October: Special Days, Weeks, Events of the Month

October is One Busy Month!

I have quite a bit on my "to-do" list, both in the classroom and at home! After learning of all the "special days" for October, my list has gotten longer... Have a look at some below! I had to post this today so you could get started on any additions you want to make to your plans for the first week of the month!

1st week- 

• Get Organized Week

Cleaning Out the Clutter! Throwing Away Tons of Papers "To Be Filed" and Never Got Filed!
That Garbage Bag in Pic is a LARGE YARD/LEAF Sized Bag!!! 

2nd week- 

• National Pet Peeve Week --Do I Smell a Journal Prompt???? ;)
• International Letter-Writing Week 

3rd week-

• Teen Read Week -I love all of the mystery/fantasy books we use in literature circles for our Mystery/Fantasy Unit starting next week! See More about Teen Read Week Here

4th week-

• Peach, Friendship, and Good Will Week

October is the month for:

• Breast Cancer Awareness-- Visit Pink for October for badges, buttons, and backgrounds to show your support! I already changed my Facebook cover photo! And, here's one of their cute seasonal badges! ---------->
• Domestic Violence Awareness
• Adopt a Shelter Dog Month -You knew I'd squeeze something for my 4-legged friends in this post! I actually donate monthly to ASPCA! There are tons of things to teach young children and teens in regards to animals (responsibility, treatment, care, needs, etc.)
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• Energy Awareness 
• Computer Learning
• National Stamp Month
• Squirrel Awareness Month
• Positive Attitude Month

Days for many of us to note: 

• World Vegetarian Day- October 1
• First Day of Sukkot October 1 
• International Day of Non-Violence- October 2
• World Farm Animals Day - October 2
• Balloons Around the World Day - October 3
• National Poetry Day- October 4
• World Animal Day - October 4
• Do Something Nice Day - October 5
• World Teachers' Day - October 5
• Columbus Day (Observed) - October 8
• World Post Day- October 9
• Fire Prevention Day - October 9
• National Stop Bullying Day - October 10
• Dictionary Day - October 16
• National Chocolate Cupcake Day - October 18 (Excuse for Class Cupcakes?? I think so!)
• Rainforest Day - October 19
• Reptile Awareness Day - October 21
• iPod Day - October 23
• United Nations Day- October 24
• National Forgiveness Day - October 27
• Summer Time Ends/Europe - October 28
• National Cat Day - October 29
• Internet Day - October 29
• Halloween - October 31

Busy month, I'll say! 
What do you have planned for your students during October?