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Every Day's a Holiday: Value-Based Theme Units for Individual Calendar Days
Every Day's a Holiday ValueBased Theme Units for Individual Calendar Days Author:Abraham Resnick 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 classro... more »om 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 themes?such as patriotism and appreciation for our rich cultural heritage?into the instructional program. Commemorative days can provide an array of motivational opportunities for furthering your students' social development, skill mastery, understanding, and creative expression.« less