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New Year’s Day Bonus Fun
It’s January first, and everyone’s usually pretty laid back, except possibly the young kids who didn’t stay up long past midnight. If you need some ideas for fun on New Year’s Day, maybe these will help. January first has other … Continue reading
Hooray! It’s….NATIONAL BICARBONATE OF SODA DAY!!
Wow, that’s a mouthful! But it’s the honest truth. National Bicarbonate of Soda Day is December 30th. Now what can we do to celebrate? Science, that’s what! Sodium bicarbonate, when combined with vinegar, can cause all kinds of commotion. Mix … Continue reading
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Happy Square Dance Day!
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
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Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
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
What a Deal!
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
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National Educational Support Professionals Day
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
I Love to Write Day
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
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America Recycles Day
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
Geography Awareness Week
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
Five Reasons to Sign Up for the List
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