SPECIAL DAYS IN JUNE
National Safety Month
Safety City
Adventures of Kidd Safety
Fun With Sparky, The Fire Dog
Online Safety Quiz
More Activities For Safety!
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Safety Secrets for Your Children By Chris Harris / Bridge-logos Publishing Do your kids know how to dial 911? Would they know what to do if a stranger grabbed them in a supermarket? In today's dangerous society, parents must teach kids to protect themselves---and this handy safety guide is a good place to start! Harris shows how to defend against predators, bullies, accidents, and more. 237 pages, 4.5" x 5.5" softcover from Bridge-Logos. |
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Safety, Compact Disc (CD) By Homeschool / Twin Sisters Productions All children deserve to feel safe and protected. It is our responsibility to teach them how to respond to certain actions and situations. Educating our kids begins with establishing open communication. Talking with them and teaching safety precautions will help them make responsible decisions. The purpose of Safety is to provide children with the necessary skills, information, and self-confidence that will help prevent abduction, abuse, and exploitation. Lyrics included. Ages 5-12. |
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Safety Goggles By Homeschool / Learning Resources Inc Durable plastic goggles protect eyes, while flexible body increases wearing comfort. Goggles meet ANSI Z87.1 standards. Great for kids and adults. |
Anne Frank's Birthday
~ June 12 ~
We Remember Anne Frank
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The Diary of a Young Girl By Anne Frank / Random House, Inc Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic - a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. |
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Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Study Guide By Educational Impressions Take students on a chapter-by-chapter journey through the exciting world of great literature! This guide includes: Story Summary - About the Author - Preparing to Read - Cooperative-Learning Projects - Vocabulary Skills - Chapter-by-Chapter Critical-Thinking Questions - Spotlight Literary Skills - Creative-Thinking Activities - Glossary of Literary Terms - Post-Reading Activities. Thirty-six exercises and answer keys are included. For grades 5 to 12. Study guide only; "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl," may be borrowed from your local library. Softcover, 48 pages. |
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Literature Guide: Anne Frank: The Diary Of A Young Girl By Scholastic Teaching A complete guide to teaching The Diary of a Young Girl. Includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students. Grades 4-8. |
Flag Day
~ June 14 ~
History of Flag Day
Annie's Flag Day Page
Flag Day Activities
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Holiday Volume (Four Unit Studies on 2 CD-ROMs) By Amanda Bennett / Aabennett Books Inc All four holiday unit studies are contained in CD-ROM format in this Holiday package, totaling 16 weeks of studies! These titles are newly updated, with live Internet links, printable pages, book suggestions, and much more. Patriotic Holidays -- written to help your children learn about patriotism, as well as the true history and meaning of our uniquely American patriotic holidays. It is packed with information that for studying Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. It contains one-week unit studies for each of these four holidays. Thanksgiving -- a time to give thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. This holiday encompasses historical events, commitment to faith, special traditions, and time together with family and friends. History will come alive as the story of the Pilgrims, Strangers and Native Americans unfolds before you and your family like a good novel. Enjoy the study of this special holiday as the day we choose to show our thanks to God and share our bounty with those around us. Christmas -- a special time of praise and rejoicing as we celebrate the birth of our King, the Son of God. Just as the stars lit the sky on that night in Bethlehem long ago, this unit study will light your way back to that time, to walk the streets of that little town, and to stand it its fields and groves. Learn what the world was like at the time of Christ's birth. Use this study to help your children understand the significance that the coming of the Son had for so many people. Read about the prophecies that were fulfilled by His birth, and begin to clearly see God's hand in history since the very beginning of time. Easter -- Christians celebrate the heart of their faith during Easter, and this unit study has been written to help parents and teachers share this important concept with their children. As we celebrate this season, we have the perfect opportunity to instill a better understanding of our faith and the reason for our joy at Easter. The holidays of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter or Resurrection Day are included in the study, as well as the events leading up to Jesus' ascension to Heaven. The study includes the people and places involved, helping your students investigate and understand these events, as well as their history and meaning. |
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Patriotic Holidays Activities By Teacher Created Resources This book contains activities, reading suggestions, games, and songs for Patriotic Holidays. |
Father's Day
~ 3rd Sunday in June ~
History of Father's Day
Billy Bear's Happy Father's Day
Grandpa Tucker's Father's Day Page
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Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging By Brennan Manning / Nav Press Christianity Today's Exclusive Interview with Brennan Many Christians have bought into the lie that we are worthy of God's love only when our lives are going well. If our families are happy or our jobs are meaningful, life is a success. But when life begins to fall through the cracks and embarrassing sing threaten to reveal our less-than-perfect identity, we scramble to keep up a good front to present to the world - and God. We cower and hide until we can rearrange the mask of perfection and look good again. Sadly, it is then that we wonder why we lack intimate relationships and a passionate faith. In Abba's Child, Brennan Manning encourages readers to let go of the imposter lifestyle and freely accept our belovedness as a child of the heavenly Father. In Him there is life, our passion is rekindled, and our union with Him is His greatest pleasure. This expanded version includes a discussion guide (written by the author) for personal reflection. |
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It's Father's Day, Charlie Brown! By Charles M. Schulz / Simon & Schuster Trade Sales It's Father's Day, and Charlie Brown is looking for something special for his dad. But in typical Charlie Brown fashion, that turns out to be harder than he thought. Full color. Paperback, 24 pages. |
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Thank You Dad: A Collection of Fatherly Wisdom and Inspiration By Blue Sky Ink The Thank You series is designed to communicate heartwarming sentiments and also provide a personalized keepsake gift. Each book includes moving stories, quotes, scriptures tailored to the particular book topic. 128 pages, hardcover. |
Lou Gehrig's Birthday
~ June 19 ~
National Little League Baseball Week
History of Lou Gehrig
Little League Baseball History
Baseball Online Games
Tips from The Pros
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Book of Great American Speeches for Young People By Suzanne McIntire, ed. / John Wiley & Sons The history of the United States has been characterized by fervent idealism, intense struggle, and radical change. And for every critical, defining moment in American history, there were those whose impassioned voices rang out, clear and true, and whose words compelled the minds and hearts of all who heard them. When Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!", when Martin Luther King Jr. said, "I have a dream", Americans listened and were profoundly affected. These speeches stand atoday as testaments to this great nation made up of individuals with bold ideas and unshakeable convictions. This book includes over 100 speeches by founding fathers, patriots, Native American and African American leaders, abolitionists, women's suffrage and labor activists, writers, athletes and others from all walks of life, featuring inspiring and unforgettable speeches by such notable speakers as: Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Tecumseh, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Mother Jones, Lou Gehrig, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Pearl S. Buck, Langston Hughes, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. These are the voices that shaped our history. They are powerful, moving, and, above all else, uniquely American. |
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Bible Baseball By Standard Publishing Now with more than 600 questions! Step up to the plate and test your Bible knowledge. Heeeere's the pitch! Answer correctly and get a single, double, or triple---even a home run! Includes a large, colorful game board, playing pieces, and simple rules. A big hit with the whole family! Ages 6 and up. |
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Take Me Out Of The Ballgame, McGee And Me Series #8, Video By Tyndale House ''Striiike threee!'' Nicholas loves to play Little League baseball. What he doesn't love is getting clobbered by the Dodgers. But this year the Eastfield Braves have a secret weapon: Thurman Miller---a miniature Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Godzilla all rolled in one. They can't lose---can they? Nick and McGee learn the hard way to keep things in the right perspective and to put faith in God, not in people. Orel Hershiser makes a special appearance in this 30-minute VHS videocassette, from Focus on the Family and Tyndale House. |
Summer Begins!
~ June 21 ~
Online Summer Time Fun
Smokey Bear For Kids
Billy Bear's Travel Bingo
Berenstain Bears Slide Show
Have fun in the sun, but protect yourself!
Click on the sun to find out why and how!
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Play It! - The Best of By Wayne Rice / Zondervan Corp. Now in one user-friendly, convenient collection! Here are the best games from the original bestsellers, Play It! and Play It Again! You'll find over 150 indoor and outdoor activities; relays; mixers; summer, winter, and water fun; active and non-active games. Enjoyment and entertainment for groups of all sizes and ages, regardless of skills or abilities. 192 pages, softcover from Zondervan. |
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Summer Activities By Teacher Created Resources Summer days are longer, asnd we have more time to play with and help to develop our children's imaginations. This book is full of creative, fun-filled activities. It has a special gift ideas, outdoor projects, and good old-fashioned recipes. The children in your life will injoy the time you spend creating these projects together. |
Race Unity Day
~ June 22 ~
Tolerance 4 Kids
Planet Tolerance
Good Samaritan Coloring Picture
Close the Book On Hate
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Are You My Neighbor? VeggieTales Video By Word Entertainment, Inc. The story of Flibber-o-Loo brings the parable of the Good Samaritan to life in this delightful storybook adaptation of the biblical tale. Through rhyme and song, kids learn that loving your neighbor means helping those in need, even if they don't live next door! Features "The Hairbrush Song." 30 minutes. |
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The Beginners Bible Family Favorites: New Testament By Performance Unlimited, Inc. This is a young child's beginning Bible. Included here are vivid illustrations to go along with many stories of the New Testament that have become family favorites. CONTENTS: Mary and Joseph; Baby Jesus in Egypt; Jesus at the Temple; John the Baptist; Calling the Disciples; The Wedding Miracle; Jesus Heals People; Jesus Calms a Storm; Planting Seeds; The Good Samaritan; Mary and Martha; Feeding the 5,000; Jesus Walks on Water; The Lost Sheep; The Prodigal Son; Jesus and the Children; Zaccaeus; Jesus in Jerusalem; The Temple Merchants; The Last Supper; Jesus is Alive; Peter; Jesus Goes to Heaven; The Disciples Preach; Philip; Saul; Paul's Last Journey; and Jesus Will Come Again. |
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The Bird with the Word Talks about Kindness, Volume 5 By Claudia Tarpley Rees / Harrison House The Bird With the Word is a bright yellow "beakon" of light for children everywhere. And though he hasn't finished elementary school yet, he has learned some of the most important lessons in life that he passes on to young readers through his delightful adventures with friends like Wilbur - tiny-eyed mole with mashed up hair, who no one likes but his mother and, of course, Bird. Parents, educators, and, most of all, children will love the way the nine simple and profound life lessons of the Fruit of the Spirit - love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control - come alive with the help of this Bird, who definitely knows God's Word! 32 pages, paperback from Harrison House. |
Helen Keller's Birthday
~ June 27 ~
Deaf-Blind Awareness Week
Light In The Darkness
Sign With Me
Braille Alphabet
American Sign Language
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Helen Keller and the Big Storm: Childhood of Famous Americans By Patricia Lakin, illustrated by Diana Magnuson / Book Club Of America Six-year-old Helen Keller may have been blind and deaf---but she was just as strong-willed and mischievous as any other child! Your 4- to 8-year-old readers will cherish this true story of how Helen climbs a tree, gets stuck in a storm, and almost panics---until her beloved teacher Annie Sullivan comes to the rescue. 32 pages, hardcover from Aladdin. |
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Helen Keller: From Tragedy to Triumph By Katharine Wilkie / Simon & Schuster Trade Sales The Childhood of Famous Americans series chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person's development. History is fleshed out with fictionalized details, and conversations have been added to make the stories come alive to today's reader, but every reasonable effort has been made to make the stories consistent with the events, ethics, and character of their subjects. For children ages 8-12. |
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Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille By Russell Freedman / Houghton-mifflin He was a master musician and a skilled craftsman, but, more than anything, Louis Braille wanted to read. Blinded when he was four years old, Braille was determined to create a practical system that would "open the doors of knowledge to all those who cannot see." This story of an extraordinary man and his remarkable invention will encourage your 8- to 12-year-olds to follow their dreams. 81 pages, hardcover from Clarion. |
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Sign Language Ready Reference By Mcgraw-hill Children's Publish Blackline illustrations feature signs for the alphabet, numbers, colors, personal pronouns, possessives, interrogative words, days of the week, holiday greetings, and commonly used words, phrases, and directives. Also explains fingerspell. Students can keep all the facts right at their fingertips with this colorful two-sided ready reference card! Comes pre-punched for a three-ring binder and is laminated for years of use. 8 1/2" x 11" |
For More Special Days in June
Follow the bees to the
June Activity Calendar at Enchanted Learning!
Bee line by Vikimouse
Dove from Zooish