Let's Celebrate February
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Let’s Celebrate February!
February is full of lots of interesting dates and events. It is a American Heart Month, Black History Month, Library Lover’s Month and Nation Children’s Dental Health Month. Here are a few more events and some fun activities to help kids and their families celebrate them.
Robinson Crusoe Day – February 1
On this day in 1709 Alexander Selkirk was rescued from a deserted island he had been marooned on. His adventure was the basis for the book Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Read this book during February/
Groundhog Day – February 2
Will the ground hog see his shadow? Will spring come early or will there be 6 more weeks of winter. Take a family poll and see who wins. Look up groundhogs and make a poster about them.
Elizabeth Blackwell’s Birthday – February 3
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first women doctor. She was born in 1821 in England. She received her medical degree in New York in 1849. She helped train and recruit nurses during the Civil War. Read a book about this fascinating woman. Visit a hospital and find out what nurses do.
Famous People Born in January
Norman Rockwell – (Feb. 2, 1894), Charles Lindbergh - (Feb. 4, 1902), John Witherspoon – signer of the Declaration of Independence (Feb. 5, 1900), Aaron Burr – (Feb. 6, 1756), “Babe” Ruth (Feb. 6, 1895), William Henry Harrison (Feb.9, 1773), Thomas Edison (Feb 11, 1847), Frederick Douglas (Feb. 1817), Susan B. Anthony (Feb 15, 1852) were all born in February. Celebrate the birthdays of these people by painting a picture, reading a book on flight, playing a game of baseball or memorizing the names of the presidents.
Winter is Half Over – January 3
We are halfway done winter. (Or is it? Did you ask the groundhog?) Officially we are anyway. Have a winter party. Make snowman treats, drink hot chocolate and play beach music in anticipation of summer.
Boy Scouts of America Birthday – February 8, 1910
William Baden-Powell started the scouts in England and it American branch was started on this day by William Boyce. Even if you are not a scout look at your local library for a merit badge book and do the requirements to earn it.
Valentines Day – February 14
Have a Valentine’s Day party. Invite all of your favorite people. Make handmade cards to let them know you love them. Serve heart cookies, small bags of candy kisses and red punch.
President’s Day – February 17
This is the day given to honor Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12, 1809) and George Washington (Feb. 22, 1732). Other presidents are often honored on this day as well. Bake a cherry pie and build a miniature log cabin on this day.
Home for Birds Week – Third Week of February
To celebrate this fun week put out a bird feeder or make a nesting bag. You will enjoy watching the birds come to your backyard and they will be appreciating your efforts.
National Pancake Week – Fourth Week of February
Have pancakes for breakfast lunch and dinner. Make them in all shapes and sizes! Eat them all week, roll things up in them and cover them with syrup, powdered sugar or fruit. The ideas are endless.
Mardi Gras – February 28
Fat Tuesday is a time of fun and celebration in mainly New Orleans. Have your own Mardi Gras celebration. Invite your friends, dress up in costumes, wear lots of beads and have a parade.
Double Chocolate Brownie Pancakes
Prepare this delectable recipe for someone you love this weekend!
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Aunt Jemima Complete or Buttermilk Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix
- 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ Cups Water
- 1/3 Cup Walnuts, chopped
- ¼ Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Directions:
Combine pancake mix, cocoa and sugar in large bowl. Stir in water with wire whisk until large lumps disappear. Add walnuts and chocolate chips, stir until evenly mixed. Let batter rest for five minutes. Cook according to package directions. Serve warm with Aunt Jemima Syrup
Yield: 14 Pancakes
