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What is a Leap Year and Why Do We Have One?
In this math and calendar lesson, kids learn about leap year, an important part of how our calendar works. In this video, I introduce students to leap year and explain what it is and why we have it. Kids learn about leap day, February 29, and how leap years help keep our calendar lined up with the Earth’s movement around the sun. The lesson explains these ideas in a simple, kid-friendly way that helps students understand how time and calendars work. This lesson is designed for elementary stude
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