Archive for March 2012

Palm Sunday

Mar 27th, 2012 | By

What is Palm Sunday? It is the day that Christians celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, a parade broke out! People lined the road and they laid down their cloaks. They also tore off palm branches and waved them
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April Fools’ Day

Mar 26th, 2012 | By

References to April Fools’ Day can be found as far back as the 1500s, which means you are not the first person to say – “Hey, your shoe is untied!” April Fools’ Day is not a national holiday. But don’t let that minor detail keep you from having fun on
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Spring Time!

Mar 14th, 2012 | By

With March’s arrival we know that the first day of spring is right around the corner! If you are finding it hard to believe that winter is almost over, find some time to squeeze in some last minute winter fun. If sports are not your thing, you can still enjoy
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Happy 50th Anniversary Berenstain Bears

Mar 14th, 2012 | By

Kindergiggles would like to congratulate The Berenstain Bears Books which are celebrating 50 years of reading fun in 2012! Did you know that the first Berenstain Bears book was The Big Honey Hunt? Sadly, co-creator of the books, Jan Berenstain passed away last month. Hopefully, her son Mike will carry
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St. Patrick’s Day 2012

Mar 14th, 2012 | By

Is it a Shamrock or is it a Clover? Is there a difference? The Robin Hill School students discover something unexpected and set out to learn the truth about the St. Patrick’s Day symbol! There are so many great St. Patrick’s Day books. Here are just a few. Even if
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March Is Women’s History Month

Mar 13th, 2012 | By

Women’s History Month was first recognized in 1981 as “Women’s History Week”. Beginning in 1995 and in each year since, the sitting president has annually proclaimed March to be “Women’s History Month”. Take the time this month to talk with your children about famous women in our country’s history. Pick
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