Columbus Day Adoorable

Decorate any door, window or bookshelf in your classroom with colorful cutouts of Christopher Columbus, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, and the King and Queen of Spain. Adjustable to suit the space you have. Can be laminated and reused year after year.

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Why We Celebrate Columbus Day Video

This fascinating series explores the origins and signifigance of some of the holidays we celebrate. As students learn WHY WE CELEBRATE these holidays and how they relate to historical events, they broaden their awareness of important social studies concepts. The intriguing presentations stimulate students' interest and help them gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of these special days. Important value lessons are also reinforced.

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It Happens in the Month of October

Crops are ready to harvest, geese fly south for the winter, and people celebrate Columbus Day and Halloween. Did you know that Mount Rushmore National Memorial was completed on October 31, 1941? Or that Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869? Readers who were born in October will delight in discovering which birthstone, flower, and zodiac constellation are their special symbols.

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Monthly Book Series: October, Grades 1-3

Carson-Dellosa's colorful Monthly Books feature hundreds of ideas to make teaching more exciting than ever! In each Monthly Book you'll find everything you need to add creativity to your curriculum, including: Month-related themes featuring cross-curricular activities; Interesting facts and background information about each theme; Independent, small-group, and whole-group activities; Easy-to-complete crafts, games, and experiments; Writing activities; Literature lists; International holiday activities; Bulletin board ideas and patterns; Day-by-day calendar activities; Calendar grid; Newsletter; Awards and certificates; Patterns and worksheets; Notes home; and more. Some activities in October focus around Columbus Day, Pumpkins, Autumn, Nocturnal Neighbors plus others. Grades 1-3

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If You Were There in 1492: Everyday Life in the Time of Columbus

Hold onto your hat! It's 1492...and you are there! You're in Spain and a sea captain named Columbus is about to sail west to discover a new world--by accident. This is a time when there are no electric lights, no telephones, no wristwatches, and no protection from plagues. Do you believe in charms and magic? What do you wear? Will you go to court and meet Queen Isabella? Will you go to sea on a great sailing ship? Here's history up close and personal--a book that sends the reader into a time capsule from the days of Columbus. Illustrated, 106 pages, from Aladdin Paperbacks.

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History, Hands On!: Christopher Columbus

Have any of your students been on a sea voyage? Discovered a new land? Navigated by dead reckoning? Designed their own coat of arms? They will as you go through this book.

This exciting new series is designed not only to bring history to life for your students, these activities actually bring history into your classroom!

Though Christopher Columbus is in their history books, children learn very little about him aside from the fact that he sailed across the ocean and ended up in the wrong place! Through creative activities such as an action rhyme/skit, songs, map making and games students will discover what motivated Columbus, what problems he faced and what he achieved. Children will eat some of the foods Columbus' crew had to eat every day. They'll experience some of the challenges of living in a new world by trading with one another, listing items they'd have to get from home and learning new words. And they'll become familiar with world geography like never before. Teachers are provided with background information, source materials and resources.

So get on board for a voyage your students will never forget. Launch out into the deep and watch them enjoy learning like a fish loves water! Grades 1-4.

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Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the New World

When Christopher Columbus left Spain with three small ships in 1492, he thought that by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean he could reach China. When his ships reached land after five weeks at sea, the Italian sailor was convinced that he had discovered a new route to the rich Indies. It was not until much later that people realized that he had instead found the New World. Columbus had a vision, but few people had faith that he could find the Indies. It took many frustrating years to convince Spain's King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to let him seek the Indies to the west, Spain profited greatly from his decision, building a rich empire in the lands he claimed. Columbus never knew he had discovered a New World. He died unaware that his determined voyages had changed the world forever. Contents: Moment of Triumph The Spirit of Exploration The Years of Great Anguish Thirty-Three Days at Sea Admiral of the Mosquitoes The Search for Redemption Chronology Glossary Further Reading Index

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