What is Leap Year?

Did you know that the calendars we use today have not been the calendars that have always been in use? Calendars have been revised many times over the ages by various leaders, governments, and even the church! As a result, the number of days in a year has changed many different times. My kiddos have had some questions about Leap Year so I thought I’d share of of the answers that we’ve found.

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Special Holiday Meals: Leap Day Menu

This day only comes around every four years, so it’s ok to make it a little extra special… maybe even have four meals instead of your usual three? I don’t think my kiddos would object to that.

LEAP YEAR MEAL 

BREAKFAST 

 Toad in a Hole 

LUNCH 

4 Cheese Quesadillas or 

4 Cheese Pizza 

DINNER 
Frog Legs (or Chicken Wings) 

4-Layer Salad & 4 Cheese Macaroni, 

4 Cheese Jalapeno Bread 

DESSERT 

Toad in a Hole Dessert or  

Fruit Cobbler w/4 Fruits or 

4 Layer Cake 

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Special Winter Dinners w/Printable Recipes & Links

I know you are probably sick of hearing me talk about the new meal plan that we are using but it is the BOMB! The only issue the kids have been having is that they don’t look at the breakfast days separate from the numbered days… I haven’t come up with a solution to that yet as I really like having all the days for a week on one sheet but I think they’ll catch on soon enough.

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Leap Day

Below are some links to fun activities for Leap Day:
(Use at your own discretion.)

 

leap year activities for kids on Pinterest

leap day for kids on YouTube

Leap Day Activities

7 Ideas for Celebrating Leap Day

Celebrate Leap Day!

IT’S A LEAP YEAR! 21 Fun Leap Day Activities!

WHAT IS LEAP YEAR… AND ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE THE DAY.

Leap Day Lesson Ideas for Kids