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Sunday, September 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Fire safety, History, October activities, October holidays
OCTOBER 9 –Leif Erikson day, Universal Music day, World post day, Fire prevention day
World Post Day commemorates setting up world-wide standanrds and for the delivery of mail around the world through the set up of the Universal Postal Union in 1863. As more countries joined , the Universal Postal Union became a specialized agency within the United Nations.
One way to introduce your child to other cultures by writing letters to a penpal .
Students of the World is an organization that helps students find penpals from other countries who are the same age. While in today's world of texting and emailing, there is something very special about receiving a paper letter. In addition to having a new friend, think of all the great stamps your child will be able to collect.
500 years before Christopher Columbus, Leif Erikson, who was a Norse explorer, is believed to be the first European to land in North America. The BBC has put together a very kid-friendly and and interesting site to introduce your kids to the lives of the Vikings
Universal Music Day is all about celebrating making music! Music is a universal language that anyone can speak. So grab your pots and pans, maracas, recorders and ukuleles and make some music.
Each year, over 20,000 people in the US are injured in fires. Children make up 15-20% of fire deaths. Children are naturally curious about fire. Here are some tips from the US Fire Administration on teaching young children about fire and keeping them safe.
Sunday, September 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
October activities, October holidays, games
OCTOBER 13– International top spinning day, National bring your teddy bear to work and school day
International Top Spinning Day is a world wide celebration. According to the Spinning Top and Yo Yo Museum in Burlington, Wisconson, tops are found in virtually every culture. Here is a list from the museum of what tops are called in other countries. And what can kids learn from playing with tops? Prinicples of physics, art (optical illusions) and math. Go give your top a spin!
Argentina - Trompo
Australia - Kiolap
Belgium - Toppen (Dutch)
Bulgaria - Pumpal
Cambodia - Too loo (Hmong)
Croatia - Svrdlo, Zvrk
Denmark - Snurretop
Esperanto - Turbo
France - Toupie
Germany - Dilldop Germany Kreisel
Ghana - Ate
Greece - Sbora
Hungary - Porgo
Iceland - Skopparahringla
India - Lattoo
Israel - Dreidel, Sevivon
Italy - Trottola
Japan - Koma
Korea - Pang-lh
Laos - Too loo
Malaysia - Gasing
Mexico - Trompo, Pirinola
New Zealand - Potakas, Maori
Norway - Spinnhurr
Peru - Trompo
Poland - Bak
Puerto Rico - Chobita, Vaca
Russia - Volchok
Spain - Baldufa
Sri Lanka - Pamper
Switzerland - Spielbreisel, Pfurri
Taiwan - Gan Leh
Turkey - Topac
United Kingdom - Humming top, spinning top
United States - Top, peg top, pump top
Venezuela - Trompo, Zaranda
Today is also the day to bring your Teddy Bear to school. For a fun activity, talk to your child's teacher about everyone bringing their Teddy bears (or other stuffed animals) to school. Then discuss with your what Teddy saw and did all day. You may be surprised at some of Teddy's wild adventures!
Sunday, September 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
October activities, October holidays, crafts
OCTOBER 17 –Mulligan day, world toy camera day, wear something gaudy day
What is a Mulligan anyhow? It's a term that comes from golf. It means you can take your turn over, and try again. We all learn from making mistakes. Especially when we "try, try again."
On World Toy Camera Day, photographers share the pictures they've taken with toy cameras. Older kids might like to build their own toy camera. Ehow explains how to make a pinhole camera
Time to throw good taste out the window! Your goal? To become a “fashion don’t.” Let your child pile on as many clothes and accessories as he or she wants, regardless of color, pattern, or style. Head to your own closet and do the same. Have a gaudy fashion show and take turns snapping photos of each other in your outrageous attire.
Sunday, September 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
October holidays, recipes, October activities
OCTOBER 18 –National chocolate cupcake day, Alaska Day
Chocolate cupcakes are hard to resist. Thank goodness there is a day dedicated to them. This wonderful recipe for Devil's Food Cupcakes from Martha Stewart came with rave reviews from 125 people.
Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the territory and the raising of the U.S. flag at Sitka, in 1867. Honor Alaska by making snow cones together. Place ice cubes in a blender and crush until slushy. Add a small amount of fruit juice and blend together. Scoop into a cup and enjoy.
Sunday, September 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
October activities, October holidays, games
OCTOBER 21– International stuttering awareness day, Count your buttons day
When you go to your childs closet this morning, choose something with buttons. Count your buttons as you or your child fastens each one. Go on a “button hunt” and count how many objects with buttons you can find (pillows, purses, toys etc.) Create a piece of art by gluing buttons of different colors, sizes, and designs onto construction paper. (Supervise closely because buttons are choking hazards.)
Invite some friends over to play a game of “Button, Button, Who’s Got the Button?” To play- someone hides the button while the other players cover their eyes or go in another room. Then the search begins. Tell the players who is getting close to the button by calling “Name of Child is getting warm, warmer, hot” When someone is going the wrong way, call out “Name of Child is getting cold, colder or ice cold” The person who finds the button, gets to hide it for the next round.
Saturday, September 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
October activities, October holidays, crafts
OCTOBER 5 – World teacher day, Balloons around the world day, Do something nice day
Balloons around the world day celebrates balloon artists. Here are some amazing balloon art photos
Does your child have a favorite teacher? World teacher day is a wonderful opportunity to let your child's teacher know much they are appreciated. An average teacher spends over $500 of their own money buying supplies for their classrooms each year. Get together with other parents, and get a gift card for your teacher to buy class supplies. Stores like Walmart and Target have programs to give back to schools. Or, get a wish list from the teacher. You'll be doing something nice and will be helping both your teacher and benefiting your child's education.
Monday, September 24, 2012 by Shelley Miles
October activities, October holidays, Dental Hygiene
October 2– Phileas Fogg's wager day, World card making day, Name your car day, World smile day
In "Around the World in 80 Days", on October 2, Phileas Foggs took a bet that he could travel around the world in 80 days. Sit with your child with a globe and see what countries you would pass through on a trip around the world.Visit Mama Lisa's to hear children's songs from all the different countries. Enchanted Learning has printable flags for each country that your child can color.
Have some silly fun by naming the family car. Ask everyone to suggest a name. If you can’t decide which name is best, write the choices on a piece of paper, put the names in a hat, and choose one.
You can’t have a beautiful smile without having clean teeth. It is never too early to teach your child about good dental hygiene. Take your child to buy his or her very own toothbrush and toothpaste. If your child picks them out, he or she will be more likely to use them. Stand in front of the mirror, tooth brushes in hand, squeeze on the toothpaste, and brush away, side by side. Rinse, wipe, and show off those pearly whites.
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