Holidays
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
This holiday celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What is snow?
Frozen rain that falls from the sky is called this.
What comes next? 2, 4, 6, ___
8
What are New Year’s resolutions?
Goals people make at the beginning of the year to improve themselves.
January is usually cold in the U.S., but it is summer in this part of the world.
Australia and South America
What is New Year’s Day?
This holiday is celebrated on January 1st.
What are gloves or mittens?
You wear this to keep your hands warm in winter.
If you have 10 snowballs and throw 3, how many are left?
7
eat heathier and maintain better weight
This animal is often associated with cold weather and ice.
Polar Bear or Penguin
Who fought for equality / civil rights / fairness?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What is ice?
Water turns into this when the temperature is very cold
Which is heavier: a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks?
Neither—they weigh the same
What is the shiny object that is often dropped at midnight in New York City on New Year’s Eve.
Ball drop
What is hockey?
The sport is often played during winter.
MLK wanted for people to do what?
help others / volunteer / serve the community
What is a shovel?
This tool is often used to clear snow from sidewalks or driveways.
January is the first month of the year. What month comes after it?
February
What is “Happy New Year”?
People say this phrase at midnight to celebrate the new year.
What are fireworks used to?
To celebrate!
What is “I Have a Dream”?
Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech that started with these words.
What is a blizzard?
This type of storm includes strong winds, snow, and cold temperatures
If it takes 5 minutes to build 1 snowman, how long does it take to build 3 snowmen?
15 mins
Why do people count down the last 10 seconds of the year?
To celebrate the start of the new year!
This holiday is celebrated in January or February and marks the Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year