may question - the curriculum corner

YES

NO

MayQuestion

A B

C DAlways Sometimes

Never Maybe

Days in a MonthDo you know how many months

have exactly 31 days?

Yes or No?

If you know them, tell them to a friend.

May the Force Be With You!

Have you seen any (or all) of the Star Wars movies?

Yes or No?

What is your favorite part about school?

A. Learning!B. My teacher!

C. My friends!D. Everything!

Call Me Maybe?Do you have your own phone?

Yes or No?

Come What MayWhat is the most exciting part about getting a year older?

A. I will be one year smarter.B. I will be one year taller.

C. I will be one year closer to driving a car.

D. I am not that excited about getting a year older.

ACHOO!Do you have any seasonal

allergies?

Yes or No?

Batter Up!Do you like to watch

baseball?

Always, Sometimes or Never?

Play Ball!Have you ever been to a major league baseball

game?

Yes or No?

Rhyme Time!Can you think of ten words that rhyme with “may”?

Yes or No?Share all ten words with a

friend.

What in the World?

Do you know what an “botanist” is?

Yes, No or Maybe?If your answer is yes, be ready

to share your thoughts with the class.

Hatched!Can you name three animals

that hatch from eggs?Yes or No?

If you answer yes, be ready to name all three things!

Oh Baby!Do you know what a baby

goat is called?

A. goatlingB. calfC. kidD. pup

BBQ & You!May is National Barbecue

Month. Do you like to eat any kind of barbecue?

Yes or No?

Do You Ride?May is National Bike Month. Do you know know how to

ride a bike yet?

Yes or No?

Eggscellent!May is National Egg Month. Do you like to eat eggs in

any way?

Yes or No?

Have it Your Way!May is National Hamburger

Month. What do you like on your hamburgers?

A. Just cheeseB. Ketchup and/or Mustard

C. EverythingD. Nothing. I don’t like

hamburgers.

Lettuce Talk!May is National Salad Month.

Do you like to eat salads?Always, Sometimes or

Never?

May is National Strawberry Month. Which of the following strawberry

desserts do you like best?

A. Strawberry milkshakesB. Strawberry ShortcakeC. Strawberry Sundaes

D. I don’t like strawberries.

How Berry Fun!

It’s a Pet Party!The first full week of May is National Pet Week. Do you

(or have you ever) owned a pet?

Yes or No?

The first Monday through Friday in May is Teacher

Appreciation Week. Would you ever want to become a

teacher?

Yes or No?

Your Own Classroom?

Yes, Please!National Etiquette Week is

the second week in May. Do you know what “etiquette”

is or means?

Yes or No?

May Day is meant to be the first true celebration of summer. It is

celebrated with flowers. Would you ever give flowers to

someone special?

Always, Sometimes or Never?

May 1st

May Day

May 4th

National Orange Juice Day

Do you like orange juice?

Yes or No?

May 5th

Cinco de MayoToday Cinco de Mayo is a celebration

of Mexican heritage and pride. “Cinco de Mayo” is Spanish for the

“fifth of May”. Can you count to ten in Spanish?

Yes or No?If you answer yes, be ready

to share in front of the class.

May 5th

National Astronaut Day

Astronauts are very brave. Would you have the courage

to travel to outer space?

Yes, No or Maybe?

Have you ever set up or worked at a lemonade stand

to raise money for something?

Yes or No?

May 6th

National Lemonade Day

May 9thNational School Nurse DayDo you know the name of our

school nurse? Tell a friend if you do. Have you ever had to go to our school nurse when you felt

sick at school?

Yes or No?

Be honest. Does your room need cleaned up right now?

Yes or No?

May 10th

National Clean Up Your Room Day

May 10th

National Shrimp DayWhat is your favorite way

to eat shrimp?

A. Shrimp cocktailB. Fried shrimpC. I hate shrimp.

D. I have never eaten shrimp.

Do you know what a limerick is and can explain it to someone?

Yes or No?

May 12th

NationalLimerick Day

May 13th

National Frog Jumping Day

Have you ever held a frog?

Yes or No?

Do you have the courage to dance like a chicken in front of

people?

Yes, No or Maybe?

May 14th

National Dance Like a Chicken Day

May 15thNational Chocolate Chip Day

What is your favorite way to eat chocolate chips?

A. In cookiesB. In ice cream

C. Right out of the bagD. I don’t like chocolate

chips.

Have you ever been strawberry picking?

Yes or No?

May 20th

National Pick Strawberries Day

May 23rdNational Lucky Penny Day

Find a penny. Pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck.

Do you believe that superstition?

Yes or No?

“Escargot” is the French word for “snail” and many people like

to eat escargot. Would you ever try one?

Yes, No or Maybe?

May 24thNational Escargot Day

May 25thNational Tap Dance Day

What is your experience with tap dancing?

A. I love it and have done it!B. I have done it but don’t love it.

C. I have never done it.

Do you like the flavor of grape?

Yes or No?

May 27thNational Grape Popsicle

Day

May 28thNational Hamburger Day

Do you like your hamburgers thick or thin?

A. I like mine thin.B. I like mine thick.

C. I don’t like hamburgers

Do you know what a macaroon is?

Yes or No?

May 31stNational Macaroon Day

Tim McGraw is a famous American country singer.

Do you like to listen to country music?

Always, Sometimes or Never?

Elijah McCoy was a famous Canadian-American inventor and

engineer. He is most known for his inventions for steam engines. Have

you ever heard the phrase “The Real McCoy”?

Yes or No?

May 2ndEli jah McCoy’s Birthday

May 1st

Tim McGraw’s Birthday

James Brown was a famous musician known for soul, funk

and wrap music. Have you ever heard of any of his songs?

Yes, No or Maybe?

Willie Mays was a famous African American baseball player who

played for the New York and San Francisco Giants for most of his career. Do you have a favorite

professional baseball team?

Yes, No or Maybe?

May 6th

Willie Mays’ Birthday

May 3rdJames Brown’s Birthday

Johannes Brahms was a famous composer, and he was also famous for playing an instrument. Do you

know what instrument?

A. TrumpetB. ViolinC. Piano

May 7thJohannes Brahms’ Birthday

May 9th

Billy Joel’s BirthdayBilly Joel is a famous singer who also plays the piano. He is well known for his song “Piano Man”.

Can you play the piano?

Yes or No?

Florence Nightingale was a British woman who is considered the

founder of modern nursing. Would you want to be a nurse someday?

Yes, No or Maybe?

Stevie Wonder is a famous American musician, singer and songwriter. Do you know what made him different from most other famous musicians?

A. He performed from a wheelchair.B. He was deaf.C. He was blind.

May 14thStevie Wonder’s Birthday

May 12thFlorence Nightingale’s

Birthday

Jack Johnson is an American singer-songwriter and many

people recognize his music from the Curious George movie.

Have you ever read a Curious George book?

Yes or No?

Archie Manning is a former American football quarterback.

He is the father to some very famous football sons. Can you

name them?Yes or No?

May 19thArchie Manning’s Birthday

May 18thJack Johnson’s Birthday

Dolley Madison was the wife of President James Madison. She was well known for her social graces. Do you know what

“social graces” are?

Yes, No or Maybe?

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a British author and creator of a very famous character. Who was the character?

A. Spongebob SquarepantsB. Batman

C. Sherlock HolmesD. Harry Potter

May 22nd

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Birthday

May 20thDolley Madison’s Birthday

What scientific tool do you think Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit invented?

A. Test tubeB. Beaker

C. Mercury thermometerD. Bunsen burner

Miles Davis was a famous musician. What type of music

was he famous for?A. rock

B. countryC. jazzD. pop

May 26thMiles Davis’ Birthday

May 24thDaniel Gabriel Fahrenheit’s

Birthday

Idina Menzel is a famous actress and singer whose voice is that of a

famous Disney princess. Which princess was she?

A. ArielB. Elsa

C. Snow WhiteD. Moana

May 30thIdina Menzel’s Birthday