Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this September!
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9/2 Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is a Federal Holiday in the U.S. celebrating the achievements of the American Workers.
9/5 While the origins of Cheese Pizza Day are unclear, this simple food is easy to make with very few ingredients! An easy day to celebrate, all you do is indulge with your favorite cheese pizza.
http://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/cheese-pizza-day/
9/12 The milkshake has been around since the late 19th century and was originally made as an alcoholic beverage! Today’s modern milkshake is a sweet, non-alcoholic beverage made with milk and ice cream. Today, on Chocolate Milkshake Day, make your milkshake chocolate, it’s easy to do!
https://anydayguide.com/calendar/208
9/16 Play-Doh was originally manufactured as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930’s. The product was reworked in the 1950’s as a product for children! In 2003, Play-Doh was placed on the Toy Associations “Century of Toys” list.
https://www.cute-calendar.com/event/national-play-doh-day/31105.html
9/21 National Cleanup Day is held in conjunction with World Cleanup Day. Let’s work together keeping the earth clean and have some fun getting rid of litter in the parks and streets.
https://www.nationalcleanupday.org/
9/24 It’s National Cherries Jubilee Day! Cherries Jubilee is a dessert whose sauce is made of cherries, a warmed liquor and is served over vanilla ice cream then you flambé it (set it on fire!) Have you ever had a cherries jubilee?
9/26 On National Johnny Appleseed Day, we honor the man who made apple (and pear) trees grow heavy with the bounty of their fruit across most of this country. On September 26, we commemorate the day of his birth and celebrate his legendary wit, wisdom and enduring story.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-johnny-appleseed-day-september-26/
September Snacks & Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these recipes and crafts with your children!
9/3 Celebrate Labor Day while educating your children about the contributions of workers all over the country. Create these “Thank You” cards and deliver them to local facilities.
9/5 Love cheese pizza? Ever make it at home? This easy recipe calls for English muffins, sauce and cheese! Your child(ren) can make it and you can bake it!
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/English-Muffin-Pizza-1689744
9/12 In the lazy hazy days of summer, there is nothing better in my opinion then a good old-fashioned chocolate milkshake, especially on chocolate milkshake day! This recipe is simple, delicious and includes a few variations in flavors!
http://smoothierecipe.tv/smoothie-history/the-milkshake/chocolate-milkshake-recipes/
9/16 According to the Play-Doh website, if you made a ball out of all the Play-Doh ever created, it would weigh more then 700 million pounds! For a rainy-day activity, use this recipe to make your own Play-Doh!
https://playdoh.hasbro.com/en-us/faq
9/21 You can have fun and clean up litter at the same time! What would happen if everyone picked up one piece of litter on National Cleanup Day? Head over to https://www.nationalcleanupday.org/ and find out.
9/24 Cherries Jubilee is delicious and easy to make, but the whole flambé thing makes it a little dangerous and scary for some kids, but this Cherries Jubilee cookie recipe looks scrumptious! (If you make them, feel free to share!)
9/26 Looking for a unique treat to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day? What about Apple Sugar Cookies? This recipe looks creative and tasty!
https://www.livinglocurto.com/apple-cookies/
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!
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!
