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Date
Holiday / Events
Holiday / Events
Activity Ideas
September 1
Labor Day
Labor Day
- Read all about Labor Day or watch this short video.
- Thank a worker or give them a thank you card. (See an example here.)
September 2
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Rosh Hashanah Begins
September 6
Read a Book Day
Read a Book Day
- Visit your library and find a new book!
September 7
Grandparents' Day
Grandparents' Day
- Make a card, write a note, or visit your Grandparents!
September 11
Patriot Day
Patriot Day
- Take a moment to honor and remember those who perished in the September 11th terror attacks.
September 13
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
- Check out a cookbook at your local library.
- Work with the adults at home to create a snack or meal together.
September 17
Constitution Day
Constitution Day
- Find a book or check a database to learn about the Constitution.
- Create a poster to share your learning.
September 19
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day
- Read books about famous pirates in history or watch this video.
- Practice talking like a pirate! Watch this short video to learn some quick words and phrases!
September 22
Autumn Begins
Autumn Begins
- Read and research all about Autumn!
- Go on a nature walk and collect small items. Create a unique fall picture using the things you collected.
September 24
International Rabbit Day
International Rabbit Day
- Explore rabbits through books and/or databases.
- Then have students fill out their learning on this Animal Fast Facts.
September 26
Johnny Appleseed Day
Johnny Appleseed Day
- Find a biography on Johnny Appleseed.
- Then have students fill out Biography Fast Facts.
September 27
Native American Day
Native American Day
- Use databases or books at your library to learn about Native Americans!
- Create a poster of the Native Americans that inhabited your state.



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