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
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This is the day set to celebrate the birthday of A.A. Milne who was the creator of the beloved Winnie the Pooh. This could be such a fun day full of cute activities for the kids. Below are some links to some resources that I have found:
Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower with Menu Ideas and Recipe Links
Winnie the Pooh Activities on Pinterest
Eight Lesson Ideas for Winnie-the-Pooh Day
Winnie the Pooh Printable Craft
Homeschool: January on Pinterest
25-winnie-pooh-ideas (some really cute party ideas and crafts)
Winnie the Pooh (coloring pages and other activities)
Images for winnie the pooh crafts to make
REAL BEAR BEHIND WINNIE THE POOH REVEALED TO BE A GIRL
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
Winnie-the-Pooh Board Book Collection
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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.
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