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
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Below are some links to fun activities for New Year’s Day:
(Use at your own discretion.)
New Year’s activities at Kids Activities Blog
New Year Traditions-A Day of Family Fun
NEW YEAR’S Arts, Crafts & Activities
You could also make a time capsule, set off a few fireworks, or let the kids help you plan and prepare the New Year’s meal.
Explore the meanings and origins here at the Old Farmer’s Almanac page:
Here is another fun looking project:
Amazon: https://bit.ly/2AZcyOy
Precious Moments: http://shrsl.com/qg2r
Zazzle: http://shrsl.com/qg2s
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.
Want to turn an ordinary boxed cake mix into something extraordinary? I learned this trick from my Home Ec teacher, Mrs. Boyette, who was a wonderful inspiration to me when I was in school. Continue reading “Basic Cake Directions”
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
New Year’s Meal: Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed Ham, Black Eyed Peas, Greens, Hoe Cakes, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Snacks/Desserts:
popcorn
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner:
Fix It and Forget It Crockpot Chicken, 30 minute Rolls
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fresh fruit
Dinner:
Daddy Can’t Wait Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Muffins (This meal didn’t get made last week so I just moved it to this week.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, fresh veggies w/ranch
Dinner:
Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread **changed for National Spaghetti Day
Snacks/Desserts:
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Grilled Cheese w/sliced fruit & fresh veggies
Dinner:
Impossibly Easy Pizza Bake, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies
Dinner:
Upside-Down Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Saturday
Breakfast:
Dutch Puff w/syrup, fruit
Lunch:
hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies
Dinner:
Chicken Tamales, Yellow Rice, Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Pollywog's Place Blog 