Good Morning Class!Good Morning Class!

Today is Wednesday, January 18, Today is Wednesday, January 18, 2012.2012.

July 18, 2012July 18, 2012

• Today is Wednesday.• Yesterday was Tuesday.• Tomorrow will be Thursday.

Our CalendarOur Calendar

• How many months are there in a year?• Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter• What is the season now?• What is your favorite season?• What are the major holidays?• What is your favorite holiday?

Let’s take a look at our calendarLet’s take a look at our calendar

Find the following holidays

Jan 1 New Year's DayJan 16 Martin Luther King DayFeb 14 Valentine's DayFeb 20 Presidents' DayApr 8 Easter SundayMay 13Mother's DayMay 28 Memorial DayJun 17 Father's DayJul 4 Independence Day  Sep 3 Labor DayOct 8 Columbus Day (Most regions)Oct 31 HalloweenNov 6 Election DayNov 22 Thanksgiving DayDec 24 Christmas EveDec 25 Christmas DayDec 31 New Year's Eve

What do you like to do on a holiday?What do you like to do on a holiday?

• Eat, drink, dance• Go to church• Stay home• Go shopping• Get together with family and have a

holiday party• fireworks

• Fourth of July

• Thanksgiving

What are some of the holidays in your country?What are some of the holidays in your country?

A holiday is when most government offices, businesses, and schools are closed.• Honduras• Guatemala• El Salvador• Dominican Republic

What is the most important holiday?What is the most important holiday?

Your birthday!

When is your birthday?

What do you want for your birthday?