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		<title>Saturday, May 05, 2012: Cinco de Mayo</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Saturday, May 05, 2012</h1>
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<p><em>Welcome to the Homeschool Learning Network&#8217;s Learning Calendar! Each day, we will blog some exciting event, birthday or anniversary that happened on this day. Start your day by having your children learn about today&#8217;s event by using the following description and links! Each day we will feature a &#8220;Daily Coupon&#8221; for a related Downloadable Unit Study available in our E-Store.</em></p>
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<h2>Cinco de Mayo</h2>
<p>Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for &#8220;fifth of May&#8221;) is a celebration held on May 5. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, where the holiday is called El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla (English: The Day of the Battle of Puebla).</p>
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<li><a href="http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnes-celebrations/cincodemayo.html">Cinco de Mayo</a></li>
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		<title>Friday, May 04, 2012: National Bike Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Friday, May 04, 2012</h1>
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<p><em>Welcome to the Homeschool Learning Network&#8217;s Learning Calendar! Each day, we will blog some exciting event, birthday or anniversary that happened on this day. Start your day by having your children learn about today&#8217;s event by using the following description and links! Each day we will feature a &#8220;Daily Coupon&#8221; for a related Downloadable Unit Study available in our E-Store.</em></p>
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<h2>National Bike Month</h2>
<p>This month is the annual celebration of bicycling as a form of both recreation and transpiration.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://oli.org/news/view/for-national-bike-month-operation-lifesaver-offers-six-tips-for-safe-biking">For National Bike Month, Operation Lifesaver Offers Six Tips for Safe Biking Near Train Tracks</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/">May is National Bike Month</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.crayola.com/calendar/detail.cfm?event_id=209&amp;year=2013">National Bike Month</a></li>
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		<title>Thursday, May 03, 2012: National Day of Prayer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Thursday, May 03, 2012</h1>
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<p><em>Welcome to the Homeschool Learning Network&#8217;s Learning Calendar! Each day, we will blog some exciting event, birthday or anniversary that happened on this day. Start your day by having your children learn about today&#8217;s event by using the following description and links! Each day we will feature a &#8220;Daily Coupon&#8221; for a related Downloadable Unit Study available in our E-Store.</em></p>
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<h2>National Day of Prayer</h2>
<p>This holiday was created by Presidential Proclamation. It is a day set aside to honor the importance of prayer for those in whom it holds significance.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
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<li><a href="http://nationaldayofprayer.org/about/history/">History of the National Day of Prayer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.acsi.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=A%2F3IKzUHIsQ%3D&amp;tabid=583">National Day of Prayer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/7th-circuit-dismisses-legal-challenge-to-national-day-of-prayer">7th Circuit dismisses legal challenge to National Day of Prayer</a></li>
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		<title>Wednesday, May 02, 2012: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Wednesday, May 02, 2012</h1>
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<p><em>Welcome to the Homeschool Learning Network&#8217;s Learning Calendar! Each day, we will blog some exciting event, birthday or anniversary that happened on this day. Start your day by having your children learn about today&#8217;s event by using the following description and links! Each day we will feature a &#8220;Daily Coupon&#8221; for a related Downloadable Unit Study available in our E-Store.</em></p>
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<h2>National Physical Fitness and Sports Month</h2>
<p>This month encourages individuals to promote fitness activities and programs &#8211; both in school and in every day life.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/physical_fitness.shtml">PHYSICAL EDUCATION</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson266.shtml">Fitness Fun Times Five</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.teachervision.fen.com/physical-education/teacher-resources/6653.html">Physical Education Resources for Teachers</a></li>
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		<title>Tuesday, May 01, 2012: May Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Tuesday, May 01, 2012</h1>
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<h2>May Day</h2>
<p>This holiday has been observed since ancient times. Since the 19th century, May day is also Labor day and workers have a day off from work. In the US it is a Spring festival with flowers and maypoles.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.first-school.ws/activities/occasions/mayday.htm">May Day </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.first-school.ws/theme/occasions5.htm">May</a></li>
<li><a href="http://holidays.mrdonn.org/mayday.html">Beltane May 1</a></li>
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		<title>Monday, April 30, 2012: George Washington Inaugurated</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Monday, April 30, 2012</h1>
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<h2>George Washington Inaugurated</h2>
<p>The first inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States took place on April 30, 1789. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first four-year term of George Washington as President.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/inauguration/lesson_washington.html">George Washington: The President Without Precedent</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ushistorysite.com/george_washington.php">George Washington&#8217;s Adminstration </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/presidents-day/george-washington/facts.html">George Washington Trivia </a></li>
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		<title>Sunday, April 29, 2012: Duke Ellington&#8217;s Birthday</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Sunday, April 29, 2012</h1>
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<h2>Duke Ellington&#8217;s Birthday</h2>
<p>Duke Ellington is one of the most famous and influential people in Jazz history! He is credited with being the founder of Big Band Jazz.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
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<li><a href="http://pbskids.org/jazz/lesson/index.html">Jazz Lesson Plans</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.teachervision.fen.com/music-styles/lesson-plan/4743.html">Learning through The Duke</a></li>
<li><a href="http://maap.columbia.edu/lesson/23.html">Duke Ellington and the Rise of Jazz in New York &#8211; 4th Grade Adaptation </a></li>
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<p>Visit our free online <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=1217&amp;Itemid=165">Learning Calendar</a> to look ahead at future dates, or sign up for our <strong>Weekly Learning Calendar Newsletter</strong> from our <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com">Homepage</a> to get weekly summaries!</p>
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		<title>Saturday, April 28, 2012: Saturday, April 28, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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<p><em>Welcome to the Homeschool Learning Network&#8217;s Learning Calendar! Each day, we will blog some exciting event, birthday or anniversary that happened on this day. Start your day by having your children learn about today&#8217;s event by using the following description and links! Each day we will feature a &#8220;Daily Coupon&#8221; for a related Downloadable Unit Study available in our E-Store.</em></p>
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<h2>Astronomy Day</h2>
<p>This day is dedicated to learning more about Astronomy and its importance and history.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
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<li><a href="http://osr.org/en-us/articles/great-space-and-astronomy-lesson-plan-ideas/">Space and Astronomy Lesson Plan Ideas</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.teachervision.fen.com/space-sciences/teacher-resources/6664.html">Space Sciences Teacher Resources</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/-/-/lesson-plan/space/index.cfm">Discovery Education Lesson Plan</a></li>
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<p>Visit our free online <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=1217&amp;Itemid=165">Learning Calendar</a> to look ahead at future dates, or sign up for our <strong>Weekly Learning Calendar Newsletter</strong> from our <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com">Homepage</a> to get weekly summaries!</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>The Staff of HLN Family <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com">Website</a> and <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com/blog">Blog</a></p>
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		<title>Friday, April 27, 2012: National Arbor Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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<h2>National Arbor Day</h2>
<p>This day is set aside to honor plants and trees &#8211; and is observed on the last Friday in April. Many organizations celebrate Arbor day by planting a tree.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.lessonplanspage.com/arborday-htm/">Arbor Day Lessons and Teacher Resources</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.arborday.org/arborday/classroom.cfm">Arbor Day in the Classroom</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theteachersguide.com/arbordaylessonplans.htm">Trees/Arbor Day </a></li>
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		<title>Thursday, April 26, 2012: John Audubon&#8217;s Birthday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Inman</dc:creator>
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<h2>John Audubon&#8217;s Birthday</h2>
<p>John Audubon was an artist and naturalist who traveled and captured the beauty of wildlife across the country with his illustrations. He is most famous for his Birds in America illustrations.</p>
<p>Check out these links today to learn more about this topic:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.lywam.org/education/Audubon.pdf">John James Audubon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.patriapress.com/audubonre.html">John Audubon, Young Naturalist</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/artists/audubon/">John James Audubon</a></li>
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<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>The Staff of HLN Family <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com">Website</a> and <a href="http://www.hlnfamily.com/blog">Blog</a></p>
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