June 2024 Calendar for Kids
Are you looking for a traceable calendar activity for your kids? Then the June 2024 Calendar for Kids is perfect for you! I made this calendar as part of our morning basket for my kids and I decided to share it as a freebie for you!
June 2024 is right around the corner! Summertime is about to start and with that are some important dates to remember.
- June 1st: Start of the month is a Saturday
- June 9th: National Day in several countries
- June 14th: Flag Day in the United States
- June 16th: Father’s Day in many countries
- June 21st: Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere
- June 30th: End of the month is a Sunday
How to Print June 2024 Calendar for Kids
Simply click the image of the calendar below and follow your computer prompts to print! This is for personal use only. Please contact me at hello@hsfg.org for further permissions. This is perfect for your early elementary kids to trace daily to work on calendar time! You can find many of our other free printable activities here!
The history of the month of June
The month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, who was the wife of Jupiter and the queen of the gods in Roman mythology. In ancient Roman times, the month of June was associated with weddings and was considered to be a favorable time to get married. This association with marriage is believed to have led to the popularity of June weddings in modern times.
In terms of historical events, June has been a significant month for many cultures and societies. For example, in the United States, June 14th is celebrated as Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the American flag in 1777. Additionally, June 19th, known as Juneteenth, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
In terms of natural events, June 21st marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which is the longest day of the year and has been celebrated in various cultures as a time of abundance and fertility.
Overall, the month of June has a rich history and is associated with various cultural, historical, and natural events.
As always, Happy Learning!
–Tyla
