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?
1/29 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!
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!
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