Another successful event with everyone in our cluster… Everybody had a great time at our annual Halloween Breakfast, including the children. Read More
Halloween Breakfast
DC Region of Au Pair in America – Scavenger Hunt at the National Zoo on Sunday, October 27, 2013
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 Read More
United Nations Day
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 Read More
Game One of the Baseball World Series
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 Read More
Columbus Day
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 Read More
Foliage Friends
Use your imagination (and some paper, glue, and a pen or pencil) to turn ordinary backyard leaves into a whimsical menagerie. Materials Autumn leaves from your yard Paper Glue Pencils, pens, or crayons Instructions Go outside and see what kinds of animals are hiding in your leaf piles. Below are some possibilities. When you’ve found Read More
Flu Shots
Many au pairs and host families are looking for places to get flu shots this time of year. Au Pair insurance does not cover immunizations, but there are lots of places to get flu shots for $30 or less. If the host family is insisting that an au pair get a seasonal flu shot and Read More
Storm Encyclopedia
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 Read More
Fire Safety Week
Here are some fire safety tips from PBSKids.org. Go over these fire safety tips with your children. Be Smart Don’t touch matches. Stay away from lighters and candles, too. Don’t touch radiators or heaters. Ask a grown-up to turn a heater on or off for you. Don’t stand too close to a fireplace or wood Read More
World Smile Day
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. Read More