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Newsletter May 2022
Books are in Bloom!
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π‘DATES TO REMEMBERπ‘
May 1-7, 2022: Teacher Appreciation Week
The first week of May is dedicated to Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a time where we show appreciation and love for ALL of the wonderful teachers out there. Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 5, so make sure to show some love to your favorite teachers. Teachers don't just teach, they inspire. Give thanks to teachers for all of the work they do on a daily basis. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt helped to implement Teacher Appreciation Day in 1953. The National Education Association pushed for it to become an official holiday in 1980, along with Teacher Appreciation Week. How do you like them apples?
What Teachers Really Want for Teacher Appreciation Week 2022
What would life be like without teachers? See what some students have said:
Listen to this silly read aloud about a student who spots his teacher outside of school! π±
What kind of teacher would you like to be? Listen to the read aloud to find out more.
I Want To Become A Teacher - Kids Dream Job - Can You Imagine That?
May 8, 2022: Mother's Day
Mother's Day is the 2nd Sunday in May. Moms are some of the most cherished individuals in all the world. They nurture and care for their children and watch them grow into capable human beings. Without them, what would we do? Mother's Day was inspired by Anna Jarvis to become a national holiday in 1908. President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day an official holiday in 1914.
Learn more about how it got started by watching this video:
Check out these Mother's Day read alouds:
The Best Mother by C. M. Surrisi and Diane Goode
Motherβs Day Read Aloud: I Love You, Mommy by IglooBooks
May 30, 2022: Memorial Day
Learn more about Memorial Day here:
Memorial Day for Kids! | Kids Fun Learning
πImportant May Eventsπ
Children's Book Week: May 2-8 --Get out and read some good books.
- National Nurse's Week: May 6-12---Give thanks to the nurse's who help you feel better.
- National Limerick Day: May 12--Write a silly poem.
- National Biographer's Day: May 16--Read about a person you're interested in or write about a person you would like to learn more about.