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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Holidays, Crafts, September Activities
SEPTEMBER 11 – Patriot day, Make your own bed day, National lace-making day
Making their own beds is a great “first chore” for kids. Not only will it teach them about responsibility, but they’ll be proud of themselves when they’ve completed the task. Remember: Even though the bed will have plenty of lumps, it’s the effort that counts! Be sure to praise your child with a great, big, “GOOD JOB”! (And resist the urge to re-make the bed so that it looks perfect.)
This year marks the 11th anniversary since the attacks on the New York World Trade Center occurred. Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,993 killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Most Americans refer to the day as "Nine-Eleven (9/11)," "September Eleventh," or some variation. Many towns hold local memorials. Or, just stop for your own private moment.
It's lace making day. Tatting and bobbin lace are pretty intricate. But lanyard laces are lots of fun! The box stitch is a good one to start with.
Enjoy a full month of Kids-List Activities
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Holidays, Crafts, September Activities
SEPTEMBER 12 – Chocolate Milkshake day, National video game day
Chocolate milkshakes are always, delicious, but especially after school. Try this delicious Chocolate Milkshake recipe
It's been over a generation since Pong was released by Atari in 1972. Videogames, and now apps are as much a part of childhood as TV and baseball. The key is picking the best ones for your kids. Common Sense Media offers great reviews and advice to help you choose games that meet your family standards and are age appropriate. Then celebrate, by playing something all together!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Holidays, Music, September Activities
SEPTEMBER 14 – Star Spangled Banner, National cream filled donut day
On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key looked through his window to see an enormous flag flying proudly at Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland after a 25-hour attack by the British. He was so moved that he wrote a poem, which was later set to music and became our national anthem.
To commemorate Key’s composition, celebrate being American. Organize your children and the other boys and girls in the neighborhood to create their very own parade.
Get out an American flag to wave and call a few other moms and dads; spur-of-the-moment notice usually works out fine. Tell everyone to dress in red, white, and blue and to grab their rhythm instruments or noisemakers. Get out some pots and pans and wooden spoons to create your own drum corps. Decorate tricycles or other riding or pulling toys for a parade. Some decorating ideas: weave red, white and blue crepe paper through bicycle spokes and tie streamers on the handle bars. Start the parade around the playground or down the sidewalk.
When it's over, learn the words to “The Star Spangled Banner” together - at least the first verse. Star Spangled Banner lyrics Can anyone hit that high b flat?
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Crafts, Hobbies, September Activities, September Holidays
SEPTEMBER 16 – Mexican Independence day, National Play-doh day, Collect rocks day, Roshashana
Looking for a hobby that you can enjoy with your kids, will get them outside, is fun and educational? Rock collecting is a fun hobby that kids and parents can enjoy together According to Sally Taylor, an avid gem and treasure hunter, explorer,writer and owner of RockHoundStation1, you don't need to start "big" to get involved in rock hounding. Her article Rock and Gem Hunting Provides a Healthy Parenting Aide provides some great insights and tips for getting started.
And for the littlest rock collectors? Go on a hunt in your back yard or in the local park and pick up some small rocks that your child thinks are beautiful. These can be displayed in a clear plastic container, or glued to a piece of cardboard.
Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year. At the beginning of the holiday at sundown of the previous evening, the shofar (a rams horn) is blown. It is a serious day, when all the creatures of the earth are remembered by the creator and occurs at the end of the seven days of creation - making it the "birthday of the world." It's a time to wish each other a sweet New Year and delicious honey- sweetened treats are eaten. September is also national honey month. Try some of these delicious honey treats from honey.com
September 16th marks Mexican Independence Day. Houses, streets, buildings, and cars are decorated everywhere in the country. At some point in a Mexican Independence Day celebration, everyone present will give the "El Grito," or yell of Independence, by shouting "Viva Mexico!" It’s a national tradition that’s officially kicked off by the president and carried out by the entire nation. Get your celebration underway by doing the Mexican Hat Dance. Place the sombrero on the floor and play some Mexican music. It's best if you have a group of children sitting in a circle around the sombrero. As you call each child's name, the child goes into the circle and dances around the sombrero to the music. For the dance steps, you can follow these Mexican Hat Dance instructions
Kids just love playing with Play-Doh®. Have fun using cookie cutters or making your own free-form shapes. No Play-doh? Make your own!
Materials
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2tbs. vegetable oil
- Food coloring
How To
- Add a small amount of water to the flour until the consistency is like bread dough.
- Add food coloring (any color) to the water before mixing.
- Mix well.
- If you want to make a larger amount, double the ingredients.
- Store the dough in airtight container or plastic bag.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
crafts, Recipes, September Activities, September Holidays
SEPTEMBER 18 – International eat an apple day
Apples are delicious and healthy. Buy a sampling of different apple varieties, cut them up, and have the kids taste all the different types. Which ones do your kids like best?
Then, cut some apples in half, dip them in tempera paint. Stamp the paint-dipped apple on paper and create some beautiful apple art.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Holidays, Language Arts, September Activities
SEPTEMBER 24 – Love note day, National punctuation day, Family health and fitness day.
There are few surprises better than receiving a love note. Pack one in your child's lunch box, leave one on their pillow, or let them find one taped to the bathroom mirror! What a wonderful way to brighten someone's day!
And while writing that love note, be sure to use the correct punctuation. Today is the day for celebrating the correct use of punctuation. And we all know how a comma in the wrong place can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Did you ever wonder what the difference is between brackets and parentheses? And just what is an elipsis - and what is it used for? Find the answer to these, and other pressing questions at NationalPunctuationDay.com
The 15th annual Family Health and Fitness Day USA is a national health and fitness event for families, set for Saturday, September 24, 2011. (always on the last Saturday in September.) The event's purpose is to promote family involvement in physical activity, one of the goals of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. Getting kids moving is one of the best ways to promote family fitness.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Activities, September Holidays, Book List
SEPTEMBER 29 –Stan Berenstain birthday, Harvest Moon
Stan and Jan Berenstain created the Berenstain Bears for their own children, beginning with the first book, The Big Honey Hunt: 50th Anniversary Party Edition (Beginner Books(R)) in 1962.
Since then, there have been over 300 books, animated TV series and computer games featuring this extended and lovable bear family. Inspired by their sons Leo and Mike, the Berenstain Bears has a story for almost every childhood situation.
Happy birthday, Papa Bear!
On September evenings, the moon takes center stage, appearing larger than it does the rest of the year. For several nights the moon rises at almost the same time, near sunset, and is unusually bright. This bright harvest moon is helpful to farmers in the northern latitudes because it gives them more light by which to harvest crops. Now that you know when the harvest moon will rise, be sure to take your child out to see this glorious sight. If you have a telescope, even better!
Saturday, August 25, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Literacy, Outings, September Activities, Coloring, Library skills, September Holidays
SEPTEMBER 1 - Read a book day, Chicken Boy Day, Emma M. Nutt Day, Mary had a Little Lamb first published in 1830
Every time you share a book with your child, you have an opportunity to instill a love of reading that will last a lifetime. Libraries are a great place to start exposing your kids to the vast array of literature available. Here are some tips to make the experience enjoyable:
- Plan to visit at a time when you are both fed and well-rested.
- Choose comfortable clothes that allow you to get down on the floor and read a book together.
- Ask if your child can get his or her own library card. The American Library Association suggests that you register children for their own cards as soon as they demonstrate interest.
- Make it a special event by telling grandparents, friends and others.
- Be certain to explain that the books you bring home are on loan and must be returned so that some other children can share in reading them. Also stress the importance of treating the books with care.
- Don't view the staff as caregivers. Remember, the time you spend with your kids is as important as the enjoyment they will receive from the books they read
- Invite another mom to visit the library with you, and while one of you browses the adult section the other can stay with the kids.
- If your library is computerized, ask for a printout of the books you’ve checked out. Place the list on the refrigerator door so on return day you'll know which books to take back.
- Bring a large, sturdy book bag that is comfortable to carry when full. Find a public library near you. Search Kids-List for: Community Resources
In 1830, the very first copy of "Mary had a Little Lamb" was published. Print out and color this coloring page while reciting the poem.
Mary had a little lamb
It's fleece was white as snow.
And everywhere that Mary went
The lamb was sure to go.
It followed her to school one day
That was against the rule.
It made the children laugh and play
To see a lamb at school.
Emma M Nutt became the world's first female telephone operator on September 1, 1878. Up until she was hired, this had been a strictly male job. In her honor, why not play a game of "telephone"?
Have one child whisper a message to the child next to them. Keep passing the message along to the next person. At the very end, see how close the message that reaches the end is to the first message. Be prepared for lots of laughing.
Did you know that "Chicken Boy" has been referred to as Los Angeles' statue of liberty? Learn the true story of Chicken Boy here
Mmmm - pass the chicken, please.
Saturday, August 25, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Activities, September Holidays, Book List
SEPTEMBER 8 – Jack Prelutsky’s birthday
Introduce your child to rhymes and poetry. Poet Jack Prelutsky has written 1000’s of silly, funny pun-filled poems. Collections include “It's Raining Pigs & Noodles A Pizza the Size of the Sun A Pizza the Size of the Sun”, and “A Pizza the Size of the Sun.”
Read some of his poetry together, and then enjoy making up your own rhymes.
How many words can you think of that rhyme with “cat?” Get a full month
Friday, August 26, 2011 by Shelley Miles
September Activities, September Holidays, Recipes
SEPTEMBER 5 - Labor Day, Be late for something day, Cheese pizza day
I don't know about you, but I'm always running late - thinking I can fit in one more thing that has to be done. Today is the day that you have an excuse. When you find yourself running a few minutes late, just pull out the "It's be late for something day. I'm just celebrating!"
Invite the neighborhood bambinos over for some creative cooking to celebrate Cheese Pizza Day.
Set out ready-made individual pizza shells, tomato sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. You can also provide bowls of sliced pitted olives, thinly sliced pepperoni or crumbled sausage. Instruct your pint-sized chef to spread the sauce and sprinkle on the cheese and toppings. Pop the pizzas in the oven, pour the milk, and mangia!
Labor Day is celebrated in honor of the huge contributions workers have made to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Talk about some of the country's early laborers such as John Henry, a former slave who worked as a steel driver on the Big Bend Tunnel project in Talcott, West Virginia in the 1870s.
The story goes that when a salesman came boasting of a steam-powered drill; a race was set between man and machine. As legend has it, John Henry—using nothing but muscle, steel spikes, and a hammer—beat the drill, digging five more feet than the machine in the same amount of time.
Remember this amazing testament to hard work and determination by pounding some toy hammers and singing "I've been working on the railroad ."
Introduce your child to a variety of other occupations and what they entail. Cut pictures of people doing various jobs out of magazines and make a career collage. Put out dress-up clothes, props, and other items that will inspire dramatic play.
Enjoy a whole month of Kids-List activities.
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