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Thanksgiving Etiquette Tips for Kids
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Etiquette, November holidays, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner gives your child the chance to show off the good manners they've been learning. Here are some tips that will make your child a welcome guest at any dinner.
- When you are served your meal, always say thank you.
- Wait for everyone at the table to have food before you eat.
- Chew with your mouth closed.
- Eat with a fork unless the food is meant to be eaten with fingers.
- Don't stuff your mouth full of food. It's a choking hazard.
- Ask that items be passed to you. No grabbing across the table. And don't forget the "please and thank you"
- If you don't like something, don't eat it. Either say "no thank you" or put some on your plate and don't eat it. Don't say "Eeww! I don't like that." You don't want to hurt the chef's feelings
- Try to eat slowly. The meal is just as much about eating together as it is about eating.
- Keep your napkin on your lap. Only use it to dab your mouth or to wipe your fingers. If you need a tissue, excuse yourself from the table.
- Do not pick anything out of your teeth. Excuse yourself from the table and go to the restroom if you must pick.
- Always say thank you to the host for dinner. If you particularly liked something, be sure to say so. The host will like knowing you enjoyed yourself.
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, November activities
NOVEMBER 19—Have a bad day day
Everyone is entitled to a bad day. Have your kids write down or tell you about the reasons they had a bad day. It's important for them to know that some days are better than others. Feelings change, and tomorrow might feel different than today. Then, try to think of reasons to make it better. My personal favorite is going our for ice cream!
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, November activities
NOVEMBER 21—World hello day
This day was established to help promote world peace through personal communication. Practice greeting people with your child by saying “hello.” in English, and then saying hello in another language. Talk about other ways people greet each other. For example, in many countries, people shake hands, in Japan, with a bow. Find out How to say hello in other countries.
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, November activities
NOVEMBER 22—Thanksgiving, Start your own country day, Humane Society anniversary
When a few generations are gathered for the holidays, the family album can be the perfect inspiration for some lively stories about past events and a trip down memory lane. For fun, make a game of matching up childhood photos of different relatives. If possible, give Grandma and Grandpa the floor and let them tell about how things were when they were young. Though this may not be a physical trip, little ones will find it a most exciting adventure!
On the way to my aunt's house for Thanksgiving, my father always sang this song. Over the River and Through the Woods
Did you ever want to be the leader of your very own country? Well, today is your lucky day! First, show your child different countries on the globe/map, being sure to point out the one where you live. Let your child pick the part of the world where he or she would like the new country to be. Now comes the fun part! Make up the new country’s name. It can be silly, or simply (your child’s name)’s Country. Decide what animals live in your country. Come up with a pledge or national song. Think about what foods you and your citizens will eat. And of course, be sure to design a great-looking flag!
The United States Humane Society was founded in 1954. One way for kids to help animals is to donate things they need. Some welcome items include:
- Treats
- Pet food
- Towels
- Old blankets
The animals will also have something to be thankful for.
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, November activities
NOVEMBER 25- National parfait day
Everyone loves parfaits, especially when they are homemade. Gather up the tall glasses, and all your favorite goodies. Layers are the key to a truly scrumptious parfait. You will need ice cream or yogurt, fruit, some chocolate or butterscotch sauce, and you can’t forget the whipped cream.
My personal favorite is this healthy breakfast parfait. Layer greek yogurt, with mangos, blueberries, and strawberries and sprinkles of granola. Top it off with some honey and walnuts.
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, book list, crafts, November holidays
NOVEMBER 28—Red planet day, Make your own head day
Make your Own Head day is often a spring board for creative self- portrait art projects. Make your own head out of clay, or with Mr. Potato Head. Maybe do paper mache over a balloon, or used a stuffed sock for a base and glue on googly eyes, yarn hair, and a felt mouth. This is something the whole family can participate in. Take a photo of finished "family" and you will have the most original and personal Holiday cards of all your friends.
Whether it's Gullivers Travels, War of the Worlds, Stranger in a Strange Land or The Martian Chronicals, Mars,the red planet has provided an ongoing source of fascination. Mars is present in our lives every week as Tuesday, Martes in Spanish, Mardi in French. Learn more about our nearest neighbor, playing these cool Mars NASA Games . Then go out with your kids, look at the night sky and imagine what life might be like on the red planet.
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.
Monday, October 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
November holidays, November activities
NOVEMBER 30— Day of friendship
Where would we be without our friends? Ask your child about his friends. Learn who they are, and what your child likes about each one. You’ll learn a lot about your child. Write down the nice things that your child says about his friends. Take some photos of your child and friends, write down the positive things your child said about their friend, and put them together in a small album to give as a thoughtful and special holiday gift.
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.
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