Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this November!
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11/1 National Author’s Day is November 1st. Today we honor our favorite authors by reading and sharing their books. It’s also a wonderful day to be an author yourself by starting your own writing project!!
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/celebrate-national-authors-day_us_59f9d4ffe4b0412aab840c95
11/2 Ever hear of eggs mimosa? Neither have I! It’s another name for deviled eggs! Today, on National Deviled Egg Day, will you enjoy this treat as an appetizer or a main dish?
https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-deviled-egg-day
11/3 On the first Saturday in November, National Bison Day is celebrated in the U.S. The American Bison or American Buffalo was once wide spread across North America and nearly became extinct in the 10th century!
https://www.awarenessdays.com/us/awareness-days-calendar/national-bison-day-in-the-us-2018/
11/6 National Nachos Day has a unique history. Created in 1943 in Texas at a restaurant, the maître d needed to create a tasty dish for guests when the chef wasn’t around! The only foods in the kitchen were tortillas and cheese! You can guess what tasty treat he created!
http://www.nationalnachosday.com/
11/8 Do you know what S.T.E.M stands for? Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. Occupations related to S.T.E.M are expected to grow 70% faster than other occupations. To celebrate National S.T.E.M Day, discover a new activity such as photography, sudoku or astronomy!
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/national-stemsteam-day_us_5a0258dee4b0230facb8412e
11/11 Veterans Day became a national holiday on November 11th, 1938. However, prior to 1954 Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day! President Eisenhower signed legislation changing the name to Veteran’s Day to honor all American wars.
https://kidskonnect.com/holidays-seasons/veterans-day/
11/14 What is your favorite pickle? A Dill, Gherkin, Bread & Butter or Kool Aid pickles?!?! Learn some interesting facts about pickles today on National Pickle Day!
http://mentalfloss.com/article/71166/10-pickle-facts-savor-honor-national-pickle-day
11/17 Did you know that hiking is a form of exercise that even children can participate in? You can hike through the countryside or make it more strenuous going up a hill or mountainside! On National Take a Hike Day don’t forget to bring your water bottle!
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/take-a-hike-day
11/22 What is Thanksgiving? It is a day set aside every year to give thanks for all the blessings you have received throughout the year. Click the link to learn some kid-friendly Thanksgiving Facts!
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/first-thanksgiving/
11/23 Maize Day is celebrated every year to make the special role maize(corn) has played in food history. Native Americans believed Maize was the food of the gods that helped create the earth.
11/27 On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season to donate gifts, time or the power of your voice to give back to the community during the holiday season.
https://www.givingtuesday.org/
November Snacks & Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these recipes and crafts with your children!
11/2 How do you like your Eggs Mimosa (Deviled Eggs)? Do you add relish, paprika, or a secret ingredient? Do you eat them only on special occasions or are they a staple in your house? Every family seems to make them their own way on National Eggs Mimosa Day that seems like a great occasions to a try a new recipe!
https://www.kleinworthco.com/traditional-deviled-eggs
11/6 Nachos are such a versatile snack to make! So many delicious yet unhealthy options to add as toppings. Have you ever tried making apple nachos? This seems like an easy dessert nachos recipe to try!
https://www.trialandeater.com/apple-nachos-with-peanut-butter-chocolate/
11/8 Due to the increasing popularity of STEM programs available to children, putting together brain building activities are endless! This activity brings story telling to life on National STEM day!
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/architectural-stem-project-kids/
11/11 Even the youngest child can help thank our military veterans. On Veterans Day children can color these cards to give to a family or friends who have served in the military.
https://projectnursery.com/2014/11/veterans-day-cards-for-kids/
11/14 Are you pro or anti pickle? Have you ever tried to make pickles of feel it’s too difficult to do? Try this Icebox Pickle recipe that you can make with your kids!
http://myblessedlife.net/2011/08/how-to-make-icebox-pickles.html
11/22 With so much to be thankful for everyday and on Thanksgiving, let’s have our little helpers help make dessert to kick off this holiday season. While engaged with your kids, you can talk with them and hear what and who they are thankful for! This is a simple recipe, they can help mix and form once the temperature cools down. Enjoy!
https://www.justataste.com/pumpkin-pie-rice-krispies-treats-recipe/
11/27 On Giving Tuesday we can talk with our kids about different ways to give back to friends, family and community. Here are some ideas on how to Give Back.
Things to do:
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/Free-Things-to-Do-in-November/
Kangaroo Kids is holding a food drive from October 26th-November 16th. Please consider bringing in canned food items and toiletries to donate to our local food bank.
Take a look at this website for activities to do in Somerset County with your children as a family as well as links to restaurants and outings to do without your kids for those rare, parents night out activities!
https://www.funnewjersey.com/upload_user/cool_things_to_do/top_50_attractions/top_50_attractions_in_somerset_county_nj.htm
