Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Friday, April 1, 2011
Happy April Fool's Day!
April Fool's Day Lunch- Gag lunch
April Fool's Day Cupcakes- meatloaf in disguise
April Fool's Day Food- an assortment of gag food ideas
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Groundhog Day
It's February 2nd which means today is Groundhog Day! Watch this video to learn the history of Grounhog Day and find out if Phil saw his shadow or not!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Classic Christmas Movies
Here are a few classic movies to get you in the spirit of Christmas! Happy Holidays!
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
About July
July, the Seventh Month
(Credit: Farmer's Almanac)
Thursday is the first day of July. Julius Caesar named July after himself when he reworked the old Roman calendar. (Ironically, the change went into effect in 44 B.C., the year Caesar was assassinated.) See the origin of month names.Although Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun this month, the sunshine comes with enough power to make July the warmest month in most of the continent.
July is for sailboats and lemonade, thunderstorms and ripe peaches, haying and fireworks. Traditionalists eat eggs on St. Swithin’s Day (the 15th) and oysters on St. James’s Day (the 26th). The rest of us fire up our grills or head for the clam shack.
(Credit: Farmer's Almanac)
Thursday is the first day of July. Julius Caesar named July after himself when he reworked the old Roman calendar. (Ironically, the change went into effect in 44 B.C., the year Caesar was assassinated.) See the origin of month names.Although Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun this month, the sunshine comes with enough power to make July the warmest month in most of the continent.
July is for sailboats and lemonade, thunderstorms and ripe peaches, haying and fireworks. Traditionalists eat eggs on St. Swithin’s Day (the 15th) and oysters on St. James’s Day (the 26th). The rest of us fire up our grills or head for the clam shack.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Midsummer Day
Today is Midsummer Day or in some circles...St John the Baptist Day!
Here is a blurb from the Farmer's Almanac
"Although Midsummer Day occurs near the beginning of summer, to the farmer it is the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting, and an occasion for celebration.
The English church considered it a “Quarter Day,” one of the four major divisions of the liturgical year.
After Midsummer Day, the days shorten. In Lithuanian tradition, the dew on Midsummer Day was said to make old people look younger. We say, it's worth a try!"
Through all the long midsummer day,
The meadow-sides are sweet with hay.
–John Townsend Trowbridge (1827–1916)
Here is a blurb from the Farmer's Almanac
"Although Midsummer Day occurs near the beginning of summer, to the farmer it is the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting, and an occasion for celebration.
The English church considered it a “Quarter Day,” one of the four major divisions of the liturgical year.
After Midsummer Day, the days shorten. In Lithuanian tradition, the dew on Midsummer Day was said to make old people look younger. We say, it's worth a try!"
Through all the long midsummer day,
The meadow-sides are sweet with hay.
–John Townsend Trowbridge (1827–1916)
Bald Eagle T-Shirts for the 4th of July
Looking for a fun craft for the 4th? Your kids will have fun making these patriotic bald eagle, Hand-Some Tees! The boys and I made these the other day and we had a lot of fun!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
June 14th: Flag Day
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Watch this video to learn about our flag's history (Note: the ad at the beginning of the video uses the word Ass a few times...otherwise the video about Flag Day is fine for children). Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Mama Urchin has some cool ideas for Father's Day. The Altoid tin is a really neat alternative to your typical greeting card!
The Magic Onions have a cute idea for making a Rainbow Picture Frame for Father's Day!
So why do we celebrate Father's Day?
The Magic Onions have a cute idea for making a Rainbow Picture Frame for Father's Day!
So why do we celebrate Father's Day?
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mother's Day Gifts
If your child would like some ideas for Mother's Day gifts they can make check out The Crafty Crow . They have some cute Mother's Day gift ideas like clay bracelets and hand prints on tote bags.
As I was looking online for other ideas for Mother's Day I came across this video about how to treat your mom on Mother's Day. Maybe your teens might enjoy this somewhat humerous video and learn something in the process!
I also came across this cute paper tulip craft. If your mom, aunt, gradmother, etc is allergic to flowers or just doesn't have a green thumb these can take their place. It is the thought that counts right? You could use some decorative paper and get as creative as you want.
Here is a sweet song for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day Song and Video - For more funny movies, click here
Happy Mother's Day!
As I was looking online for other ideas for Mother's Day I came across this video about how to treat your mom on Mother's Day. Maybe your teens might enjoy this somewhat humerous video and learn something in the process!
I also came across this cute paper tulip craft. If your mom, aunt, gradmother, etc is allergic to flowers or just doesn't have a green thumb these can take their place. It is the thought that counts right? You could use some decorative paper and get as creative as you want.
Here is a sweet song for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day Song and Video - For more funny movies, click here
Happy Mother's Day!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Arbor Day Activities
Today is Arbor Day. You could plant a tree or you could check out these ideas from
Apples 4 the Teacher. Happy Arbor Day!
Apples 4 the Teacher. Happy Arbor Day!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Easter Egg Roll at White House
Just discovered that you can watch the Easter Egg Roll event at the White House live online. Here is the link
Later we may go rolls some eggs on the grass too!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Origami Clovers
Saw this on Origami-Instructions.com what a super cool idea for St. Patrick's Day! Here are the original instructions.
Here is some history behind the St. Patrick's Day holiday:
Enjoy St Patty's Day!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
President's Day
What to do for President's Day with your little ones? Color of course!
Washington & Lincoln Color page
Since Washington's Birthday is observed today I also found this outline of his face.
I am going to use it as a pattern and we are going to make silohouettes.
We'll probably also read a book about president's.
Washington & Lincoln Color page
Since Washington's Birthday is observed today I also found this outline of his face.
I am going to use it as a pattern and we are going to make silohouettes.
We'll probably also read a book about president's.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Make your own Chinese Lantern
Today is Chinese New Year. The boys and I are making Chinese Lanterns. Here is a simple tutorial. One difference we are doing is using to colors together (red and Yellow).
Chinese Lantern
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Chinese Lantern
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Chinese New Year
Amy at Kids Love Learning has a really great post about Celebrating Chinese New Year that includes lots of resouces for celebrating this Asian cultural holiday.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
12 Days of Christmas
This year I thought it would be fun to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas. Since the kids are still young coloring pages are just the right thing. I found these, 12 Days of Christmas coloring pages at Dltk.
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