Each week day I try to have a short online activity to get
us started in the mornings. These activities are designed to last no more than
15 minutes and to require no advanced preparation. If you find them useful,
please tell us how you incorporate them into your own day.
Note: Some of the websites presented below are ad supported
and have other content beyond the suggested link. Although I always strive to
find child appropriate activities, please preview the links to decide what fits
for your family.
for kids.
Tuesday, November 4: Today is Election Day. Enjoy this Election Day
video from Sesame Street.
Wednesday, November 5: This week is Chemistry Week. Play
this Solids, Liquids, and gasses game.
Thursday, November 6: Today is Saxophone Day. Try playing this
virtual saxophone.
Friday, November 7: Today’s the day the movie Big Hero 6
hits theaters nationwide. Just for fun, play this “Big Hero 6” BigHero
Shoot Out game from Disney.com.
Monday, November 10: November is Peanut Butter Lovers’
Month. Watch this video to learn how Peanut Butter is made.
Tuesday, November 11: Today is Veterans Day. Read these
facts about the history of Veterans Day.
Wednesday, November 12: On this day in 1889, DeWitt Wallace,
founder of Readers Digest, was born. Have a look at these kid-friendly jokes
from the magazine’s website.
Thursday, November 13: Today is World Kindness Day. Send
someone an E-card to
brighten up their day.
Friday, November 14: November is International Drum Month.
Play these virtual
drums with your mouse or keyboard.
Monday, November 17: Today is Homemade Bread Day. Play this bread baking
game.
Tuesday, November 18: On this day in 1963 Bell Telephone
introduced the push button phone. Check out this site on the history of the telephone.
Wednesday, November 19: This is Games and Puzzles Week.
Choose one of these jigsaw puzzles
to complete.
Thursday, November 20: November is National Sleep comfort
Month. Check out this site all about the importance of
sleep.
Friday, November 21: Today is World Hello Day. Learn to say “hello”
in different languages.
Monday, November 24: November is Picture Book Month. Watch
the video of the fun Thanksgiving picture book “I Know an
Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie.”
Tuesday, November 25: Today is International Hat Day. Watch “The 500
Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins.”
Wednesday, November 26: November is Manatee Awareness Month.
Take a quiz
to find out how much you know about these cool creatures.
Thursday, November 27: Today is Thanksgiving! Celebrate by
playing this fun Turkey
Terminator math game.
Friday, November 28: November is Sweet Potatoes Awareness
Month. Read about the sweet potato’s history.
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