February 2025 Products

February offers a wonderful opportunity to engage young students through hands-on activities while celebrating various special days. By incorporating these celebrations into your curriculum, you can create a dynamic and effective learning environment. There are many holidays and special days in February, like Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and Groundhog Day. Let’s make February a month filled with joy and learning by adding other special events like celebrating hedgehogs, President’s Day, Rosa Parks, and Kindness Week. 

Get ready to start the month by celebrating hedgehogs on February 2nd. This lesser-known special day provides a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of hedgehogs. Hedgehog Day tends to live in the shadow of Groundhog Day, but it explores the origin of Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day originated as Hedgehog Day, based on a Roman myth that if a hedgehog sees its shadow, there will be another six weeks of cold weather. 

Hedgehogs are lovable creatures despite being covered in spines. They are native to Africa, Asia, Europe, and New Zealand. In the US, domesticated African pygmy hedgehogs are kept as pets. There are many fascinating myths and stories about hedgehogs. In ancient Egypt, hedgehogs were used as remedies for baldness. Due to their hibernation, they were a symbol of regeneration. So, you can link this booklet to a study about animals that hibernate during the winter months. 

Rosa Parks was born on the 4th of February 1913 in Alabama, US. Her impact on the Civil Rights Movement is celebrated every year on her birthday. Let inspirational Rosa Parks quotes serve as a reminder to always fight for what’s right, for example,  “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right”, and a quote from her 77th birthday, “I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.” 

Celebrate President's Day, which this year is on Monday, February 17, using a bundle with five engaging resources. The holiday originally marked George Washington’s birthday on February 22, but it is now a day to honor all US presidents.

Random Acts of Kindness Week is celebrated from February 14 to February 20, with Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17. It is a way to celebrate our small acts that can make a difference, such as playing with someone at break time. The week celebrates kindness and encourages people to spread positivity and kindness worldwide. 

Learning about scientists and what they do is a great project towards the end of the month. Science is based on curiosity, young children are naturally inquisitive. We should take advantage of this curiosity and encourage them to learn about scientists and scientific discoveries as early as possible.

Mardi Gras is celebrated on March 4th, 2025. The date changes each year, and the only certain thing is that it is celebrated on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in French. You can start the carnival in your classroom on Monday—Lundi Mardi (lundi means Monday). This is a great way to learn the weeks of the day in French.

Masking is a tradition during Mardi Gras. Masks were first worn to escape society and class constraints, but nowadays, people wear masks during the Carnival because they look great. The fact booklet contains a template for making a Mardi Gras mask. Use the How to Draw resource to boost drawing confidence and integrate “Mardi Gras” themed learning with writing and art.

Wishing you a February of Positivity and Wonderful Learning! 

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