4-1 Veteran’s Day
Veteran's Day is a holiday in November. P
People celebrate and honor veterans on this day. P
Veterans are people that were in the military during a war. P
It is good to honor veterans because they fought for their country. P
People put flags outside their houses on this day. P
Like, Memorial Day, banks and schools are also closed on this day. P
Many people put yellow ribbons outside and in their houses on this day. P
Some veterans are honored in parades and parties. P
4-2 Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a holiday in November. P
It is held on the last Thursday of the month. P
It is a holiday where people give thanks for the people in their lives and things they have. P
Americans celebrate this day each year. P
Families and groups of friends get together for a large meal. P
Many people cook turkey on this holiday. P
People also eat mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberries and bread. P
Some people eat pumpkin or sweet potato pie. P
Children write down things they are thankful for in school. P
4-3 Presidents’ Day
Presidents' day is a holiday that happens each February. P
It is a day that people honor the presidents in America. P
It is important to honor the former leaders of your country. P
On Presidents' Day banks and schools are closed. P
Before President's Day, students learn about different presidents in school. P
Many presidents worked hard for America, so it is important to honor them. P
Some schools have plays where students pretend to be presidents. P
Some people put American flags up at their house on this day. P
4-4 Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day is a holiday in January. P
It is a day that people honor the life of Martin Luther King. P
He tried to get equal rights for all people in America. P
Many people were treated unfairly before Martin Luther King helped them. P
He gave a speech called, "I have a dream." P
Many cities have parades in his honor on this day. P
Americans celebrate this day on his birthday. P
Martin Luther King's birthday was January 19th. P
4-5 Mother
A mother is a female who gives birth to a baby. P
Mothers take care of the baby and raise the baby. P
The many days of caring for, feeding, helping and loving a child are what makes the mother. P
Some people call their mothers; Mom, Mama, Ma, or Mommy. P
Mothers need to be good caregivers. Some are good cooks. Some mothers do not cook. P
Mothers care about what happens in their children's lives. P
4-6 Aunt
An aunt is a sister of your mother or father. P
If you have an aunt, they may be a lot like your parent because they are related. P
Some aunts live close by and some live far away. P
Aunts can help their nieces and nephews by listening to them. P
They can enjoy time together with their nieces and nephews by taking walks or by playing sports with them. P
It is wonderful to have an aunt. P
It is good to keep a good relationship with aunts. P
Some children are very lucky. P
They are lucky because they have several aunts. P
4-7 Uncle
An uncle is the brother of your mother or father. P
An uncle is very nice to have. P
When your Dad is busy, your uncle can help. P
Uncles can help teach you to play sports or to cook. P
Uncles can take you to baseball games or football games. P
Uncles can take you fishing. P
They can be good listeners and can help if you have a problem. P
You can call your uncle, Uncle Bob or Uncle Joe. P
4-8 Cousins
Cousins are close relatives. P
They are the children of your aunts and uncles. P
Many people have lots of cousins. P
Sometimes cousins will look like you. P
Sometimes cousins do not look anything like you. P
Some cousins live far away from one another. P
When they do live far away, it is hard to be close to one another. P
Cousins should try to be close because they are family. P
When families have reunions, they are able to visit with cousins. P
4-9 Fathers
A father is a male parent. They are often considered the head of the house. P
In some families fathers work and in others they stay home. P
Fathers and mothers love their children and want to give them the best things in life. P
A good relationship with a father is a wonderful thing. P
Some fathers are coaches for their children's sports teams. P
They teach them to play sports. P
Some fathers help with clubs like girl scouts or boy scouts. P
Some fathers take their kids to the library. P
Fathers deserve respect. P
People have many names for their fathers. P
Some call them dad. Some call them papa. P
Some say daddy and others use the formal father. P
4-10 Grandmothers
A grandmother is the mother of your mother or father. P
Grandmothers can be middle aged or older. P
Sometimes grandmothers are not so old. P
Grandmothers can be fun. They can cook with their grandchildren. P
They can do crafts and art with grandchildren. P
Many grandmothers like to read to their grandchildren. P
They collect pictures of their grandchildren. P
They love their grandchildren; this is the most important thing that they do. P
4-11 Grandfathers
A grandfather is the father of your mother or father. P
It is wonderful to have a grandfather. P
Some grandfathers enjoy making jokes. P
Some grandfathers go to baseball games. P
Some grandfathers go fishing. P
No matter what they like to do, they always like to see their grandchildren. P
Many grandfathers love to see their grandchildren grow up. P
This is nice for the grandchildren because they get to know their grandfathers. P
Many grandfathers fought in a war. P
They can usually tell good stories of how they grew up. P
4-12 Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and sisters are part of your family. P
They are the children of your mother and father, just like you. P
Another word for brothers or sisters is siblings. P
Some people have one sibling, others have many, and some are the only child and have no siblings. P
It is nice to have a brother or sister. P
It is even better to have both. P
Some people are very fortunate because they have a brother and a sister. P
Some people do not have a brother or sister but they have a close friend they consider to be a sibling. P
Siblings can be good friends throughout your life. P
4-13 Step Families
Stepfamilies are common everywhere in the world. P
A stepfamily is when two people marry and they have children from a prior marriage. P
Many stepfamilies have close relationships. P
Many children who grew up in stepfamilies have happy memories because they have more people to care for them. P
They can have more sisters and brothers to play with. P
4-14 Adopted Families
Very special families exist when parents adopt children. P
The child in an adoption is chosen to be a part of the family. P
Being chosen to part of a new family is very special. P
Adopting a child gives that child a loving new mother and father. P
Some families adopt one child. P
Some families adopt several children. P
Adoption is a good thing because people who cannot have children are able to have a family when they adopt. P
4-15 Fruit
Fruit is a food that you can eat. P
Fruit grows on trees or vines. P
It needs water and sunlight to grow. P
Fresh fruit is sweet and good. P
If you pick fruit off of a tree or vine it needs to be washed before eating it. P
It is a healthy snack. P
Some common fruits are apples, bananas, grapes and oranges. P
When you buy fruit you need to check it to be sure it is not going bad. P
You can look for brown spots or softer areas to be sure that the fruit is fresh. P
It is good to eat five pieces of fruit each day. P
4-16 Nuts
Nuts are hard shelled, one seeded fruits. P
Here are a few kinds of nuts: acorns, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, and walnuts. P
Nuts are a healthy snack. P
Eating a few almonds, peanuts or even peanut butter can help you feel full. P
Nuts can be added to recipes for cookies or main dishes. P
When nuts are added they provide extra protein. P
Protein from nuts can help make you strong. P
A healthy diet should include nuts. P
Nuts are a natural snack. P
4-17 Breakfast
Breakfast is the first meal of the day. P
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. P
Everyone should eat a good breakfast. P
Breakfast food gives you energy. P
One good breakfast is cereal, milk, toast, and juice. P
Another good breakfast is pancakes, bacon, and juice. P
Yogurt and fruit make a good breakfast, too. P
Even eating a granola bar with some milk and juice helps you have energy to do things. P
When you skip breakfast it is harder to do well at school. P
This is because you have do not have a lot of energy. P
4-18 Lunch
Lunch is the second meal of the day you eat. P
It is eaten in the middle of the day to give you energy to work and play. P
Some people pack lunch in a bag or lunch box. P
Others may buy lunch from a place or eat it at home. P
A sandwich, apple, crackers and nuts can be eaten to give you energy for the afternoon. P
A bowl of soup or a hot piece of pizza can warm you up and make you feel full. P
Eating too many sweets at lunch is not good. P
It is best to eat healthy food at lunch to help have the best energy to do things. P
4-19 Dinner
Dinner is the third and last meal of the day. P
It is a good time to sit with your family to eat and talk about the day. P
A good dinner should have food from all of the food groups. P
The food groups are grains, vegetables, fruits, meats, sweets and oil. P
Vegetables, meat, fruit, milk, and bread with butter are good foods to have for dinner. P
Soups and salads are great for dinner, too. P
Candies and sugary deserts are not that good for you. P
If you eat dessert, it is best to have a small serving. P
Drinking milk with dinner is good for you. P
Juice or water can be good drink for dinner, too. P
4-20 Cakes
Cake is a dessert that is eaten for a special treat. P
There are many wonderful cakes. P
Birthday cakes are eaten on someone's birthday. P
People put candles on a cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to a person on their day. P
There are also cakes at weddings, anniversaries, and sometimes for dessert. P
Cakes come in many flavors. P
There are chocolate cakes, vanilla cakes, carrot cakes, and strawberry cakes. P
Cakes, also, have frosting on top of them. P
Frosting is sweet and made from sugar and cream. P
Cupcakes are small cakes that are made for one person to eat. P
Most people like to eat cake. P