Below are a
few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children
this February!
Create with your children – If you have trouble opening the
hyperlink, left click the link and choose Open Hyperlink
Black History week was started in
1926 by a well known African American historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. It wasn’t until 1976 that the entire month of February was
recognized as Black History Month!
Dental
Health month falls in February https://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month.
The ADA holds a month-long campaign full of resources and activities to help
ensure your child(ren)’s dental health. On February 4th, Branchburg
Pediatric Dentistry will be making a visit to Kangaroo Kids to teach the
children about dental health!
2/2 Groundhogs Day is Feb 2nd. Not just
known for predicting the spring, did you know that groundhogs hibernate, are
omnivores, have a curved spine, are called cubs as babies and are also known as
whistle pigs!
2/2 Super
Bowl time is not only at time to cheer for your favorite team but to gather
with family and friends. Remember to include
your children in the festivities! Here
are a few ideas! Kangaroo Kids had a
Super Bowl day where children wore their favorite sport jersey and created
football crafts mixed in with math and literacy lessons! Here are some fun Super Bowl ideas for
children. https://www.parentmap.com/article/super-bowl-activities-for-kids.
2/4 Simple
but sometimes complex, a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day can warm you
right up! Do you prefer a hot veggie soup or a cold gazpacho? Whatever your
preference enjoy a bowl today, National Soup Day! https://anydayguide.com/calendar/848
2/7 On the first Friday of every
month the nation goes red for National Wear Red Day! Want to help? Wear red to bring
awareness about cardiovascular disease and help save lives. Also, learn about
why February is hearth health month!https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give
Did you know that Garrett A. Morgan was born to former slaves in 1877
and went on to become an inventor! Between 1909 & 1923 he invented hair
straightening cream, the gas mask, and the 3-position traffic light!
2/14
Valentines Day is a fantastic day for kids to go over the top expressing their
feelings of love for you! Help provide some positive reinforcement by taking
some time to read any one of these Valentines Books with your children!https://www.thoughtco.com/top-childrens-books-for-valentines-day-627613
2/17 Celebrated on the 3rd
Monday in February, Presidents Day is an American holiday used not just
to celebrate Washington and Lincoln’s birthday, but a day to celebrate all
Presidents!
Born on a cotton plantation in 1867, Madam C.J Walker was the first African American
female millionaire. Because of the lack of indoor plumbing, people couldn’t shower
often, and they suffered scalp disease which caused hair loss. She created
products to help women create a healthier scalp.
2/23 Ever go
to the supermarket, buy some bananas and within a day or 2 they are over ripe?
Happens all the time to me! Freeze your bananas until you have enough to bake
banana bread! Those bananas are full of vitamin B6, fiber, potassium and
antioxidants. On today, National Banana Bread Day, bake up a loaf and don’t forget to
share! http://theculinarycellar.com/national-banana-bread-day/
February Snacks and Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in
your child. Try your hand at these with your children!
Looking for a way to introduce diversity and
equality to your young children? Read to them! Familyeducation.com put together a wonderful list of 15
children’s books celebrating Black History Month!
2/2 While waiting to see if the groundhog sees
its shadow, create a ground hog picture out of cupcake liners. This neat craft made
out of items you have at home!
2/4 Have “souper” picky eaters at home? Naming
your soup something like Green Goblin Soup might be a fun way for a child to eat a
mysterious green soup!
2/7 It’s a new year, are you taking care of
you? While busy helping your kids learn their numbers, do you know yours? Schedule a trip to your doctor or clinic and
learn your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI to help assess your
risk for heart disease or stroke.
2/14 Need a break from the sugary sweets on
Valentines Day? Have your kids help make some healthy Valentines snacks like a fruit and yogurt parfait made with strawberries, yogurt and granola!
2/17 Looking for an activity that could
brighten a mood or even your neighborhood? How about decorating some rocks and leaving them on your neighbors’ steps or
around the streets of your neighborhood? Today on Random Acts of Kindness Day it’s
a wonderful day to leave smiles on faces!!
2/23 Looking to change up your breakfast
routine? Why not bake this super simple banana bread for National Banana Bread Day? Add some chocolate chips for an extra taste
of sweetness!
2/24-2/28 Read Across America Week
starts March 2nd. Kangaroo
Kids will be celebrating a week early and ending with a visit from our friendly
Cat in the Hat! Learn more about how you can help motivate your child(ren) to
read throughout the year with activities and book suggestions form the Read Across America website!
2/29 Did you know this year is a Leap Year?
Leap Years have fascinated me from childhood. Learn some facts about the
history of Leap Year
so you are prepared for all of those inquisitive questions from your little
one’s!
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, upcoming field trips and family events like our March event Eyes of the Wild.
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!
Here are a few other
sites with things to do:
