Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this July!
7/4 Think explaining the 4th of July to children is difficult? Try explaining some basic facts, such as John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence!
7/7 While there is no official record on why National Macaroni Day started, it has been celebrated for years, whether cooking your favorite shape or preparing dried or fresh pasta try your hand at Macaroni Art or jewelry on National Macaroni Day!
7/15 According to studies, it is in fact better to give then receive. On National Give Something Away day, give away the gift of time, read a story to a friend, or tell someone something you find fantastic about them!
7/20 The origin of National Lollipop Day is vague, the history is not! Historians believe Stone Age People used sticks to gather honey creating a lollipop! While reading this bit of history, why not enjoy your favorite lollipop?
7/23 Vanilla ice cream has been the most popular ice cream for the last 200 years even though chocolate ice cream has been around longer. While it is unclear how National Vanilla Ice Cream Day came about, we are really glad it did.
7/28 Created by Kalahari Resorts, National Water Park Day is a fun day to get away and enjoy a bit of summer fun. Depending on your needs, water parks offer rides with winding slides, lazy rivers, or splash grounds!
July Snacks and Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these with your children!
7/4 Looking for a simple craft to do with your kids for the 4th of July? Why not make this Paper Plate Wreath for your front door?
7/7 While eating your favorite macaroni on National Macaroni Day, try your hand at dying some pasta and creating this adorable Macaroni Rainbow Cloud!
7/15 On National Give Something Away Day, you don’t need to spend money to make someone smile! Create these bookmarks for your local library, leave them in books and imagine the smiles you put on the faces when they are found!
7/20 The thought of making lollipops is daunting, you need to have the right equipment, the right temperature, what if you get burned? Did you know there is an easier way? On National Lollipop Day, gather some hard candies like Jolly Ranchers, some lollipop sticks follow these simple instructions and create your favorite flavor combinations! Don’t forget to make enough to share!
7/23 Have you ever made your own ice cream or feel it’s too daunting? No need for fancy equipment with this recipe, just the right ingredients! So whip up a batch on National Vanilla Ice Cream Day and let us know what you think!
7/28 Falling on a Sunday this year, National Water Park Day is the perfect day to visit a waterpark with your friends or family. Take a look at this list of water parks in NJ. Always call ahead to make sure the attractions you want to visit are open!
Please take pictures of your activities and share them with your classrooms! We would love to see what you create!!
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website for information on events like Parent Night Out and upcoming field trips and camp activities!
There are great websites that detail fun & often 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!
