Creative Connections for February

Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this February!

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2/2 Groundhogs Day Will the groundhog see his shadow? When will winter end?

2/3 National Carrot Cake Day Finally, a day you can eat your cake and veggies at the same time!

2/6 National Frozen Yogurt Day Love ice cream, but looking to eat a little healthier this year? Frozen Yogurt is the perfect frozen treat for you.

2/9 National Bagel & Pizza day Bagels are one to the few breads that are boiled then baked & pizza is an American favorite! Crust, Chicago Style, deep dish or square slice! Have you ever combined the 2 and make a pizza bagel?

2/14 Valentines Day A day set aside to express love for one another.

2/17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” – Mark Twain

2/19 Presidents Day A day set aside to honor all of the past U.S. Presidents that have served our country.

2/20 National Cherry Pie Day In the US, cherry pie is often referred to as a “great American dish”. Do you have a favorite cherry Pie recipe?

2/23 National Banana Bread Day A moist, sweet, cake like quick bread made with fully ripe, mashed bananas.

2/27 National Polar Bear Day is a day to learn about polar bears and the conservation efforts for them

February Snacks

Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these recipes and crafts with your children!

Make a puppet for Groundhogs Day!

Easy no bake Carrot Cake bites!

Pizza bagels! Pizza and bagels put together! Best of both foods. What do you like on your bagel and pizza?

Help your child create a Valentines name puzzle!

Which President do you like the most? Team Washington or Team Lincoln?

Easy Banana Bread recipe!

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!

http://www.njfamily.com/20-Free-Things-to-Do-in-NJ-in-February/Cr