Holidays – Page 64 – Pollywog's Place Blog

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 know as:

American Heart Month
Black History Month
Canned Food Month
Great American Pie Month
National Cherry Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
National Grapefruit Month

Sometimes the 100th day of school will fall somewhere in February as well. **see 100th day of school for more activities

I found this list and more here:

National Freedom Day (1st)

**see National Freedom Day for more activities

Ground Hog Day (2nd)

**see Groundhog Day for more activities

Feed the Birds Day (3rd)

**see here for lots of crafts kids can make on Pinterest

Send a Card to a Friend Day (7th)

**see here for lots of crafts kids can make on Pinterest

Kite Flying Day (8th)

**see here for lots of crafts kids can make on Pinterest

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday (12th)

**see Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday for more activities

Valentine’s Day (14th)

**see Valentine’s Day for more activities

National Gum Drop Day (15th)

Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th)

**see here for lots of crafts kids can make on Pinterest

Cherry Pie Day (20th)

President’s Day (3rd Monday)

**see President’s Day for more activities

George Washington’s Birthday (22nd)

**see George Washington’s Birthday for more activities

National Tortilla Chip Day (24th)

National Pistachio Day (26th)

Tell a Fairy Tale Day (26th)

**see Tell a Fairy Tale Day for more activities

Polar Bear Day (27th)

**see Polar Bear Day for more activities

Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday (varies)

**see Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday for more activities

Leap Day (29th)- not again until 2020, once every four years

**see Leap Day for more activities

Also check out:

It’s February (lots of fun activities listed)

Homeschool: February on Pinterest for crafts/activities related to the month of February.

Weenie Roast

Published on January 19, 2017October 1, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog20 Comments

What is a Weenie Roast you may wonder? Well, a church that we went to in NC would have a Weenie Roast every Fall. They had a small fire and the men would go find some nice twigs for the kids to use to roast their hot dogs and marshmallows on. It was something we always looked forward to and we love the memories that we have from those times.

My older kids wanted to recreate those memories for the younger ones so we have a Weenie Roast set to repeat on the meal schedule. Of course we also include a Weenie Roast as a camping activity. If the weather is nice I may even let the kids camp in the back yard.

We just plan it like a cookout or BBQ. We will have hot dogs, chips, potato salad, and whatever sides anyone else wants to bring or make. It is not meant to be anything fancy, just a little break to sit and relax around a fire and to make memories. I love the way a wood fire smells and that alone can trigger some wonderful memories for myself.

Those are the kinds of memories that I want my kids to have and I find that I have to be intentional in my planning of some things. If not, life gets in the way and things get so busy and hectic that I don’t feel I have time. By having it on the calendar I can plan for it and be ready for some FUN!

Here are some ideas that I have found online that can help you to make your own Weenie Roast, if you like.

Weenie Roast Party Ideas

How to Host a Weenie Roast

Weenie Roast ideas on Pinterest

weenie roast ideas via google search

Inauguration Day

Published on January 17, 2017January 20, 2017 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

The inauguration of the President of the United States is a very important day to remember. This will be the first one we have had since we began our homeschooling journey. We do not have TV service but I may try to stream it online so we can watch at least a part of it.

I think it would be interesting to research the new president and find out some interesting facts about them as well. Below are some activities I have found:

INAUGURATION DAY! ONE-DAY-MINI-STUDY (Grades 1-12)

Homeschool: January on Pinterest

United States presidential inauguration

Inauguration Day Bingo for Kids! (this one was for Barack Obama but may give you some inspiration for your own BINGO.)

Inauguration Day — Facts and Fun Activities

Inauguration

The Our White House Inauguration Celebration Kit for Kids!

Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons (lots of neat links to check out!)

Images for Inauguration Day ideas for kids

10 Inauguration Day Resources

Inauguration Party Ideas for Kids (This was for Barack Obama but I’m sure it could be changed to fit the incoming president.)

inauguration day for kids (YouTube)