Category Archives: Fun Holidays

August is Peach Month!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Sandy

What a great time to enjoy that fuzzy fruit.  While you’re eating your peaches, try reading James and the Giant Peach out loud to the group.  This Roald Dahl book is perfect for sharing during this lazy month before school … Continue reading →

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May 2 is World Laughter Day

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Sandy

Hahahahaha, hee hee hee hee, hohohoho, giggle snort, guffaw.  However you say it, laughter brightens our lives and the lives of those around us.  They also tell us it’s healthy to laugh, so how about a fistful of jokes and … Continue reading →

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Get Set for Charles Dickens Day

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Sandy

February 7 is Charles Dickens Day.  Now before you get all skeptical and fussy about age groups, remember that Dickens is responsible for many of your child’s favorite stories.  Even young children usually know the stories of Scrooge and Oliver … Continue reading →

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USO Day

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Sandy

February 4 is USO Day!  What a great day to plan a talent show!  Older kids can research the history of the USO and its important role with our overseas troops.  Younger kids can just learn that the USO brings … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Serpent Day

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Sandy

February 1 is Serpent Day.  What can you do?  How about writing a story about a serpent, coloring serpent pictures, or writing math story problems about serpents? If you’re looking for a game to play, how about “Catch the Serpent’s … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Bonus Fun

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Sandy

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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