This classroom activities calendar collects every seasonal lesson on EOL Classroom in one place, organized by month for the 2026–2027 school year. Each guide includes ready-to-use activities for middle and high school, grouped by subject, with dates already checked for the current school year.
Bookmark this page and plan four to six weeks ahead: most seasonal lessons work best when you have time to gather materials and fit them into your unit plan.
October
Halloween falls on October 31.
November
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26.
December
Most U.S. schools break around December 18, 2026; Christmas is Friday, December 25.
- 25 Christmas Activities for High School Students (By Subject)
- Winter Holiday Classroom Games for Teens
- Last Day Before Winter Break: 12 Low-Prep Activities
January
Students return from winter break; MLK Day is Monday, January 18, 2027.
- 18 First Day Back After Winter Break Activities (Grades 6–12)
- 15 MLK Day Activities for High School Students (2027)
February
Black History Month; Lunar New Year begins February 6, 2027; Valentine’s Day is Sunday, February 14; Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 15. The 100th day of school usually falls between late January and mid-February.
- 18 Black History Month Activities for High School
- 15 Lunar New Year Activities for High School (2027)
- 20 Valentine’s Day Activities for High School (Not Cheesy)
- 15 Presidents’ Day Activities for High School (2027)
- 20 100th Day of School Activities for High School
March
Women’s History Month; Pi Day is Sunday, March 14, 2027; St. Patrick’s Day is Wednesday, March 17; the NCAA tournament runs through March.
- 16 Women’s History Month Activities for High School
- 18 Pi Day Activities for High School (2027)
- 18 St. Patrick’s Day Activities for High School (2027)
- March Madness Math Activities for High School
April
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, 2027.
May–June
The last weeks of the school year.
Year-round planning tips
- Keep regular routines on holiday weeks; structure prevents chaos.
- Choose activities that practice real skills, not just themed coloring.
- Make holiday activities inclusive and let students choose personal topics.
- Pair seasonal lessons with review games and brain breaks for low-energy days.
Frequently asked questions
When should teachers plan seasonal activities?
Four to six weeks ahead is ideal, so you can fit the activity into your unit and prepare materials.
Are these activities for middle or high school?
Most are designed for grades 9–12 and work for grades 6–8 with small adjustments.