June 14 – Flag Day.  Flying the American flag is more popular than ever. It is a symbol of the country’s values and traditions. Do you know what the stars and stripes mean?   Its 13 red and white stripes represent the original colonies and the 50 stars stand for the states. You might also want to use this day to teach the children about your own flag.  You can find a print out of the American flag and flags of many other countries in the Kids Culture Corner http://aupairinamerica.com/resources/kids/culture_corner/

 June 15 – Erik Erickson.  Erickson was born in Germany in 1902 and later moved to the US.  He is famous for his studies of Native Americans and for giving us a new way to understand child development.  Take some time study Erikson where your host children fit in Erickson’s timeline.  Are these descriptions true in your culture as well?

 June 17 – The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France in 1885 to recognize the French-American cooperation during the American Revolution.  She stands 305 feet (93 meters) high in New York Harbor.  The seven rays on her crown represent the seven continents and seven seas of the world. 

June 20 – Father’s Day

To honor the father in your family work together to make a special picture or homemade gift

 

June 21- First day of summer!  Long hot days make for children who need some quiet time.  Relax and unwind at the end of the day with some summertime reading.