Throughout the year Acorn students focus on learning about American culture and that of people of other nations through a variety of specialty Social Studies Units. Although some holiday activities will take place in the homeroom class, others will be primarily delivered alongside our regular Social Studies curriculum.
From the 2018-19 Acorn Montessoi Charter School Teacher Handbook:
"Acorn Montessori Charter School believe that students should have a strong understanding of each holiday and why we celebrate it. Students should not just look at holidays as a 'day off from school.' Rather, Acorn believes that students should have an inherent understanding of the holiday, and why it is celebrated."
US Studies, August-November
States and Capitals of the US Song
County Fair Art Display, September
Labor Day, September
Patriot Day, September 11, 2019
September 11th: Why We Remember
United Countries Day, October
United Countries Day Resource Page
The Continent Song
Countries and Capitals
School-wide Assembly on United Countries Day
Veteran's Day, November
Thanksgiving, November
Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day, December 7, 2019
Junior Ranger Printable Activity Book
Pearl Harbor Youtube Simple History Channel
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Youtube Inforgraphic Channel
Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association
Christmas (Holiday Celebrations Around the World)
Holidays around the world
Christmas Around the World Fact pages on many countries
Christmas in Mexico Youtube video from Epcot
Winter Workshop- Handmade cards and gifts
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January
Valentine's Day, February
7th & 8th Bowling Field Trip
Presdident's Day, February
Presidents of the United States
Youth Arts Month, March
Dr. Seuss Week, First Week of March
The Butter Battle Book- 7th
Yertle the Turtle- 8th
Inventor's Week, First Week of March
Each class will present an era with activities and timelines created to celebrate in the hallways.
7th Grade, 1850-1930
8th Grade, 1930- Present
St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2020
Earth Day, April 22, 2020
Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 2020
Mother's Day, May
Meaningful art/gift fr mothers
"In teaching others we teach ourselves" - Proverb