Dr Seuss (pron. /su:s/) is a well-loved children's book writer. His birthday is also celebrated as Read Across America Day. Many Dr Seuss' books are suitable for year 2-3 students in Sweden.
Designated a worldwide celebration of books and reading by UNESCO, World Book Day is now celebrated by over 100 countries worldwide. Since April 1995, World Book Day has been running as a charity aiming to promote the importance of reading in children's lives.
International Women's Day on March 8th is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Lesson Materials Theme: International Women's Day
Saint Patrick's Day, on March 17, is a celebration of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Find teaching materials here: St. Patrick's Day Theme Page
Once upon a time, a long time ago (well, actually, back in 1991 in Sweden), a Storytelling Day was held. The ethos behind this event caught on around the globe, and now we celebrate World Storytelling Day on an international level. (Days of the Year)
Believed to have its origin in the 1930s, World Poetry Day is now celebrated in hundreds of countries around the world. (ReadWriteThink) Lesson Materials on the theme page Poetry …
Background We can only hope that by the time we start talking about our homes, our students all have a safe place to live, where they can feel at home. The topic may arouse memories of the students' old homes, which the teacher needs to take into consideration when tackling the topic.
