by Creation Castle | Social Studies
When you talk about winter holidays around the world, many people choose to include new year celebrations. Our first new year holiday actually falls in autumn. Diwali, which began in India, begins in late October or early November. Quick LinksWhat is Diwali?When is...
by Creation Castle | Technology, Holiday, Social Studies
Are you looking to add a little more technology to your lessons on Winter Holidays Around the World? Google Earth is the perfect tool to use when “traveling” around the world! Quick LinksWhat is Google Earth?How can you access Google Earth?How do you create and...
by Creation Castle | Social Studies, Holiday
Teaching about holidays can be fun, but they are also required. At least they are in Texas. In early elementary, we talk about the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations celebrated in the community, state, and nation. Among those holidays is Thanksgiving....
by Creation Castle | Social Studies, Holiday
Veterans Day is on November 11th every year, regardless of which day of the week it falls on. This holiday is a great opportunity to discuss all the branches of the military with your students, as well as the duties and sacrifices of our veterans. Quick LinksVeterans...
by Creation Castle | Technology, Social Studies
Voting is something students are required to learn about whether it is an election year or not. Younger students may have experienced “voting” for which movie to watch or what to eat for dinner at home, but some may have never heard of taking a vote. A simple way for...
by Creation Castle | Social Studies, Holiday, Reading
Patriot Day, commonly referred to as 9/11, is observed on September 11th in remembrance of those who died as a result of terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. None of us like to think about the horrific images we may have seen that day or the...
