November 16th-30th - November Holidays & Events - Teachable Moments in November

Here's a more detailed list of November Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for November 27th.

Nobel Prize Established
On November 27, 1867, Alfred Bernard Nobel left the bulk of his estate to establish the Nobel Prize. Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer and innovator remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes.

• Alfred Bernard Nobel Coloring Page

1910 - Penn Station Opened
Pennsylvania Station opened on November 27, 1910. Alexander J. Cassatt was president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and was responsible for the planning of Pennsylvania Station. Penn Station was a masterpiece of the Beaux-Arts style and an architectural jewel of New York City. In 1963, demolition began of part of the complex, the head-house and train shed. The tracks remained untouched. It is one of the busiest stations in the world.

• Train Printables
• Train Coloring Book
• Trains Theme Unit

Pins and Needles Day
November 27th is Pins and Needles Day. The holiday was founded in 1937 was to commemorate the opening of the play, Pins and Needles with music and lyrics by Harold Rome. Today, Pins and Needles Day speaks of anticipation. What has you on pins and needles?

• Needle Coloring Page

For November 1-15, go to November Events 1st - 15th
For November 16-30, hover over the squares below to see the date, then click.
For an overview, go to November Fundays Calendar