Holidays & Celebrations in November
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - "DAY OF THE DEAD"
Dia de los Muertos (Spanish for "The Day of the Dead") is celebrated on November 1st each year.
It is a festive celebration mostly celebrated by members of certain Latin American cultures, especially Mexican..
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DIWALI - "THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS"
Diwali is the most important holiday for many people of Asian Indian ancestry & Hindus. It is a lunar holiday which is celebrated in October or November each year. The date of lunar holidays (such as Easter, Ramadan, etc.) varies each year because they are based on the cycles of the moon (luna).
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ELECTION DAY
In the U.S.A., Election Day is observed on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November each year.
Election Day is an important day where U.S. citizens can vote for leaders they think will support American values & improve life.
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VETERANS DAY
In the U.S.A., Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year.
Veterans Day is a time when Americans remember all of those who served in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, & National Guard.
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THANKSGIVING DAY
In the U.S.A., Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November every year.
There are other countries that celebrate Thanksgiving but the customs, history, & designated day of celebration is different.
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Music & Dance Inspiration for November
Fostering whole child development involves incorporating kinesthetics, rhythm, musical intelligence, & creative expression through performing arts into daily lives
Downloadable Packets & Worksheets
To access the printable activity/packet, click on the image for that packet. These are downloadable PDF, WORD or PowerPoint files.
For Kids in Preschool through Kindergarten:
For Kids in Lower Elementary Grades (1-2):
For Kids in Upper Elementary Grades (3-5):
For Kids in Middle School Grades (6-8):
Career Exploration
It is never too early to start talking about your child's interests, strengths, curiosity, & options for the future
Fun Resources to Explore Paleontology:
Kid Friendly Culinary Creations to Try in November
Cooking & baking together is great for family bonding while providing real life opportunities to explore math concepts such as fractions, measurements, & proportions; practice reading & writing recipes using specialized vocabulary & sequencing words; and developing gastronomical awareness
Here Are Some Family Friendly Cook Books:
Executive Functioning for Families
Executive Functioning (EF) is basically the brain's management system. EF is a set of mental skills including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control that are used daily to learn, work, and manage daily life.
Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things.
Family Fun Night Suggestion
Play a Game of Family Feud!
Step #1: Discuss what the terms "percent" & "percentage" mean. The numbers posted in the game, Family Feud, are percentages of people who are asked a certain question. This video talks about percentages for kids (Click Here).
Step #2: Watch an episode of Celebrity Family Feud to see how the game is played!
Step #3: Use the downloadable rounds to play Family Feud at home... play by individuals, teams, or as a whole group
Step #4: Use the library or do some internet research to find other categories using percents to represent survey responses
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Family Feud Game
You can participate in family feud right from home with this cool game! survey says you’re going to have a great time. For added fun, use the Gamestar™ app & play to play along with free buzzer apps!
Number of Players: 3 or more
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Family Movie Night Suggestion
Disney-Pixar Coco (2017) - Rent or Buy the Movie
This super fun animated movie is full of adventure, family, & magic! You will explore the life & family of a young boy, named Miguel. You will learn a little about the celebration of Dia de los Muertas & learn fun Spanish-English bilingual songs, too! Miguel visits the magical land of his ancestors & uncovers the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.
For added fun, create a Family Tree to identify your ancestors! These videos may help you (Family Tree video for Kids 5 & under or Family Tree video for Kids 6 & older)
Downloadable & Printable Activities to Go Along with Coco:
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Social-Emotional Development
Social & emotional development, especially in early childhood, provides a critically important foundation for children in developing & learning throughout their lives.
Social development refers to the ability to initiate, create, foster, & sustain meaningful relationships with adults & peers.
Emotional development refers to the ability to express, recognize, interpret, & manage one's emotions & the ability to respond appropriately to others' emotions.
Journaling Can Be a Highly Effective Way of Identifying, Addressing, & Regulating Emotions: