Approximately 300 Au Pairs from all around the DC area and their 20 Community Counselors gathered at the National Zoo early Sunday to participate in the first-ever DC Regional Scavenger Hunt at the National Zoo!
It was an incredible day! Sun was shining, temperatures were great, the zoo was decorated for Halloween…
A wonderful day for Au Pairs and Counselors alike!
This is the anniversary of the creation of the United Nations in 1947, committed peace and development, based on the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all people. Teach your children something about your country today – a song, a story, game, a new food or a national tradition.
Photo: Harshil Shah
In baseball the World Series is the championship games of Major League Baseball in North America, played in October after the end of the regular season between the pennant winners of the American and National Leagues. The Series winner is determined through a best-of-seven playoff, meaning that the first team to win four games wins the series. The World Series has been an annual event since 1903. It is played at the baseball stadiums of the two teams in the series. Baseball is so popular that it is sometimes called the “national pastime.” The word “ballgame” in the United States almost always refers to a game of baseball, and “ballpark” to a baseball field.
The rules of baseball can be found here http://aupairinamerica.com/resources/life_in_the_us/baseball.asp
Photo: Pierre-Olivier
Today commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the “New World.”
Columbus Day, which is observed annually on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Americans are often invited to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held. Most celebrations are concentrated around the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is also known as Landing Day or Discoverer’s Day. Not all parts of the United States celebrate Columbus Day. It is not a public holiday in California, Nevada and Hawaii.
For more information about this holiday go to: http://www.history.com/topics/columbus-day
For activities for children including arts and crafts, word searches, puzzles and more facts and history go to http://www.theholidayzone.com/columbus/
Use your imagination (and some paper, glue, and a pen or pencil) to turn ordinary backyard leaves into a whimsical menagerie.
MAPLE:These leaves have three main points and lots of smaller ones; count them as they flutter by.
ROSE:The rounded shape of this bush’s leaves makes them look a lot like little shields.
BIRCH: As big and tall as this white-bark tree can get, its leaves are as small and as light as feathers.
GERANIUM: You might flip your wig if you find one of these wild-looking leaves in your yard.
BARBERRY:While this plant doesn’t live underwater, its leaves resemble raindrops.If you are planning to get the seasonal flu vaccine, it is recommended that you get it as early as possible.
Giant Pharmacy – $30
CVS Pharmacy & Minute Clinic – $31.99 and up
Walgreens Pharmacy – cost not listed on website
Rite Aid Pharmacy – cost not listed on website
Target Pharmacy & Target Clinic – cost not listed on website
According to Weather.com:
Tornado watch — Conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area.
Tornado warning — A tornado has been sighted by spotters or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.
Severe thunderstorm watch — Conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Severe thunderstorm warning — A severe thunderstorm has been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.
Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes or cause damage from their strong wind gusts and/or hail.
Click on this link to find out more about what to do in case of a big storm/tornado
Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/ for tips from that will help you keep safe and able to respond to changing events. In the event of an emergency, their emergency blog will be updated with breaking news and information.
Photo: Jimmy Baikovicius
Click here to read more Fire Safety Tips on PBS Kids
Here are some fire safety tips from PBSKids.org. Go over these fire safety tips with your children.
Stop, Drop, and Roll. If your clothing catches fire, remember to stop where you are and drop to the ground. Cover your face and mouth with your hands, and roll over and over until the flames are out.
This is a day dedicated to good cheer and good works: “Do an act of kindness – help one person smile”. Use your imagination to think of little ways to bring a smile to someone’s face – kind words, good deeds, thoughtful gestures, there is no limit to the things you can do.
