Yesterday was International Children’s Book Day! April 2 has been coined as a day to celebrate reading and literacy for children. The reason this holiday is observed on April 2 is because April 2 is Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday. Hans Christian Anderson was a Danish author who wrote many famous works. His most famous include:…
Sensory Activities to Help Calm Children
With so many things pulling at our children’s attention these days, over-stimulation is more common than ever. Within the busyness of school, sports, and other activities, sometimes children need time to unwind and process through all that is going on. PBS is a great resource for activities that help children relax. My personal favorite is…
Happy International Day of Happiness!
Today is International Day of Happiness, a day coined by a non profit with the goal of spreading the knowledge that people need more than just economic wealth, they need happiness too. Humans are a social species that need interaction with one another. Even with technology that allows people near and far to stay connected,…
Saint Patrick’s Day Craft!
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, and is a fun day in the US where we wear green and pinch those who do not. However, Saint Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, even the banks are closed! Here is a fun craft to do with your kiddos this Saturday on Saint…
Happy Pi Day!
By: Lexie Dare Today is Pi day! March 14, or 3.14, is commonly known as Pi day. Pi day became an official holiday in 2009. Here are some fun facts about the mathematical constant: Pi is the most studied number in math The exact value of pi cannot be calculated, so when using it in…
