Take Flight!

National Aviation Day

Monday, August 19th

Learn about some famous pilots:

Wright Brothers:

Wright Brothers Virtual Museum

http://www.wright-brothers.org/

Wright Brothers National Memorial 

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm

Amelia Earhart:

Amelia Earhart's Birthplace Museum
Atchison, Kansas

http://ameliaearhartmuseum.org/




 

How have airplanes changed the world?

Click the link below to read an article 

on 10 aircraft that changed the world:

Aircraft That Changed the World

 
Where can I find an aviation museum?

• Washington, D.C. and Chantilly, Virginia

http://airandspace.si.edu/

• Seattle, Washington

      http://www.museumofflight.org/ 

• Fort Rucker, Alabama  

http://www.armyaviationmuseum.org/

•  Pensacola, Florida

http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/the-museum/museum-history

Click on the links below for

Airplane Themed Crafts:

For Preschoolers: Printable Airplane Puppet

  
Paper Planes For All Ages:  Fun Paper Airplanes

Safety Tips for Flying Paper Airplanes:

• Make sure flying area is clear.
• Never throw airplanes at people or animals.
• Don't fly airplanes near moving cars or in the street.

Joke's On Us!

  

 Friday, August 16th

Joke Day

Laughter is the best medicine!  

Click the link below to see jokes by kids:

Jokes by Kids 

Quotes about LAUGHTER:

"The human race
 has one really effective weapon, 

and that is laughter." ~ Mark Twain

"Earth laughs in flowers."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. ~Irish Proverb

Below are a few of our family's favorite jokes

(These are easy for young kids to remember.):

• What is black & white and red (read) all over? 

The Newspaper

•  Why is 6 afraid of 7? 

Because 7, 8 (ate), 9
 

• What is a pirate's favorite letter? 

R (aarrr!)

Mommy Minute

August 15th is relaxation day. 

Take 10 minutes out of your day on Thursday to relax.

 Listed below are suggestions for Moms; however, everyone should take time out for themselves especially the caretakers.

Do something just for the fun of it!

Here are 10 suggestions for some "Mommy Minutes":

1. Read a magazine or lay in bed. 

 

2. Chat on the phone with a friend

 or meet them for coffee.

3. Paint your nails.





 

4. Soak in the tub.

 

5. Take a drive and turn on some fun music.

 

6. Eat a special treat.

7. Window shop online.

 

8. Treat yourself to the expensive brand

 of shampoo or makeup.

  

9. Read a funny blog: (click link below)

  

Because I said so

10. Enjoy some relaxing tea. 

 

Sweet Iced Tea for all of us from the south.
(Yes it is capitalized here. It's that important!) 

Cindi's Helpful Hint: 

Make it special by making your own tea blend. 

Peach Iced Tea Recipe

Chai Tea Mix Recipe

Hope everyone gets to enjoy their Mommy Minutes!

Lefties Day!

Hey! It's National Left Hander's Day on Tuesday, August 13th!

http://lefthandersday.com/