Tri-fold display board (48 by 36 inches; makes two stations, available at office supply stores) Yardstick and pencil Craft knife Con-Tact paper or paint (optional) Hot glue gun Clothespins Magnets / magnet strip or metal ruler Adhesive backed Velcro dots Zip close binder pouch Small cork square   Use glue dots to affix […]
Let’s get serious now. We are not kidding. Today is National Tell a Joke Day. We hope your day is filled with chuckles and laughs. Â No doubt about it. Today will be a fun-filled day, with lots of laughter. To fully participate and enjoy this day, just tell some jokes. You can do it […]
 With school days coming quickly…kids can get so busy. After school can be a whirlwind of backpacks, notebooks, permission slips, homework, coats, and hats. What better way to keep your “A-students†organized than their very own homework board.  More than just a chalkboard…more than just a cork board….more than just a place to […]
Relaxation Day is a day to kick back and do nothing. Ahhhh! What a great day.  The stresses, the hustle and bustle seemingly consumes us, every day of the year. Even Sundays are no longer days of rest and relaxation. There never seems to be a day to just kick back and relax. For […]
 National Creamsicle Day celebrates a tasty summer cooler. The heat and humidity of August beckons you to discover, and to enjoy, a summer cooler. A creamsicle is an excellent choice. This is one of several chilly ice cream and frozen snack days to enjoy on a hot, sticky August day. Just make sure to […]
August 13 is National Left Hander’s Day and while I can’t say that it’s really educational, the website looks fun. Check out these left handed brain teasers! Â Left Hander’s certainly earned the right to have a day dedicated to them. And, August 13th is that day. So take a minute to appreciate your left […]
 The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.  … some kind of volunteering or donating […]
Harness the power of the sun to recycle old and broken crayons into new ones. Peel your crayons and sort them by color family into small plastic cups.  Nestle the cups into a nest made from aluminum foil (bonus points for using leftover foil!) and cover with plastic wrap. Set out in the sun on a […]
