Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this January!
Create with your children – If you have trouble opening the hyperlink, left click the link and chose Open Hyperlink
1/6 National Bean Day commemorates the death of geneticist Gregor Mendel who experimented with breeding pea plants, which formed the basis of modern genetics!
1/7 On January 7th, 1789, America’s First President was elected. Only white men who owned property could vote. George Washington won the election!
1/9 January 9th is Static Electricity day. It’s a day to honor this unexpected, hair raising phenomenon.
1/15 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “Life’s most important persistent & urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
1/19 National Popcorn Day is January 19th! Popcorn became popular during WWII when sugar rations made candy hard to come by.
1/22 January 22nd is National Blondie Day. Could Blondies be the original brownies? Rumor has it that Blondies predate brownies because of widespread availability of chocolate and cocoa powder is a only recent phenomenon!
1/23 January 23rd is National Pie Day, a day to celebrate with PIE!!! Which is your favorite flavor?
1/28 Is National Kazoo Day. American’s have been celebrating National Kazoo Day for 166 years!
1/29 National Puzzle Day is celebrated on January 29th. Puzzles are a favorite pastime of millions of people.
1/31 On January 31st, 1919, Jackie Robinson was born! Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first black athlete to play Major League baseball.
January Snacks
Bring out the inner chef in your child. Try your hand at these recipes with your children!
Crock Pot Kid Friendly Turkey Chili
Olaf’s White Chocolate Popcorn
Please take pictures of your activities and share them with your classrooms! We would love to see what you create!!
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!
http://www.njfamily.com/20-Free-Things-to-Do-in-NJ-in-January/
