Have you ever heard of the dog days of August? That's the hottest time of the year. The term "dog days" is thought to come from the rising of Sirius, the Dog Star. Or maybe it comes from the fact that in August, we often see dogs lying in the shade, trying to avoid the hot sun.
Wherever we get the term, I think the "dog days of August" can give us a fun writing exercise. If we have dog days in August, what do we have the other months?
How about these?
- The white rabbit days of January. (Because some rabbits turn white to blend in with the snow.)
- The chocolate days of February. (Because we celebrate Valentine's Day.)
- The squall days of March. (Because we often have big, windy storms.)
- The batter days of April. (Because baseball starts in April.)
How about May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December? What special "days" name can you give to those months?
We don't want cats to be jealous that dogs have "dog days." What month would have "cat days?"
Have fun thinking up "days" names for each month of the year. For extra fun, make a calendar with illustrations. And don't forget to give your dog extra water in August.
