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Spoiler Alert: I’m pretty sure I became a teacher for Valentine’s Day. Opening each and every card and reading sweet messages of friendship and appreciation is the GREATEST, don’t you agree?!?! This post, The Valentine’s Day that Almost Wasn’t, may contain affiliate links, which means Happy Hive Homeschooling may receive a commission, at no extra…
A fun way to introduce writing to your children might be on National Handwriting Day. When your toddler or preschooler masters their pre-writing skills, they can begin working on their “John Hancock”, otherwise known as their signature! National Handwriting Day was started in 1977 by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association. They wanted people to use…
Fall is a popular time to study squirrels, however, January is home to National Squirrel Appreciation Day and that piques our interest for sure. So whether you have some awesome squirrel activities planned for science, nature studies or just to foster appreciation and understanding of these adorable rodents, we have some surefire ways to add…
National Dress Your Pet Up Day was started in 2009 by pet lifestyle expert & animal behaviorist Colleen Paige. This holiday is perfect for any budding photographer! Who doesn’t like to see their kids all dressed up in matching outfits – even the furry kids? National Dress Your Pet Up Day is a fun holiday you…
What is the 12th Day Of Christmas? Simply stated, the 12th day of Christmas occurs 12 days AFTER Christmas. The 12th day of Christmas is celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany in many Christian churches. Jesus was born on December 25th, and 12 days later, on January 6th, the 3 Wise Men or Magi…
Thank you Cows! The Second Tuesday of July is Cow Appreciation day… This holiday started in 2004 by the Chicken Chain, Ckick – Fil- A. If you are not familiar with this fast food restaurant, their marketing revolves around cows who humorously tell us to: “Eat Mor Chikin”. Right away we have cow appreciation day…
We have been making Saturday night our Family Dinner and Game night for some time now. We get tired of board games week after week. So, recently I decided to mix it up. In honor of Eat An Oreo Day I decided to hold an Oreo cookie tasting event. While we were at it, we…
Celebrate National Electricity Day June 15th is National Electricity Day. It’s a great time to look at the famous story surrounding Benjamin Franklin about electricity! Where would we be without electricity? Quite literally in the dark! Many elementary school students learn that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity in 1752 when his kite was struck by lightning…
Looking for an eraser, a sock, and a rubber band? …If so you must be participating in a SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE! Who doesn’t love the thrill of the hunt? The excitement of discovering hidden treasures is a feeling that transcends time, and it’s a feeling we can infuse into our homeschooling journey. Today, we dive…
We celebrate Morse Code Day to honor Samuel Morse. Use these activities for Morse Code to celebrate Mr. Morse’s birthday, April 27th. Samuel Morse is credited with inventing Morse Code (of course!) and he is also often associated with the invention of the Telegraph. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly who the “FIRST” is with any…
