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Monday, January 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
January Activities, Crafts
JANUARY 21 – Squirrel appreciation day, National hugging day, Martin Luther King day
It's squirrel appreciation day. Besides having cute bushy tailes, there are a number of famous squirrels. See the list - Famous Squirrels Personally, I always liked Rocky.
Hugging makes everyone feel good! However, nothing is as good as hugging your favorite little person. So go for it!! You can make a big hug for anyone and give it to them as a gift.
Materials
- White shelving paper
- Red tempera paint
- Crayons, ribbon
- 1 rubber band
- Paint brush.
How to
- Cut a strip of the white shelving paper as long as your child's outspread arms.
- Paint the bottom of your child's hand (palm and fingers) with the red paint.
- Press child's hand firmly on either end of the paper with fingers pointing outward (be certain to use the unwaxed side).
- Allow print to dry.
- Write "a great big hug from me to you" across the strip with crayons adding some x's and o's for love and kisses.
- Roll the strip up and secure with rubber band. Thank you Dr. Cindy.
In a famous line from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, he says “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” To illustrate Dr. King's message, show your child a brown egg and a white egg. Then break the eggs open. Remind your child that (just like the eggs) though people might look different on the outside, they are the same on the inside. Finish off the discussion by explaining that Dr. King was a civil rights leader who worked for the equal treatment of African-Americans in a time in America when their were denied the same rights and privileges as white Americans. Ask your child the complete this sentence: "I have a dream that one day all people will __________."
Monday, January 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
January Activities, Recipes
JANUARY 22 – George Balanchine birthday, National blonde brownie day
George Balanchine, choreographer and founder of the School of American Ballet and New York City Ballet was born on January 22. Celebrate by putting on some beautiful ballet music and dancing around the house. Give your child some scarves to whirl and twirl with. Dancing is a wonderful way to express yourself, and it’s fun, too. Most dance schools will invite you to observe a class. Traci Vonderhaar shares how to pick a performing arts program for you child. Choosing a performing arts program
I'm not sure who invented blonde brownies, but they sure taste good.
Blonde Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (12 ounce) packageSemi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
How to
- PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 15x10-inch baking dish.
- COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Beat sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Spread into prepared pan.
- BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Book List, February Activities, Sports
FEBRUARY 23- First mass polio vaccination 1956, Tennis day
In 1952, the US reported almost 58,000 cases of Polio, mostly affecting children. Then, the good news came, Dr. Jonas Salk created the first effective vaccination against Polio. A mass inoculation of children, reduced polio cases 85-90% Today, the world is almost Polio free. Inspire your child with the story of Dr. Jonas Salk.
Tennis is a wonderful sport for kids. Playing outside with friends, or hitting a ball against the garage door is so much fun that kids will forget that they are actually exercising. Grab a racket and some balls and head over to the local park. For helpful tips on getting kids started, the right types of balls for kids and the right size equipment, visit USTA's (United States Tennis Association) 10 and Under Tennis Find a place to play with USTA's Find a facility
Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
February Activities, Recipes
FEBRUARY 25-National pancake week
It’s easy to give pancakes personality! Just provide your little one with raisins, cherries, berries, syrup, and whipped cream and let him or her put a face on each flapjack. Make a game of it by asking your child to create a face that’s happy, sad, mad, etc. Create a pancake puppy by using a large pancake for the face, and two smaller ones for the ears. Try making these fun Shape Pancakes – 1 part craft, 1 part cooking for a kid-pleasing breakfast treat. Betty Crocker and Howdini shows you how to make fun shaped pancakes without a mold! Try out x's and o's or a cute piggie!
How to make fun and creative pancakes for kids
Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
February 29 - Leap Year
Happy Leap Year!
If your child is born on a leap year, they are called a "leap day" baby.
Have fun counting your child's age by their "birthdays" instead of years passed since their birth.
Leap Year, Leap Year
When will you be?
Every four years
Then you'll see.
You want more?
We do too!
How many more
can you Leap to?
Take a day off work - and go enjoy this special extra 24 hours.
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