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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Shelley Miles
March Activities, Book List
MARCH 2-Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Reading is widely acknowledged to be the most beneficial thing a parent can do with a child in terms of bolstering language skills and imagination. Reading is also an excellent vehicle for expanding your child’s awareness of different places and people.
Be sure to take some time out today and read a story to your child. And since it is also Dr. Seuss’s (1904-1991) birthday, it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to "The Cat in the Hat", "Green Eggs and Ham", or any of this legendary writer/illustrator’s many wacky and wonderful rhyming works. Enjoy some Seuss Games to play in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday
Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
January Activities, Book list
JANUARY 26 – Mary Mapes Dodge birthday
Mary Mapes Dodge is best know for writing Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates.While this book is written at a grade 9-12 reading level, much younger children can enjoy the classic story when you read the book aloud. Or, enjoy the movie. Then head down to the local ice skating rink. Ice Skating Rink Directory
Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
January Activities, Book list
JANUARY 27 – Lewis Carroll’s birthday, Thomas Crapper day
Cuddle up with your kids and enjoy reading Alice in Wonderland together. Then, take a trip Through the Looking Glass to where the Jabberwocky lives. Jabberwocky
Today celebrates London plumber Thomas Crapper - who did much to popularize the flush toilet. He did have the honor of supplying the toilets to the home of King Edward V11 in the 1880s, supplying 30 toilets. Think how much more convenient potty training is with indoor facilities.
Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
January Activities, Book list
JANUARY 31– Inspire your heart with art day, Lloyd Alexander birthday
Set the artist free, inside of your little one, by letting him paint, color, sculpt or just scribble. Allowing this artistic freedom encourages creativity, hones fine motor skills, and teaches children to stay on task. It takes patience for little fingers to paint and scribble or to sculpt a puppet out of clay. You never know- you might have a little Picasso in your midst!
Happy birthday to Lloyd Alexander, author of The Black Cauldron (part of The Chronicles of Prydain)
Thursday, November 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
December Activities, Book List
DECEMBER 29 - Molly (Garrett) Bang birthday
Molly (Garrett) Bang has written many beautiful books for children often drawing on folk tales from many lands. If you haven't discovered Molly Bang yet, your kids are missing out on some delightful story telling. Curl up in front of the fire and enjoy some of these wonderful stories.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Activities, September Holidays, Book list
SEPTEMBER 22 – Elephant appreciation day, Hobbit Day, Oktoberfest begins
Today marks the birthday of hobbits, Bildo and Frodo Baggins. Try these fun Hobbit party games: Pass the Parcel, Secret Scavenger Hunt and Biggest Birthday Greeting.
Appreciate an elephant today! Whether African or Indian, elephants are one of the biggest and most benevolent creatures on our planet. Just like humans, elephants, laugh, cry, play, and grieve. Elephant families are ruled by a matriarch, and usually consist of her female offspring and their young. An elephant is pregnant for eighteen to twenty-two months, the longest for any animal. The oldest elephant lived to be 82 years old!
However, these majestic animals are in danger, because of poaching and loss of habitat.. “An elephant never forgets,” and we as humans must not forget to respect these magnificent creatures. On this day of appreciating elephants, let’s try to do our share.
Children love books about elephants, so take some special time to read some all time favorites:
The Story of Babar
Elmer (Elmer Books)
Walt Disney's Dumbo (Disney Wonderful World of Reading)
Elephants: A Book for Children
Plan a fantastic Octoberfest party just for kids complete with Apple Cider, soft pretzels, crafts and the Chicken Dance Song.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Book List, June Activities
JUNE 25 - Take Your Dog to Work Day, Eric Carle's Birthday
Eric Carle is the creator and illustrator of many best-selling children’s books including the well-known The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Translated into more than thirty languages and selling over twelve million copies, this story continues to delight children around the globe. Most of Mr. Carle’s books reflect his love and interest in nature and its creatures. For more information about Eric Carle, and a complete list of his books, visit Official Eric Carle Website
While some dogs enjoy office jobs, most working dogs have much more exciting lives.
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