Here are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this June! Have fun!
6/1 National Doughnut Day: In 1917, during WWI, The Salvation Army began a mission to provide spiritual and emotional support for the U.S. Troops. Volunteers set up huts to hand out clothes, supplies & baked goods near the front lines. Due to rationing of goods, doughnuts were served in place of the baked goods & often fried in the soldier’s helmets! While unofficial, National Doughnut Day started in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army’s “Doughnut Girls”. With the large variety of doughnuts on the market today, what is your favorite doughnut?
6/6 National Drive in Movie Day: The history of the drive-in movie began in 1933. The Drive-in movie was created due to the uncomfortable seating in theaters! Have you ever been to a drive-in movie?
6/12 Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Superman and today we celebrate the fictional Man of Steel. Did you know that the Red White and Blue of his uniform stands for a desire for Justice, to help those in need & a powerful spirit! Do you like to help people? You to can be a super hero just by being a positive helper! What super power do you possess?
6/14 Who remembers the rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel? This popular rhyme began in the 1700’s and has several versions! Today, on Pop Goes the Weasel Day, let’s learn a new way of singing this catchy tune!
6/17 Father’s Day: Every third Sunday in June, we celebrate and honor the father figures in our lives!
6/21 Summer Solstice: Our summer solstice is not based on a specific date, but depends on when the sun reaches the northernmost point from the equator. Therefore, the first day of summer varies from year to year! You can use this SUN CALCULATOR to determine the sunrise and sunset for your time zone!
6/26 Chocolate Pudding Day: Puddings date back to the 17th century and were more cake-like then the puddings we eat today! Chocolate pudding happens to be one of the most popular flavors. On this “holiday” will you be eating chocolate pudding with every meal?
6/27 National Sunglass Day: With the summer in full swing and the sun high in the sky, it’s time to break out your favorite sunglasses! Do they make you look like a movie star, police officer or a spy? Regardless of the look, sunglasses protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun! It is also Kangaroo Kids Annual Carnival! Come on out to Kangaroo Kids from 5:30-7:30 for some family Fun!
6/30 Meteor Watch Day: Meteors are mainly observed at night and are visible at about 70 miles above the earth. Most meteors disintegrate between 31-51 miles above the earth. You can observe meteors by finding a spot on a cloudless night and gather some friends far from the city lights!
June Snacks & Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these recipes and crafts with your children!
Have you ever made your own doughnuts? Try this easy recipe that comes together is just 15 minutes! The hardest thing about this recipe is finding the doughnut pan! Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts.
Make your next movie night a drive-in movie night! Can’t get to the drive in? Try creating a car for your very own drive-in for your living room! All you need is a box, some colored paper plates, duct tape or paint! Find the instructions here: http://viewsfromtheville.com/2015/06/17/diy-cardboard-box-car-drive-in-movie/
Here is a fun Father’s Day activity you can do every year to see how your child(ren’s) answer change! http://m9-12.blogspot.com/2013/06/fathers-day-ideas.html
Ever have a Summer Solstice party? Truth be told, I never have. This sounds like an easy great recipe to get your summer started! Pink Lemonade Pie. Feel free to tell us your favorite summer recipes and even share them with your class!
Want to view a meteor shower? Check out the schedule of 2018 meteor shower events! Meteor Shower 2018
Want to visit your local drive in movie theater? The only one operating in NJ is in Vineland, NJ! Check the website for the schedule of events! http://www.delseadrive-in.com/
Ever visit a local comic book store? If you have time on Superman Day, make a visit to Comic Fortress in Somerville, NJ to get the latest comic books! Contact them using the following link for hours of operation! http://www.comicfortress.com/
Does your dad like baseball? On Father’s Day, why not take dad to a Somerset Patriots baseball game? Click their calendar for game times, prices and special giveaways! http://www.somersetpatriots.com/schedule/
Sky too overcast to view a meteor shower or the stars? Why not take in a show at a planetarium? Check out RVCC’s planetarium schedule for summer shows. https://www.raritanval.edu/community-resources/planetarium/star-shows
Check out www.njfamily.com. This is a great website that details fun FREE things to do in New Jersey every month! Call ahead and make sure the activities are happening before you head out for your day!
If you have not checked out https://hulafrog.com/bridgewater-nj this is another place to look for things happening in the local area!
