National Grandparents Day In 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared the first Sunday after Labor Day to be National Grandparents Day. Each year, the president issues a proclamation to keep the tradition going. Grandparents and children have a special connection that is proven to both make grandpa... National Grandparents Day
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? (www.history.com) Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters. In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the avera... Why Celebrate Labor Day?
Special Days for Special Activities Several special days are happening the weekend following Labor Day. One is for kids and the other is for family elders. Check H&H social media for activity ideas. National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is celebrated every year on September 13... Special Activities for Special Days
Labor Day pays homage to the hard-working men and women of America. The first weekend of September is dedicated to labor union workers to honor their great achievements. Families with older children can use this time to dive deeper into the holiday, learn how it came to be, and what paths ha... Labor Day Activities
This afternoon, CDC released a new resource for educators related to monkeypox. The frequently asked questions from Schools, Early Care and Education Programs, and Other Settings Serving Children or Adolescents about monkeypox. At this time, the risk of monkeypox to children and adolesc... CDC Resource for Monkeypox
Everyone will get a case of the "first day jitters." Sometimes it's the kids, sometimes it's the teachers, and sometimes both! Owning up to the jitters is better than trying to hide them. I found a bunch of jitter activities that can help everyone. Some are awesome counting and graphing ideas that... First Day Jitters
The best way to learn is to play. Take a look at these Sign Language games for some fast-paced fun. Games for Learning American Sign Language video has songs to help with learning ABCs and 123s. Deaf Culture Elephant Game - ASL Activity video illustrates the Elephant game. It... Sign Language Activities
Did you Know? Global Kinetic Sand Day is August 11 Every year on August 11th, Global Kinetic Sand™ Day celebrates the magically fun sand that is so oddly satisfying, you can’t put it down! Squish, mix, slice, and mold Kinetic Sand into any shape you want – the creative ... Kinetic Sand Day & International Youth Days
Going back to school is full of emotions, not only for the children and their families but especially so for early childhood educators. There is a lot to plan and set up, and neither time nor money is enough to do it all. Not to mention that it is preschool! Many of the childre... Getting Ready for the New School Year
Professional Development Professional development for Early Childhood Educators helps teachers improve their knowledge, skills, and habits so they can offer better programs for children and their families. It can also help make a work environment where people and systems are always learning and g... Professional Development for All Teachers