September is a month of transition and change for many people. It can be EXCITING for some and MISERABLE for others. Another emotion that is felt this time of year is FEAR. Almost all of our children are facing something new right now. That could be a new school, new activity or just a new teacher. These transitions can be difficult for some and that is why we focus on BRAVERY and COURAGE this month.
September also celebrates International Peace Day and we have a great post about that celebration and a book list that will help to inspire peace and unity. We also have some service projects that would be great to work on this month and some fun days to celebrate with your kids. Talk Like a Pirate day is September 19th, ARGH!
Fun and Special Days this Month
September–Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th)
First Friday in September–National Food Bank Day
Sunday after Labor Day–National Grandparents Day
Third Sunday of September–International Coastal Cleanup
Last Saturday in September–National Family Health and Fitness Day
September 5th–National Cheese Pizza Day
September 11th–Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 12th–National Hug and High Five Day
September 13th–Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
September 19th–Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 21st–International Day of Peace
September 22nd–First day of Autumn in Northeast
September 24th–National Punctuation Day
September 25th–National Lobster Day
September 27th–National Day of Forgiveness
September 30th–National Orange Shirt Day
Kids in Service 