Your Guide to May Holidays & Sales on Our Homeschool Resources
- Samantha
- 17 hours ago
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May is in full bloom! As the world bursts into color and we spend more time soaking up the sunshine, there is no better time to dive into new topics with your family. To help you make the most of this vibrant season, we've put together a list of May Observances that are perfect for turning every day into a learning adventure.
Whether you are identifying wildflowers, celebrating the wonders of space, or tending to your spring garden, we want to support your journey. That's why all of our unit studies related to these themes are on sale all month long!
Get Ready for Sunflower Gardening Day with this free nature journal!
How to Shop the Sale
Browse the units listed below or CLICK HERE TO SEE EVERYTHING ON SALE
Fill your cart with all your May favorites.
Enter code MAY40 at checkout.
Enjoy 40% off your entire order of sale units!
Our "MAY40" Mega Sale is on Now!
To help you dive into these May observances, we are offering 40% OFF all the units listed below!
Use Code: MAY40 at checkout to get 40% Off.
🗓️ What's Happening This Month? MAY Holidays & Sales
We've curated our sale to align perfectly with the calendar. Here is how you can use our discounted units to fill your month with wonder!
Click the unit titles to learn more about each unit & purchase:
May 1st: National Space Day & The Flower Moon – Kick off the month by looking up! Our MASSIVE Space Bundle is EXCLUSIVELY available for just 2 Weeks! Get all 20 of our Space Units for 1 low price HERE or purchase individually below! This is a perfect time for lessons on astronomy, moon phases, and the history of space exploration.
May 1st: Sunflower Gardening Day – It’s time to get those seeds in the ground! Use this day to learn about life cycles, soil, and the giant of the garden—the sunflower.
May 4th: National Wildflower Week Begins – Celebrate the beauty of native plants. Head out on a nature walk and see how many local blooms you can identify and sketch.
May 5th: Cinco de Mayo – A vibrant day to explore Mexican culture, history, and traditions! This is a perfect opportunity for a "World Explorer" lesson, focusing on geography, traditional music, and—of course—some delicious Mexican-inspired cooking in the kitchen.
May 9th: World Migratory Bird Day – Watch the skies for returning friends! A wonderful opportunity for birdwatching and learning about avian conservation. We have a variety of nature studies on various bird species, including the following migratory birds:
May 10th: Mother’s Day – A beautiful day to celebrate the heart of the home. Use this time for handmade card-making, flower pressing, or a special "Tea Time" study to honor the mothers and grandmothers in your life.
May 10th: National Clean Your Room Day – Turn chores into a life skills lesson! A great day to focus on responsibility and home management.
May 13th: National Apple Pie Day – Head to the kitchen for a delicious lesson on fractions, measurements, and the science of baking.
May 16th: Drawing Day – Celebrate the joy of art! Take your sketchbooks outside and practice capturing the beauty of spring.
May 20th: World Bee Day – Learn about our vital pollinators! This is the perfect tie-in for gardening and understanding our ecosystem.
May 23rd: World Turtle Day – Dive into the world of reptiles and learn about conservation efforts for these amazing creatures.
May 25th: Memorial Day (USA) – A solemn day to honor and remember those who served. This is a meaningful time for history lessons, visiting local memorials, and learning about the significance of the poppy.
May 29th: Learn About Composting Day: Focus on sustainability and how we can nourish the Earth by recycling our kitchen scraps into "black gold" for the garden.
National Inventors Month: May is the perfect time to spark curiosity and celebrate the brilliant minds that have shaped our world! This month, we are diving deep into STEM and creative thinking. It’s all about encouraging our children to ask "Why?" and "How?", as they explore the history of famous inventions and try their hand at solving everyday problems with their own unique ideas. From simple machines to modern technology, let’s inspire the next generation of creators to dream big and build even bigger!
National Strawberry Month: There is nothing quite like the taste of a sun-ripened strawberry to tell you that spring is truly here! We are celebrating National Strawberry Month with plenty of kitchen science and hands-on fun. Whether you are heading out for a day of berry picking, exploring the anatomy of a strawberry plant, or whipping up a fresh batch of jam, this month is a delicious way to learn about botany and food preservation.
How to Shop the Sale
Browse the units listed above or CLICK HERE TO SEE EVERYTHING ON SALE
Fill your cart with all your May favorites.
Enter code MAY40 at checkout.
Enjoy 40% off your entire order of sale units!
We hope you enjoy the May Holidays & Sales! We can't wait to see how you use these packs to create memories this month. Don't forget to tag us in your photos on social media!
Happy May, friends!