NOVEMBER 2024
Tick the box on each day when you have completed 20 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.
How many leaves can you find on this page in 60 seconds? Now have a friend try. Who found more?
On this day in the year 2000, the International Space Station opened. What is happening in space today? Collect toys that you and your friends have outgrown and donate them to a homeless shelter.
Start off the month with a resolution to eat right. November is Eat Smart Month Ask a nearby veterans’ hospital if you can send a card to a veteran to thank them for defending our country. you are allowed to recycle, and participate in your community. America Recycles Day Make a list of all the things you are thankful for to share with family and friends on Thanksgiving. Today is the biggest shopping day of the year. Look in the paper for bargains; compare prices at different stores. Black Friday Check on which items
Bonfire Night in Great Britain. Learn about the plot to blow up Parliament.
Did you remember to move your clock back by one hour?
Take a poll in your classroom to find out the favorite sandwich.
Daylight Savings
Choose words from the headlines of today’s newspaper, and create a funny title for a book. At 11:11 a.m., pause for a moment of silence to honor the service men and women who have given or risked their lives for their country. Veterans Day Antarctica was discovered in 1820. List three interesting facts about Antarctica.
Sit down with your favorite pet, and read him or her a story.
Time Ends
Recommend a book to a friend that you have read recently and ask them for their recommendation. National Young Readers Week
Use this day to write to a friend or relative that you have not seen in a while.
Take a hike today and see how many signs of fall you can find. Look for fallen leaves, birds flying south, etc.
Do something or say something kind to a friend or neighbor today. World Kindness Day On this day, Mexico celebrates the anniversary of the revolution.
Make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches today for your entire family. Peanut Butter Lover’s Month Have a family story night. Turn off the TV and ask your mom or dad to tell you a story about their childhood. The Christmas season will soon be here. Visit toysfortots.org to see how you can help a child in need.
Forget-Me-Not Day
Clean out your backpack. Get rid of old pens that don’t work and make sure everything is organized and ready to go.
To promote world peace, say “Hello” to at least 10 people today. World Hello Day Watch the parade on TV, feast on turkey, and tell everyone in your family how much you appreciate them. Thanksgiving
Pop some popcorn and enjoy a movie at home.
Get a couple of sticks and drum on anything you can—listen to the different sounds you can make.
Hug your teacher today and say “Thank You” to them for all they do for you and your class.
Look through your newspaper for local events, season’s concerts, plays, and holiday celebrations.
Make a decoration for your Thanksgiving table. countryliving.com/ diy-crafts has some ideas for you.
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