February is known for Valentine’s Day. My children have already planned a party, made valentines and decorated our halls with paper hearts.
February is also known for President’s Day a day we celebrate the past leaders of our country.
But did you know that there are other fun things to learn and celebrate in February?
Monthly Observances
- Bake for Family Fun Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- Library Lovers Month
- National Bird Feeding Month
- National Black History Month
- Youth Leadership Month
Weekly Observances
- Children’s Authors & Illustrators Week: 5-11
- National Green Week: 6-11
- Great Backyard Bird Count: 17-20
- National Pancake Week: 19-25
- Read Me Week: 20-24
Daily Observances
- Robinson Crusoe Day – 1
- Groundhog Day – 2
- Bubble Gum Day – 3
- The Day Music Died – 3
- Wear Red Day – 3
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Day – 4
- Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – 4
- Super Bowl XLVI – 5
- Lincoln’s Birthday – 12
- NAACP Day – 12
- Library Lover’s Day – 14
- Valentine’s Day – 14
- National Gum Drop Day – 15
- Love Your Pet Day – 20
- President’s Day – 20
- Pancake Day – 21
- Mardi Gras – 21
- Ash Wednesday – 22
- Lent – 22
- George Washington’s Birthday – 22
- National Tooth Fairy Day – 28
- Leap Year Day – 29
Activity Ideas for the Month of February
Ground Hog’s Day
- Education World: Ground Hog’s Day Lessons
- Official Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Club Website
- Free Groundhog Lapbook
Valentine’s Day
- Chocolate Unit Study and Lapbook Printables
- The History of Valentine’s Day
- Valentine’s Day Early Learning Printables
- Make Heart Cinnamon Rolls
President’s Day
- Free Games & Activities
- President’s History Lesson Plans
- President’s Day Lapbook
- Education World: President’s Day Award
Leap Year Day
Look for fun posts throughout the month as we celebrate the month of February!
