June 20th is... (Includes Printable Freebies)
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PLUS - interesting books to read and free printable crafts, activities and coloring pages.
Summer Solstice/First Day of Summer-- It's the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, the shortest day in the southern hemisphere. For the north, it marks the first day of summer. Some say the solstice drives people to do strange things -- like getting married under the Arctic midnight sun. In old days, it was known as midsummer, a mystical time of year.
Read: The Summer Solstice, by Ellen Jackson and Jan Davey Ellis
-- From ancient times to the present, people have found many ways to express their thankfulness for the sun's gift of warmth and light. THE SUMMER SOLSTICE depicts the mysterious rites of the Egyptians, the tales of fairies and selkies, the modern parades and baseball games -- all part of the fun and folklore of this happy time. Accompanied by a Summer Tale designed to be read aloud, recipes, and craft activities, a beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the universal appeal of the sun and the abundance of light and warmth it provides.
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Summer Solstice Crafts
• Summer Activities for Kids
• Summer Worksheets
• 12 Super-Sunny Summer Solstice
• Craft Projects For the Summer Solstice
Bald Eagle Day/American Eagle Day-- The bald eagle, our national bird, is the only eagle unique to North America. The bald eagle's scientific name signifies a sea (halo) eagle (aeetos) with a white (leukos) head. At one time, the word
baldmeant
white,not hairless. Source
Read: The Bald Eagle, by Lloyd G. Douglas
-- Emergent readers will discover the history and heritage of American symbols, such as the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, in this patriotic series. The text introduces American symbols and explains why they represent America. Describes traits which make the eagle a good symbol for the United States, briefly explains how the eagle was chosen and lists some of the places the symbol appears.
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Eagle Worksheets and Printables
• Eagle Sunday School Printables
• Bald Eagle Papercraft
• Eagle Coloring Pages
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