May Literacy Mix

 7th:  Pulitzer Prize Established in 1917.  Who would you give a Pulitzer Prize for Reading to and why?
8th: National Teacher Day. Let your teachers know that you appreciate them.  Give each a special postcard you created just for him or her.  
12th: Kite Day.  Get some of your friends or family members together to make kites, and arrange for a time to fly the kites in your neighborhood.  
13th: Mother’s Day.  Did you make arrangements to celebrate with the person you call your mom?
18th:  Visit Your Relatives Day.  Visit as many family members today.  Request that the oldest person share a many stories as he/she can about the family.  If you can, record these.
24th: Mary Had a Little Lamb published in 1830.  Recite this poem to someone in a very dramatic way. 
25th: National Tap Dance Day.  Create your own tap dance and perform for your family. 




Other Happenings:

Flower Month


National Postcard Week (1st Week)


Teacher Appreciation Week (1st Week)


National Children's Book Week (Early Week in May)


National Pet Week (1st Week)


National Police Week (3rd Week)


National Transportation Week (3rd Week)


National Backyard Games Week (Last full week before Memorial Day.)


Healthy Vision Month


National Mental Health Month 


National Physical Fitness & Sports Month


National Photo Month
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