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Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, recipes, November activities
NOVEMBER 23— Eat a cranberry day, National cashew day, Sinkie day
I believe that Sinkie day is the day that you enjoy all those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers while eating over the "sinkie" Whip up some great concoctions to enjoy over the sink - dinner roll, turkey and cranberry sandwiches, ham, mustard and cranberry sandwiches, sweet potato and salsa roll-ups. Mmmm
Cranberries are native to the US, and may have even been served at the very first Thanksgiving. Cranberries grow on vines in bogs (soft, marshy ground near a wetland). When the berries are ripe, the bogs are flooded which knocks the berries off the vine. The berries float to the surface and are scooped up.
Cranberries are super healthy. Filled with vitamin C, anitoxidants and PACS (proanthocyanidins), cranberries are good for your mouth (prevents bacteria), your heart, your stomach, and help prevent urinary tract infections. They are delicious and go very well with Turkey. ;-)
Try some of these terrific kid-friendly Cranberry Recipes from Ocean Spray.
How do you celebrate cashew day? Why, eat cashews of course. Or you can try these Cashew cookies
Have you ever wondered where cashews come from? Check out this video.
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, November activities
NOVEMBER 24— Celebrate your unique talent day
Everyone has a special talent. What is yours? Can you raise each eyebrow one at a time? Sing really high notes? Or can you do 100 somersaults in a row. Today - take the time to celebrate what makes you uniquely you!
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
craft, November activities, November holidays
NOVEMBER 27— Pins and needles day
The anticipation of the holiday season has kids everywhere sitting on "pins and needles" And they are also useful for sewing.
Sewing is a wonderful activity for kids - and sewing on a button is an equally useful skill for boys and girls.
Kids-Sewing-Projects has excellent online beginning sewing lessons just right for young children. For example, lesson one, shows the basics of sewing. Lesson two covers threading a needle. Check them out. Beginning Sewing Lessons
For really little kids, sewing cards are lots of fun. About.com tells you how to make your own. Make your own sewing cards
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November activities, November holidays, Square dancing
NOVEMBER 29—Square dance day
Square dancing was introduced into the U.S. by the first immigrants to New England (primarily English and French) via their national folk dances. Later, as immigrants came from other countries; their influence transformed the dances into a uniquely American form. As the country’s population moved west and south, regional differences in square dancing began to develop. For example, square dances popular in the east are based on simple patterns, with one couple dancing at a time. Western square dances involve several couples dancing in more complex patterns. So swing your partner and burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories to Turkey in the Straw.
Sunday, October 28, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, recipes, November activities
NOVEMBER 3 - Sandwich Day, Cliche day
In honor of the inventor of the sandwich—Englishman John Montague, Fourth Earl of Sandwich—get out the bread and all the fixings and start stacking! Sandwiches are a great way to introduce kids to cooking—there’s no oven or stove to worry about, no measuring involved, and you can make a sandwich as simple or complex as you like.
Challenge your child to come up with his or her own unique sandwich recipe. If it’s a “keeper,” name the creation after your child in keeping with the deli tradition of naming sandwiches after famous people. And remember, no matter how tall the sandwich, “hold the toothpicks”!
Enjoy these kid friendly sandwich recipes
Although cliches are phrases have been overused to death, we all still say them - sometimes because they are familiar, and sometimes to pass along wisdom. How many times have you heard:
He's growing like a weed
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Following in his footsteps
Many hands make light work
Sunday, October 28, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November activities, November holidays, Animals
NOVEMBER 5— Guy Fawkes Day, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Animal shelters and rescue organizations provide a safe haven for homeless pets, provide animal education and of course, help place all those adorable pups and kitties in loving homes. Show your love by lending a hand. Here are ideas for What Kids Can Do Many shelters also have volunteer programs for teens. Find an animal shelter near you.
Can't forget Guy Fawkes day. aka Bonfire Night, Crackers Night (I'm married to a Brit.) This is the time of the year for fireworks in the UK.
Guy Fawkes (British Traditional)
Remember, remember, the 5th of November
The Gunpowder Treason and plot ;
I know of no reason why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes,
'Twas his intent.
To blow up the King and the Parliament.
Three score barrels of powder below.
Poor old England to overthrow.
By God's providence he was catch'd,
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holloa boys, Holloa boys, let the bells ring
Holloa boys, Holloa boys, God save the King!
Hip hip Hoorah !
Hip hip Hoorah !
A penny loaf to feed ol'Pope,
A farthing cheese to choke him.
A pint of beer to rinse it down,
A faggot of sticks to burn him.
Burn him in a tub of tar,'
Burn him like a blazing star.
Burn his body from his head,
Then we'll say: ol'Pope is dead.
Sunday, October 28, 2012 by Shelley Miles
literacy, November activities, November holidays
NOVEMBER 7—Daylight savings ends, International Tongue Twister Day
Tongue twisters are fun and funny. Try saying these 5 times fast!
A Tudor who tooted a flute
tried to tutor two tooters to toot.
Said the two to their tutor,
"Is it harder to toot
or to tutor two tooters to toot?"
Or
Which witch wished which wicked wish?
Or
Six slippery snails, slid slowly seaward.
Enjoy sleeping in an extra hour!
Sunday, October 28, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, recipes, November activities
NOVEMBER 8-Cook something bold day
Have the kids create something wild and wacky for dinner!
Lay out lots of healthy, delicious and varied ingredients.
- Cooked pasta
- Cut up chicken or other meat
- Cut up vegetables
- Cut up fruits
- Pomegranate seeds - dried cranberries -etc
- Nuts
- Sauces - vinagrette, tomato etc.
- Grated cheeses
- Chicken broth
Provide a couple of bowls - and let them "toss" together something bold and delicious.
You could end up with soup, salad or pasta - or a mash-up of all three.
They can even create unique creations for each member of the family. They can't go wrong - because it will all taste delicious. This is a great project for using up leftovers. Don't forget the aprons!
Get a full month of Kids-List activities
Sunday, October 28, 2012 by Shelley Miles
outings, art, November activities, November holidays
NOVEMBER 9— Go to an Art Museum Today Day
Take a stroll in a local art museum or art gallery. Talk to your child about the different paintings, photographs and sculptures you see and the artists who created them. Discuss the colors and the way the different types of art look. Some museums have a children’s exhibit where children can touch and feel different art materials.
It is okay to just visit a small part of the museum in one outing. When your children get restless, it is time to go. Bring home some postcards of the artwork you saw.
When you get home, whip out the crayons, finger-paints and paper. Put the postcards, your child’s masterpieces, and a photo in an album to commemorate the day.
Sunday, October 28, 2012 by Shelley Miles
craft, November activities, November holidays
NOVEMBER 10—Forget-Me-Not Day, Area code day
The North American Numbering Plan - which included the creation of 3 digit area codes was created by ATT in 1947 to facilitate direct dialing - without the assistance of operators. (We've come a long way.)
Celebrate by helping your young child learn your full 10 digit phone number. Most children are ready to learn their phone numbers by age 3 or 4.
Sing a song to help your child remember your phone number.
"Are you Sleeping (Frere Jacques)" is a good tune for learning all 10 digits. For example: Substitue the lyrics as follows - (using a made up number as an example)
Are you sleeping, are you sleeping? (1,2,3,4) (1,2,3,4)
Brother John? Brother John? (567) (567)
Morning bells are ringing, Morning bells are ringing. (8901) (8901)
Ding Ding Dong, Ding Ding Dong
Have your child practice dialing the number on the phone. Some kids remember better by listening. Others by doing.
The forget-me-not is a symbol of friendship and true love. One legend tells how all the plants and animals shrank away from Adam and Eve when the two were expelled from the Garden of Eden—except for one tiny blue flower that said, "Forget me not!"
Make your own forget-me-nots by cutting petal shapes out of blue construction paper and gluing to the top of craft sticks that have been painted green. Add green paper leaves to the “stems,” then spray with perfume for a beautiful fragrance.
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