I know my older kids loved this day at Public School. They didn’t have to worry about if their shirts were on right or even their shoes for that matter. Sometimes I think my kids are celebrating Backwards Day every day here!
Below are some links for some fun activities. Maybe you could have dinner for breakfast or breakfast for dinner? Just have fun!
Crazy Mixed Up Backwards Day on Pinterest
Backwards Day at A to Z Kids Stuff
We all know his famous speech but we can use this day to help our kids understand and learn more about who Martin Luther King, Jr. was and what he did that made him so famous.
Below are links to some resources that I have found:
Kids’ Martin Luther King Day Activities on Pinterest
Preschool Activities and Crafts
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities
8 Frugal & Fun Martin Luther King Day Activities for Kids
The BIG List of FREE Martin Luther King, Jr. Homeschool Resources
Homeschool: January on Pinterest
Books To Read:
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Friday the 13th is always deemed to be an unlucky day for many reasons. There are so many superstitions about this day. Below are links for activities and resources to use with your kids to make this day a little less unlucky.
13 Things To Do With Your Kids On Friday 13th
I will try to update this list with some fun activities as well. Feel free to click the links to find out more about the origins and meanings behind these special days. I plan to incorporate a few of these into our normal homeschool routine to add a little fun and excitement to our days. Have fun and maybe make up your own personal family holiday or tradition for the month!
This month is also known as:
The weeks can be celebrated as:
I found this list and more here:
New Year’s Day (1st)
** See New Year’s Day for crafts and activities.
National Spaghetti Day (4th)
Trivia Day (4th)
Friday the 13th (not every January but in 2017 we have one)
**See Friday The 13th for crafts and activities.
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (3rd Monday in January)
**See Martin Luther King Jr. Day for crafts and activities.
Winnie the Pooh Day (18th) Winnie The Pooh Day
**See Winnie The Pooh Day for crafts and activities.
National Popcorn Day (19th)
Inauguration Day (20th or 21st)
**See Inauguration Day for crafts and activities.
National Blonde Brownie Day (22nd)
National Pie Day (23rd)
National Peanut Butter Day (24th)
Compliment Day (24th)
Chinese New Years – date varies
**See Chinese New Years for crafts and activities.
National Puzzle Day (29th)
Backward Day (31st)
**See Backwards Day for crafts and activities.
Homeschool: January on Pinterest for crafts/activities related to the month of January.
