have found.
Here are some ideas:
Have fun!
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Human Rights Day
A wonderful day to talk about human rights, equity, equality, and all the basic needs of a human that sometimes are not respected
Here you can find a list with lesson plans about human rights:
An introduction to human rights and responsibilities
Human rights for southasian schools (lots of material that can be used everywhere)
Human Rights - British Council