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Funschooling News #16 Special Days Edition

Special Days & Holidays For October


Betty Jo, of Still Learning Something New, has posted the newest version of her October 2018 Special Days Calendar. It has a long list of famous birthdays, historical events, interesting days, monthly event and food themes, and more. 

Betty Jo and I have created a Special Days Companion filled with 120+ activities you can do as a family during the month of October. To find out more about this wonderful product, click here.

Here are a few of the things on her list and some helpful activities and links:

One of the animal themes featured during the month of October is Bat Appreciation. This resource page has links to great bat resources. Start your own study!

October 7: Physicist Niels Bohrs born 1885 – Learn about this physicist’s great accomplishments.
Watch the YouTube video collection on my: Niels Bohrs Playlist

October 8: Native American Day – Information about Native American writing, gardening, games and puzzles, and more. 

♖October 9: Chess Day – Learn about Chess and play a virtual game.

🎂October 10: Cake Decorating Day – Learn how to decorate cakes!

🚀October 11: Apollo 7 launched 1968 – Learn about the Apollo 7’s crew and mission.

🥚October 12: Egg Day – Learn about various bird eggs, do some cool egg experiments, and make egg salad in your own special way with the suggestions provided.

⭐October 12: Star Spangled Banner First Sung 1814 – Learn about Francis Scott Key and his famous poem.

🛳October 13: US Navy Established 1775 – Learn about the U.S. Navy.
I hope something in this post makes you smile!

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