This free handout is part of the “East Asian Cultural Crafts” series. In this lesson, we will be learning a little about the Chinese Moon Goddess, Chang’e and the important Chinese festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival. Learn more about the Mid-Autumn Festival or the origin story of Chang’e and her jade …
National Take a Hike Day is November 17th! Fun fact: In 2013 alone, 34 million hikers took to the trails. To celebrate this day grab your boots, trail mix, some water, and go on a hike with your friends and family! This annual event gets you outside for scenery and exercise by …
National Nut Day is celebrated on October 22nd every year! Fun fact: Pistachios, out of all the nuts, have the lowest calories. Fun fact: Many nuts are excellent sources of vitamins E and B2. Celebrate this day by identifying these different types of nuts and even eating some! Share this fun activity with …
National Candy Day is November 4th! Fun fact: Did you know that candy originated in India? Ancient Indians would boil sugarcane juice, turning it into individual pieces of sugar, which they called “khanda”. Celebrate this day by getting some candy and trade it with your friends and family! Click here to download …
National Nachos Day is November 6th! Fun fact: For 33.5% of nacho eaters, extra cheese is their favorite topping! Celebrate this day by making your own nachos! Add tomatoes, beans, cheese, guacamole, peppers, olives, and anything else you like! Share it with your friends and family. Click here to download the PDF …
The story of the Sky Woman is the story of a goddess of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) – an Indigenous tribe of Canada and northern New York state. In the legend, the Sky Woman falls from an island in the sky and creates a home on the back of a turtle …
United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24th! Fun fact: This day was established in 1945 right after world war II to prevent another world war. Celebrate this day by making your own country and designing a flag for it! Share it with your friends and family. Click here to …
Health Care Aide Day is celebrated on October 18th! Celebrate this day by Showing your love for a health care aide Learning about the profession Posting #healthcareaideday Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of handouts
