December Holidays and Events - Teachable Moments in December

Here's a more detailed list of December Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for December 8th.

Don't miss the Advent Calendar Activities for today, December 8th!

1765 - Eli Whitney Birthday
Eli Whitney was born on December 8, 1765, in Westborough, Massachusetts. Eli Whitney is most known for the invention of the Cotton Gin. A cotton gin is a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers. His invention didn’t make him a fortune, but it did earn him a lot of fame. He is also credited with inventing a musket with interchangeable parts.

• Eli Whitney Coloring Page

1941 - Roosevelt Declares War on Japan
On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

• Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
• World War II Printables
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Printables Japan Printables

National Brownie Day
December 8th is National Brownie Day. A brownie is a square or bar of very rich chocolate cake, with or without nuts. Have your children help bake brownies and include them in your Christmas baking for gift giving. Fun tidbit: Okmulgee, Utah, has the world record for the largest pecan brownie.

• Brownie Coloring Page
• Christmas Baking with Kids
• Utah Printables - Utah Wordsearch
• The Ultimate Brownie Recipe by Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide to Desserts/Baking

For December 1-15, click on the squares below.
For December 16-31 Holidays, go to December Events 16th - 31st
For an overview, go to December Fundays Calendar