Calendar Facts
What holiday is on a different day of the week every year?
(Bonus Points for naming more than one holiday that land on a different day of the week)
Christmas
Halloween
4th of July
Easter
Valentine's Day
Veterans Day
park
1. a place outdoors with benches, playgrounds, baseball fields
2. to place your car on the street or in a lot
Kelly's mom asked her to change her baby sister's diaper.
First, she puts the baby on the changing table.
Second, she takes off the baby's onesie.
Third, she takes off the dirty diaper.
Fourth, she _________________.
Last, she puts on the clean diaper and puts clean clothes on the baby.
Fourth, she cleans the baby.
Peter and his friends play basketball during recess. At the end of recess, with only 1 minute to go, Peter missed the basket and the game was tied. His teammate Janet says, "Good job Peter. We can really count on you."
Janet is being sarcastic. She is disappointed that Peter didn't score a point, so the team would win.
What train do I take to get to the 811M Main site at 83rd and West End Avenue?
the 1 train
What holidays are always on a Monday?
Memorial Day
Labor Day
MLK Day
date
1. a number of days on a calendar
2. when 2 people with a crush on each other go out to dinner or a movie
Dean stops by the car wash on his way home.
First, he soaks the car with water.
Second, he ________________.
Third, rinses of the car.
Second, he scrubs the car all over with soap.
Ricardo has been very quiet all day in school. His best friend, Manuel, says "Hey, we have hardly talked all day. Is everything okay?"
Ricardo says, "No. I should have stayed home. I feel like my head is going to explode."
Ricardo feels sick. He has a headache or is congested.
What train do I take to get to Rockefeller Center?
The B, D, F train
What happens once every 4 years in February?
Leap Year
mold
1. something that grows on rotten food like bread
2. to shape something like clay or Play-doh
Jasmine's mom tells her to clean her room.
First, she puts away all her toys, books, shoes, and clothes.
Second, she dusts the nightstand, the windowsills, and the dresser.
Third, she _________________________.
Third, she sweeps or vacuums the floor.
Steven forgot money for lunch. He asks his friend Mario if he can borrow $5. Mario gives him the money and Steven says, "I will pay you back tomorrow." Mario says, "Yeah, I won't hold my breath."
Mario doesn't believe Steven will pay him back.
What train do I take to Penn Station?
1, 2, 3
A, C, E
What holiday can be in a different month every year?
Easter
Lunar New Year
sharp
1. pointy or dangerous object like a knife
2. smart, clever
Mark's mom left him a note to make tuna fish.
First, he opens the can.
Second, he drains the tuna.
Third, he puts the tuna in a bowl.
Fourth, _________________
Last, he scoops the tuna onto bread.
Fourth, he adds mayonnaise and _______
Bonus Question:
What other ingredients do you add to tuna fish?
Johanna asks Michael what he did over the weekend. He said that he went to his next door neighbor's birthday party. Johanna said, "Did you have a good time?" Michael said, "I had a ball."
What did Michael mean?
He had fun.
What train do I take to 14th Street/Union Square?
4,5,6
N,R, Q, W
L
What holiday is always on the same day of the week but not the same date on the calendar?
Thanksgiving
Labor Day
MLK Day
Columbus Day
Memorial Day
coat
1. an item of winter clothing
2. to cover something such as coat with paint
Julia's mom has to go grocery shopping for a party she is having on Saturday.
First, she makes a list of all the food she needs.
Second, she goes to the store.
Third, she starts putting items in the shopping cart and crossing them off the grocerty list.
Fourth, _________________.
Fifth, she pays.
Bonus Question:
What do you have to bring with you to the grocery store?
Carmen's mom promised she could get her driver's license this summer, but when Carmen brought her report card home in June with an F in math, her mom said, "I am having second thoughts about you learning to drive this summer."
Her mom might not let her get her driver's license.
What train do I take to Columbus Circle and 59th Street?
B, D
A, C
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