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I thought I would share another Holiday with you which would make a perfect Homeschool Resource: October 1st National Fire Pup Day #NationalFirePupDay. For children who are fascinated with Firetrucks, Firedogs or Firetrucks take them to there local Fire Station for a #FieldTrip.
About Dalmatians:
Dalmatians are energetic, playful, tough, and known to be sensitive to human emotions. Their combination of traits meant that they were initially used to run with passenger carriages, keeping the horses calm and potentially protecting the carriage and its inhabitants from any potential threat.
This practice continued in the 1700s when fire brigades used similar horse-drawn carriages to attend fires. When they were not running with carriages, the dogs lived at the firehouse, providing similar protective and calming duties. Their presence was so prevalent that they became known, and are still often referred to, as Firehouse Dogs.
While the use of motorized vehicles meant that Dalmatians no longer ran alongside fire carts, many are still kept at firehouses as companions and watchdogs.
article from dogster
Spelling:
Dalmatians, Energetic, Playful, Tough, Sensitive to Human Emotions, Combination of Traits, Run with passenger carriages, Horses, Calm, inhabitants, Potential Threat, Fire Brigades, Similar, Horse-Drawn Carriages, Attend, Fires, Firetrucks, Firehouses, Hoses, Water, Calming Duties, Motorized Vehicles, Companions, Watchdogs, Leashes, Collars, Walking, Pets, Animals, Breeds, Family-Friendly, Movies
Monday:
Write your Spelling words 5 times each in your Spelling Journal in ABC order.
Tuesday:
Use your Spelling Words in a sentence or create a story with your Spelling Words inside your Spelling Journal, Include a illustration and description for your story inside your Reading Journal you will read out loud to your parents.
Wednesday:
Write your Spelling Words inside your Spelling Journal and include a definition for each of your Spelling words.
Thursday:
Take a Pre-Spelling Test if you miss any of your Spelling Words write them 5 times each.
Friday:
If you made a 100 on your Spelling Test do something fun today that coincides with Firedogs like visiting a Fire House or Fire Musuem.
Reading Class:
For reading this week Charlie is going to be reading Clifford the Firehouse Dog (Classic Storybook) and Fire Dog Bailey’s Kid’s Fire Safety Book for 30 minutes a day Monday through Thursday as well as writing 2 facts he learns each day in his reading journal.
On Friday Charlie would have turned the facts into a report he would read out loud to his parents. Include a photo of your performance inside your Reading Journal with a description of your performance. Include who listened to your report and what they thought of it.
Math Class:
As a way to get to know your City better visit local Fire Stations and see if they have Firedogs and how many they have had over the years.
Then turn the facts into 5 Math problems for someone in your home to work out. Then let someone in your family work out 5 math problems you give them.
Write the math problems inside your Math journal.
Drama Class:
Watch Documentaries on Firedogs and compose a report to share with your family about what you learned.
Visit a Costume Store, Vintage Clothing Store or Re-sale Store for a outfit to wear during your performance.
Write a description if your report in your Drama Journal and include a picture of who listened to your report as well as you reading the report.
Music Class:
Look up songs about Firedogs or create a song you wrote about Firedogs to perform for your parents.
Write the Lyrics to your song inside your Music Journal and include a photo of your performance and who all attended your performance.
Art Class:
Create a piece of Art Work titled A Day in the Life of a FireDog
Showcase things the Dog would do on a daily basis using different styles of Art and Art Supplies.
Write a description of your Art work inside your Art Journal and include a photo of your Art Work that will he showcased at the Art Show you will be hosting at the end of the year.
Cooking Class:
Create Cookies or Sandwiches based on the Day of a Dalmation.
Include the recipe for the Sandwiches and Cookies inside your Cooking Journal which will be turned into a Cookbook at the end of the year and include a photo of your creation.
Here is R&M Lab/Dalmation 4″ Cookie Cutter in Durable, Economical, Tinplated Steel you can use when making your Cookies and Sandwiches.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
