Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this June! Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these with your children!
6/1 Celebrated on the 1st of Saturday in June, National Trails Day recognizes the benefits of going for a walk-in nature. Find a local trail and expose your children to birdwatching or geo-caching.https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-trails-day-first-saturday-in-june/
When going for a walk on National Trails Day, are you prepared? NJ has tons of trails to discover! Are you packing your essentials like extra water and sunscreen? How about a trash bag? Take a look at this list of essentials you should bring with you when you are on a trail!
https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/
6/11 Boiled, grilled, roasted or juicy and sweet raw, on National Corn on the Cob Day, visit your local farm market to pick up some local fresh delicious corn! http://www.lazygastronome.com/its-national-corn-on-the-cob-day/
While eating hot delicious buttered corn is a favorite summer food of mine, ever wonder what kind of craft you can come up with involving corn? How about “Hopping Corn”? It’s a simple science activity all aged children can participate in! Try it on National Corn on the Cob Day! http://onetimethrough.com/hopping-corn-science-activity/#_a5y_p=1816564
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?
6/12 – Family fun Day -Touch a Truck Event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Branchburg to benefit Veterans. Saturday, June 12th from 11-4 at the Central Jersey Airport in Hillsborough, 1034 Millstone River Road. https://www.facebook.com/480602361954423/photos/a.480605711954088/4525933157421303/
6/16 The third Sunday in June is reserved for Father’s Day! Did you know that Father’s Day began in 1910 but didn’t become a proclamation until 1972! Whether grilling or attending a sporting event with your father, he will be glad to have you near!! https://www.countryliving.com/life/a27020796/when-is-fathers-day/
While celebrating your dad this Father’s Day, why not whip up this simple and delicious Oreo Cheesecake Parfait dessert to spoil him with?https://platedcravings.com/oreo-no-bake-cheesecake-parfaits/
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/
6/20 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!
https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-summer-summer-solstice
6/23 Experience frequent headaches, brain fog and fatigue? Perhaps you are dehydrated! On National Hydration Day learn how you can stay hydrated. Check with your doctor on safe ways you and your family can stay hydrated in these upcoming warm months! https://wb.md/3wKwwd4
Looking for ways for your kids to stay hydrated this summer but feel water is too boring? On National Hydration Day, learn some ways to keep your children hydrated. https://healthy-kids.com.au/parents/children-hydration/
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!
6/30 Ever see a meteor shower? On National Meteor Watch Day, it’s a great day (weather permitting of course) to see meteors streaking across the sky? http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/June/meteorday.htm
Learn how to make watching a meteor shower enjoyable for your entire family! https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/activities/watch-meteor-shower-kids/
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 camp activities!
https://www.kangarookidschildcare.com/family-preschool-events/
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!
http://ediblejersey.ediblecommunities.com/shop/farmers-market-guide-new-jersey
