Author: Lisa Mungovan

Today is Save The Rhinos Day, and these endangered animals could really use our help. Poachers hunt rhinoceroses for their horns, which are made of keratin, just like your fingernails! Their habitat is also disappearing. The white rhino is the largest of the 5 rhino species, averaging about 5000 pounds and 6 feet tall.

Today is Global Love Day. Start the day by loving yourself, because you’re awesome! Then find little ways, to show your family and friends how much you love them. Smiles are the best gifts, and they’re free! But since it’s also Chocolate Parfait Day, maybe you can also share some of your delicious dessert.

Tuba players rejoice. It’s International Tuba Day! The big bass horn gives the necessary oompah for marching bands. Practice outside, so everyone can enjoy it. It’s Space Day as well. How many planets can you name? Study the Moon tonight, and see if you can spot any constellations in the stars.

Happy May Day! May 1st is often celebrated as the beginning of spring. Give people flowers, and dance around a May pole! In Hawaii, it’s also Lei Day. Leis are beautiful flower garlands you wear around your neck. But first, go to the principal’s office. No, you’re not in trouble! Just wish them Happy School Principals’ Day!

On Groundhog Day, a groundhog predicts how many weeks of winter remain. But on Martin Z Mollusk Day, if the hermit crab in Ocean City New Jersey sees his shadow, summer comes a week early. After a check-up with Doctor Frankenstein, Martin crawls out, accompanied by a marching band and Big Mama Llama.

Have you ever thought about what the night sky looks like to people on the other side of the world? If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, the moon will be flipped from what people in the Southern Hemisphere see. If you’re in Canada, and want to see what Australians see, just turn upside-down!

 

Jazz is a type of music, that originated in African-American communities in the South, in the late 18 hundreds. By 1910, New Orleans Louisiana was known around the world, for its jazz. Musicians improvise together, playing what feels right in the moment. For International Jazz Day, explore how jazz has changed over the last 120 years.

Today is Bubble Tea Day! The bubbles in the sweet milky tea, are tapioca balls. If you’d prefer your chewing on the side, it’s also Raisin Day, and Oatmeal Cookie Day. Multi-task, and eat an oatmeal-raisin cookie. Since it’s Honesty Day, tell the truth. Are you the one that ate all the cookies?

When Mr Potato Head toys first came out in 1949, the pieces came in cereal boxes, and you had to supply your own potato. Celebrate Mr Potato Head Day by dressing up a spud. Don’t forget long ears, because it’s also Bugs Bunny Day! The Wascally Wabbit made his first appearance, 88 years ago.

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
A furry new friend,
is waiting for you!
Rescue a new pet from an animal shelter, for Adopt A Shelter Pet Day! It’s also Poem In Your Pocket Day. Carry your favorite poem, to share with others. You could even write your own, in honor of your pet!