It is Monday and President’s Day and the start of re-enrollment! What a day! School holidays are the perfect time to add in some enrichment. Are the kids asking you why they have today off from school? What is President’s Day all about anyway? Explore holiday history, poetry, movie/book/media resources, and more fun within our Holiday Resource packet for President’s Day. Check it out in the Parent Portal! It’s for the whole family (all levels)––an easy way to share with your kids what this holiday is all about (and learn something new yourself).
Speaking of learning, we have another Monday Mix-ins for you! Our UMS students have been studying the French Religious Wars as our LMS, Intermediate, and Primary have been learning about Galileo and Moghul India. (Refer to last week’s Monday Mix-ins for more resources on Galileo and Moghul India.)
Captivating videos about the French Religious Wars were a little hard to come by, so we have also included a variety of fun videos for all levels. Be sure to scroll down. You won’t want to miss them!
Resource Links:
Huguenots | Learn about these French Protestant followers of John Calvin.
Huguenots History | More about the Huguenots.
St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre | What was the impact of this event on France?
The French Wars of Religion | An overview of this period of fighting between French Catholics and Protestants (Huguenots).
The Eight Wars of Religion | A brief explanation of each of these wars.
Religious and Political Divisions of France, 1585-1598 | A map of the divisions.
French Wars of Religion | Easy to read facts for kids. Includes applicable art images.
Shakespeare, The Massacre at Vassy and Othello | An interesting perspective on the influence the French Religious Wars had on Shakespeare and his writings.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Ten Minute History – The French Wars of Religion | A cartoon synopsis of the wars. Suitable for all ages.
Hubble Space Telescope | Learn about this amazing telescope and see magnificent images of space.
Antonio Vivaldi: Recorder Concerto | Have a kid learning to play the recorder? This is what they can aspire to. Amazing!
Pendulum Wave Demonstration | Watch 16 bowling balls demonstrate a pendulum wave.
