May-Day's
Symbols, Gems, & Flowers
Signs of Spring
TIME for Spring Cleaning
Baby Animals
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May 20,1932-This woman takes off from Newfoundland to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic

Amelia Earhart

100

This green gemstone is a variety of the mineral beryl.

Emerald

100

This yellow "dust" from flowers often causes people to sneeze in the spring.

Pollen

100

You use this long-handled tool to sweep dirt off the kitchen floor.

Broom

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This is what we call a baby cat.

Kitten

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May 5- This holiday is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, it actually commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla.

Cinco De Mayo

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This fragrant, bell-shaped flower, found in the Valley, is said to symbolize the "return of happiness."  

Lily of the Valley

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This colorful arc appears in the sky after a spring rain shower.

Rainbow

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This common household appliance uses suction to get dirt out of carpets.

Vacuum

200

This is what we call a baby dog.

Puppy

300

In the U.S., it falls on the second Sunday of the month. Anna Jarvis is credited with founding it to celebrate one of the parents. 

Mother's Day

300

In the "Wizard of Oz," this is the city, Dorothy and Friends, are trying to get to. 

Emerald City

300

You might see this red-breasted bird in your yard, often called the "harbinger of spring."

Robin

300

This is the funny "animal" name for the messy clumps of dust found under couches and other furniture.

Dust Bunnies

300

 This yellow, fuzzy bird hatches from an egg and says, "Cheep cheep."

Chick

400

May 4-"May the Fourth Be With You." This show similar to Star Trek is celebrated on this day.

Star Wars

400

If you were born on May 15, your sign is Taurus; Taurus is symbolized by what animal?

Bull

400

According to the rhyme, "April showers bring" these

May Flowers

400

Many people have a "Garage" one of these in the spring to sell their old stuff.

Yard/Garage Sale

400

A baby frog starts its life as one of these, swimming in a pond with a tail.

Tadpole

500

Observed on the last Monday of May to keep memory and honor those who died in military service.

Memorial Day

500

If born on May 25, you are a Gemini. What symbolizes Gemini? A Frog or Twins?

Twins

500

This is the term for when animals like bears wake up after sleeping all winter.

Waking Up from Hibernation

500

To "Spring forward" for Daylight Saving Time, you move your clock this many hours ahead.

One Hour

500

A baby sheep is called by this four-letter name.

Lamb

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