August Question - The Curriculum Corner...August 24th National Waffle Day The first U.S. patent for...
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Back to School!Lots of students head back to school in August. Do you like
the start of new school years?
Yes or No?
Preference for Pencils?
What would you rather write with?
A. PencilsB. Pens
C. MarkersD. Crayons
Fantastic Fiction!
Would you Rather…
If you had to pick your favorite, what would you
read?
A. FictionB. Nonfiction
What is your favorite kind of fiction?
A. FantasyB. Science Fiction
C. Historical FictionD. Mystery
The New KidHow many schools have you gone to since you started in
kindergarten?
A. Just oneB. Two
C. ThreeD. More than three
Sneezes & Wheezes!
Are you allergic to anything?
A. No, I don’t think so.B. Yes, I have a food allergy.C. Yes, I have a pet allergy
D. Yes, I have other allergies.
Hello Hydration!When it is hot, it is important to
stay hydrated. What do you like to drink the most?
A. WaterB. Juice
C. Sports DrinksD. Something Else
Would You Rather…A. Read for 30 minutes?B. Do 15 math problems?
C. Conduct a science experiment?
D. Write a story?
Rhyme Time!Can you think of six words that rhyme with “school”?
Yes or No?Share all six words with a
friend.
Water Fun!Which sounds more fun to
you?
A. A water balloon fightB. Playing in the hoseC. Swimming in a pool
D. Going down a water slide
Fine Feathered Friends
Can you name five different kinds of birds?
Yes or No?If you answer yes, be ready to
share all five!
Are You a Gamer?Do you like to play video
games?
Yes or No?
The EYES Have It!August is National Eye Exam Month. An optometrist is an
eye doctor. Have you ever had an eye exam?
Yes or No?
Do You Play?August is National Golf Month. Have you ever
played golf?
Yes or No?
Which Wich?August is National Sandwich
Month. It has been said that the average American child will eat about 1,500 peanut butter & jelly
sandwiches before they graduate from high school. Do
you like PB& J?
Yes or No?
What in the World?August is National Panini
Month. Do you what a panini is?
Yes or No?
Clowning AroundThe first week of August is
International Clown Week. How do you feel about clowns?
A. They are funny.B. They are scary.
C. I don’t really like clowns.D. I would like to be
a clown!
Twins Days is a festival celebrated in Twinsburg, Ohio each year in August. Do you
have a twin sister or brother?
Yes or No?
Seeing Double?
Crazy for a Condiment!
The first Saturday in August is National Mustard Day. What do
you like to mustard on?
A. Hot DogsB. HamburgersC. Soft pretzels
D. I don’t like mustard.
The first Sunday in August is National Sisters Day. Do you
have a sister?
Yes or No?
Sisterly Love!
One man’s junk is another man’s
treasure!!The second Saturday in August is National Garage Sale Day. Have you ever sold or bought anything
at a garage sale?
Yes or No?
The third Saturday in August is World Honey Bee Day. Do you think it would be cool to
become a bee keeper?
Yes or No?
What’s all the BUZZ about?
The second week of August
is National Smile Week. Jokes make people smile. Do you like to tell jokes?
Always, Sometimes orNever?
August 2nd
National Coloring Book Day
Do you like to color?
Always, Sometimes or Never?
August 3rd
National Watermelon DayWatermelon is over 90%
water! Do you like watermelon?
Yes or No?
August 6th
National Root Beer Float Day
Do you know what ingredients go into a root beer float?
Yes or No?If you answer yes, be ready
to share with everyone!
August 8th
National Dollar DayNational Dollar Day was
established to honor the day that Congress created our money
system in 1786.
Do you have some dollars saved up? Yes or No?
Do you have an absolute FAVORITE book?
Yes or No?
August 9th
National Book Lover’s Day
August 10th
National S’mores DayCan you name the three ingredients it takes to
make a s’more?
Yes or No?
Which hand do you write with usually?A. LeftB. Right
C. Both hands. I am ambidextrous!
August 13thNational
Left-Handers Day
August 16thNational Roller
Coaster DayDo you like to ride roller coasters?
A. YesB. No
C. SometimesD. I don’t know.
Do you know what spumoni is?
Yes, No or Maybe?
August 21st
NationalSpumoni Day
August 24th
National Waffle DayThe first U.S. patent for a waffle
iron was given to Cornelius Swarthout on this day in 1869.Do you like to eat waffles?
Yes or No?
Classic banana splits have three different kinds of ice cream, three toppings, a split banana, whipped cream and a cherry. Have you
ever eaten a banana split?
Yes, No or Maybe?
August 25th
National Banana Split Day
August 26th
National Dog DayHas your family ever had a
dog as a pet?
Yes or No?
Have you ever eaten a toasted marshmallow
Yes or No?
August 30th
National ToastedMarshmallow Day
William Clark was a legendary explorer who is best known for his exploration
of the Pacific Northwest. Who was his famous partner?
A. Daniel BooneB. Meriwether LewisC. Abraham Lincoln
Simone Manuel is an Olympic swimmer who has earned both gold and silver medals. Would you everwant to compete in the Olympics?
Yes, No or Maybe?
August 2ndSimone Manuel’s Birthday
August 1st
William Clark’s Birthday
Barak Obama was America’s 44th president and the first
African American to hold the office. Would you ever want to
become the president?
Yes, No or Maybe?
Neil Armstrong was the firstastronaut to ever step foot on the
moon. Do you think that sounds like something you would be brave
enough to do?
Yes, No or Maybe?
August 5thNeil Armstrong’s Birthday
August 4thBarak Obama’s Birthday
Roger Federer is a famous athlete. Do you know what sport he is
famous for playing?
A. SoccerB. FootballC. Tennis
D. Gymnastics
August 8thRoger Federer’s Birthday
August 14thMagic Johnson’s Birthday
Magic Johnson is a former famous professional basketball player. Do you know what team he played for?
A. Chicago BullsB. Boston Celtics
C. Los Angeles LakersD. Indiana Pacers
Julia Child was a famous chef. Have you ever cooked anything by
yourself?
Yes or No?
Connie Chung is a famous American journalist. Do you
know what a journalist does for a living?
Yes, No or Maybe
August 20thConnie Chung’s Birthday
August 15thJulia Child’s Birthday
Wilt Chamberlain was a famous NBA basketball player who stood
at seven feet, one inch tall. Do you know how tall you are?
Yes or No?
Jack Kirby was an American comic book artist who created characters like the Incredible
Hulk and Captain America. Have you ever read a comic book?
Yes or No?
August 28thJack Kirby’s Birthday
August 21stWilt Chamberlain’s
Birthday
Michael Jackson was a famous musician who was also called
the King of Pop. Can you nameone of Michael Jackson’s songs?
Yes, No or Maybe?
August 29thMichael Jackson’s
Birthday