Monthly Archives: June 2017
TRIVIA TRAIL: HISTORIC & ONGOING GOOD WORKS
Question: Today is the birthday of Father Pedro Pablo Opeko. Like the much more famous Mother Theresa & Albert Schweitzer, this Argentinian-born missionary has devoted much of his life to helping the poor and needy in a country far from his own. What country is it? Answer: Madagascar https://www.facebook.com/noticie/videos/1359513527434631/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED http://theapologeticsgroup.com/christian-teaching/from-garbage-to-glory-the-story-of-father-pedro-opeka/
HISTORIC KIDS’ QUEST: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE
A tragic piece of history most kids will find of interest. In late June, 1212, the town of Vendôme in Central France found itself with a lot of extra kids. And I mean, a lot. Thousands of them, mostly under the age of twelve. An army of children marching to the Holy Land to win […]
HAPPY NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY / HAPPY SUMMER SUMMER SOLSTICE
http://en.vonvon.me/quiz/6664?rd_src=result&utm_campaign=share&utm_content=facebook&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic North America’s National Aboriginal Day is always held on the summer solstice, and you can read more about that here: http://mgddasef.blogspot.com/2017/06/happy-summer-solstice.html
HISTORY SHARE: HISTORIC HOW-TO: HOW TO PARRY WITH A SWORD
Tips for knights-in-training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EU0vQ-zvrA&feature=em-subs_digest
HISTORIC MOVIE IDEAS FOR JUNE
June’s history TV and/or movie suggestions are WW II based: Battle Hymn (1957) Bedknobs & Broomsticks (Disney, 1971) Crossing To Freedom / Pied Piper (1990) I Am David (2003) Miracle At Midnight (Disney, 1998) On Moonlight Bay (1951 Musical) The Pigeon That Took Rome (1962) The Search (1948) (Post WW II) The Wooden Horse (1950)
DON’T FORGET THE ‘STORY’
June’s book recommendations are all WW II based. Ages 3-7 The Butterfly by Patricia Polacco The Little Ships by Louise Borden Pennies In A Jar by Dori Chaconas Ages 7-9 The Cats In Krasinski Square by Karen Hesse Evacuee by Jan Pollard The Harmonica by Tony Johnston Ages 10-13 An Elephant In The […]
HISTORICALLY CELEBRATE BEST FRIENDS DAY
BFF stands for ‘Best Friends Forever’, and while my BFF and I haven’t known each other quite forever (we met at age thirteen, just after my family moved to British Columbia, Canada), it has been over fifty years. To honour the day, why not look out childhood photos of you and your best friend? (To […]
HISTORIC BIRTHDAY THEME: WW II
Image from: http://clipground.com</a A theme best suited to children over the age of eight. COSTUMES For costume ideas, visit: http://peopleof.oureverydaylife.com/childrens-clothes-1940s-10425.html http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/1940s-evacuee-costumes DECORATIONS & OTHER PARTY ITEMS If your local shops don’t carry anything that fits this theme, try: http://www.partypacks.co.uk/1940s-world-war-2-party-theme-cid12582.html FOOD As always, be mindful of guests’ allergies & religious observances. Milk Homity Pie (http://www.historyextra.com/article/food/sams-historical-recipe-corner-homity-pie-how-to-make) […]
Time Travelling With Kids 