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Martin Luther King Day
09/22/2022Martin Luther King Day is on Monday! Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. ... Martin Luther King Day
Black History Month
09/23/2022Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted histor... Black History Month
Activites with Shadows
09/23/2022Activities with Shadows Warmer weather and more hours of sunlight are coming. This means that it is time to play shadow tag and learn "what is a shadow?" Here are a few websites to collect new ideas. Making Shadow Puppets (www.sciencebuddies.org) The Ultimate List of Shadow Experiments for Kids... Activites with Shadows
Library Lovers' Month
09/23/2022Library Lovers' Month Library Lovers' Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the Nation's libraries will continue to ser... Library Lovers' Month
Valentine's Day Activities
09/23/2022Valentine's Day Cooking & Printables Who doesn't love delicious food for celebrations? Take a look at the Kids Valentine Recipes. Free printables for Valentine's activities are available at the Valentine's Day Educational Resources link. Happy browsing and tasting! Kids Valentine Recipes (... Valentine's Day Activities
Presidents' Day Activities
09/23/2022The Significance of Presidents' Day (youngzine.org) To many students, Presidents’ Day means a day off or even a week if they are lucky. But what exactly is the holiday all about? The third Monday of every February is celebrated in the United States as Presidents Day. The day is intended t... Presidents' Day Activities
Women History In the Making
09/23/2022Women's History in the Making Washington Post - March 21, 2022 - Senate confirmation hearings begin Monday for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court. By any objective measure, she is well qualified for the position. Jackson is Ivy League educated... Women History In the Making
Springtime Activities with Wind
09/23/2022Springtime Thoughts Spring makes my thoughts wander to nature and kite flying. These websites have activities from building kites and flying them to several STEM activities working with the wind. I hope you find something that will get you and your kids high on kites. Enjoy! Kites Theme ... Springtime Activities with Wind
Virginia Training Requirements
09/23/2022Childcare directors supervise and lead their staff, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both early childhood education and business management practices. Administrators who have adequate training in each a... Virginia Training Requirements
Caterpillars and Butterflies Activities
09/23/2022Caterpillars & Butterflies This time of year I always think about my caterpillar buddies popping out of their cocoons as beautiful butterflies. Not only are we graced with their beauty and feather-light grace, but they also present teachable moments that can be paired with arts and crafts and... Caterpillars and Butterflies Activities
