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Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this September from Kangaroo Kids, Leaders in Education since 1991
Please take pictures of your activities and share them with your classrooms! We would love to see what you create!!
9/6 Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is a Federal Holiday in the U.S. celebrating the achievements of the American Workers.
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.
https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968043/labor-day-crafts-for-kids
https://kidskonnect.com/holidays-seasons/labor-day/
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.
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
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9/12 The milkshake has been around since the late 19th century and was originally made as an alcoholic beverage!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! 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!
https://anydayguide.com/calendar/208
9/18 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.
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.
9/16 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 when a classroom began using the cleaner as a modelling compound! In 2003, Play-Doh was placed on the Toy Associations “Century of Toys” list. 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
http://www.emmaowl.com/the-best-play-dough-ever/
https://www.cute-calendar.com/event/national-play-doh-day/31105.html
9/18 Once part of the U.S. Army, the Air Force was created as a separate entity in 1947. The U.S. Army Air Force was heavily used in WWII and because of its success, the creation of the Department of Defense and separate Air Force was created. Let’s celebrate the Air Force’s birthday today!
http://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/air-force-birthday/
9/19 Created by 2 friends in the 1990’s, Talk Like a Pirate Day is a very simple, fun & silly thing to do. Take a break from the seriousness of the day and say “Ahoy Buckoo” (Hello Friend) to your friends and co-workers.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-talk-like-a-pirate-day-september-19/
9/19 Ahoy me hearty! On Talk Like a Pirate Day, use this scroll of pirate words to ask your buckaroos to meet you in the galley for some pirate grub!
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/pinterest/pz-writing-project-pirate.html
http://blog.hwtm.com/2012/06/red-white-striped-pirate-party-ideas/
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?
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!)
http://jensfavoritecookies.com/2013/07/30/cherries-jubilee-cookies-2/
https://tipjunkie.com/fun-ways-to-celebrate-national-cherries-jubilee-day/
9/29 The VFW was established on September 29, 1899 by veterans of the Spanish-American war. This group of combat veterans promote patriotism, goodwill, youth scholarships, provide military assistance and volunteer in local communities. Let’s celebrate them today on VFW Day.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/vfw-day-september-29/
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website
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!
