Monthly Archives: November 2010

Happy Square Dance Day!

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Sandy

Square Dancing is almost a forgotten art in some areas.  Revive this fun, energetic pastime today!  It’s not only entertaining, but it’s also a great way to get and stay fit.  Here are some resources to get you started: Square … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Holidays | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Happy Square Dance Day!

Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Sandy

November 24 is Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day. Get everyone into the act by planning and hosting a talent show for your family, neighborhood or classroom. Everyone has a talent to share, sometimes it just needs to be discovered. Talents … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Holidays | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day

What a Deal!

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Sandy

You’ll want to check this out!  From now through December, you can try the Holiday Learning For Kids Member Site absolutely free!  Sign up today to take full advantage of this holiday gift….the December posts begin on November 23rd to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on What a Deal!

National Educational Support Professionals Day

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Sandy

Tomorrow (November 17) is National Educational Support Professionals Day.  What can you and your charges do to celebrate?  These folks work tirelessly to make the school experience productive and outstanding for many people.  Be sure to say THANK YOU to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Holidays | Tagged , , | Comments Off on National Educational Support Professionals Day

I Love to Write Day

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Sandy

Here is a collection of free online story starters for kids that you can use for I Love to Write Day (November 15) or anytime~! Free Illustrated Story Starters Story Starters Literacy-Writing (Fiction) Writing Prompts Story Starters (great for little … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Holidays | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on I Love to Write Day

America Recycles Day

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Sandy

With everyone being so environmentally conscious, this is a great day to do what we can to encourage recycling.  America Recycles Day is November 15.  Here are a few ideas to use with your children or students: Make a recycling … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Holidays | Tagged , , | Comments Off on America Recycles Day

Geography Awareness Week

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Sandy

According to a 2006 National Geographic poll, nine out of ten young adults couldn’t locate Afghanistan on a map.  Half of the respondents couldn’t locate New York City!!  Many people in our society are appallingly geographically illiterate.  This is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Holidays | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Geography Awareness Week

Five Reasons to Sign Up for the List

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Sandy

By now, I think you’ve heard that Holiday Learning for Kids has a mailing list.   Here are five great reasons to sign up: Every email is packed with ideas about how to use crazy holidays to brighten your home or … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday List | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Five Reasons to Sign Up for the List

Cook Something Bold Day

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Sandy

What a great and exciting day this could be!  November 8 is Cook Something Bold Day.  Bold can mean many things to different people, so pick an option that’s likely to go over well with your family.  Try a spicy … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Holidays | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Cook Something Bold Day