This is one year that people are looking forward to, hoping for
positive changes. It’s a good time for you to think about your own future – and
find out about the past and its traditions. Be happy with these activities for
the new year.
CONNECT:
- Why do we celebrate New Year’s Day? Watch the answers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKHPtGSwPrQ
- See how other countries usher in the new year at https://bestlifeonline.com/global-new-years-eve-traditions/
- Find out the history of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl at https://kids.kiddle.co/Rose_Bowl_Game
CREATE:
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids with these 12 fun ideas: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2021/12/22/kid-friendly-new-years-eve-ideas/8897889002/
- Count down to the new year with this fun music compilation with your friends from Daniel Tiger's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nzopp23sTI
- Play some awesome New Year’s Eve games: https://mylifeandkids.com/30-awesome-new-years-eve-games-kids/
- Here are 35 New Year traditions to bring you (Good) luck from around the world: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g25360543/new-year-traditions/
CARE:
- Plan a New Year’s Eve party for kids at https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/49138/plan-kids-new-years-eve-party/
- New Year’s Eve often includes fireworks so stay safe with these fireworks safety tips: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/fireworks.html
- It’s time for New Year’s resolutions; try some of these healthy suggestions: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Healthy-New-Years-Resolutions-for-Kids.aspx
CAREERS:
Start the new year about thinking about your future career with these
websites and video.
- https://kids.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Career_Sites_for_Kids
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pVyrW_vwaw
- https://www.thebalancecareers.com/helping-your-children-make-career-choices-525407
- https://hirepaths.com/blog/2021/10/04/career-exploration-how-to-encourage-kids-of-all-ages
