Every Day's a Holiday: Value-based Theme Units for Individual Calendar Days

Every Day's a Holiday is a quick-reference mini-unit and activity book for teachers. It's designed for use by classroom teachers, curriculum coordinators, and principals. Each mini-unit can be readily converted into a workable lesson plan. As a practicing educator, you are well aware of the excitement that can be generated in the classroom when holidays, festivals, and special days are imaginatively observed. The celebration or remembrance of a special event, historical anniversary, or birthday can also become a catalyst for integrating positive citizenship themessuch as patriotism and appreciation for our rich cultural heritageinto the instructional program. Commemorative days can provide an array of motivational opportunities for furthering your students' social development, skill mastery, understanding, and creative expression.