Monthly Highlights
Find monthly-themed activities and resources for use in your classroom or at home. They offer students an opportunity to learn about and work with Census Bureau data while celebrating holidays, special observances, and current events specific to the month.
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JanuaryKick off the new year with a bang by expanding your students’ vocabulary with census-related terms and celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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FebruaryFrom Black History Month and Valentine’s Day to U.S. presidents and digital learning, February brings a lot of great reasons to celebrate.
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MarchCelebrate March observances by exploring data on the number of U.S. businesses owned by women, Pi Day, and U.S. residents who speak Irish.
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AprilExplore data on the number of zoos and botanical gardens, establishments in the veterinarian and animal care fields, and people who bike to work.
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MayFrom Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month to Mother’s Day, get your students interested in the month’s celebrations.
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JuneIntroduce students to Statistics in Schools resources about Father’s Day, National Caribbean American Heritage Month, Wedding Season and more.
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Julyinteract with your students using Statistic’s in Schools (SIS) resources related to Fourth of July, World Population Day, National Ice Cream Day and more!
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AugustHave fun and tie special events happening in August with real-life data from the U.S. Census Bureau to boost statistical and civic literacy in your classroom.
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SeptemberPrepare for September with engaging materials for Labor Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Constitution Day, National Preparedness Month, Fall season, and more!
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OctoberFall is in the air with fun-filled resources for Computer Learning Month, World Teacher Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Halloween, and more.
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NovemberCelebrate Native American culture and share resources to highlight National STEM/STEAM Day, Geography Awareness Month, Voting, Thanksgiving, and more.
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December‘Tis the season to engage with festive statistics like the number of toymakers by state and places with festive-sounding names as you prepare for winter break.
Page Last Revised - July 14, 2025