February links

February Links

	Groundhog Day - February 2 To learn more about Ground Hog Day and watch a video of Punxsutawney Phil's 2008 prediction, visit the Official Site of the Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Club For fun Groundhog Day crafts and activities, visit these sites: Enchanted Learning.(Some activites are free, others require site membership.) More activites can be found at: apples4theteacher.com		The Chinese Lantern Festival will be celebrated on February 6 this year. To learn more and see pictures of the festival, click here. Directions for making paper lanterns from Enchanted Learning. Musical Lanterns
	Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. For more information and activities, go to Enchanted Learning		February 14 is Valentine's Day. For fun Valentine's Day puzzles and coloring pages visit theKidzpage Send an e-card to a friend.
	Presidents' Day is celebrated on February 20 this year. To learn more visit these sites: apples4theteacher.com White House Kids		February is National Bird Feeding Month Visit the website of the National Bird Feeding Society to learn more
	This year Mardi Gras falls on February 21. To learn more about this celebration and for games and craft ideas, visit DLTK Kids.		George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. To learn some fun facts about our first President, click here
	February is Dental Health Month. For related activities and games check out these websites: apples4theteacher.com American Dental Association Colgate Kids' World		February is African American History month Martin Luther King Scavenger Hunt African American World Footsteps Magazine: African American Heritage Time for Kids: Black History Month