National Sticker Day

National Houseplant Appreciation Day+Save the Eagles

Choreographers Day+ Balloon Ascension Day+Word Nerd Day

Today is a wonderful day, it is National Balloon Ascension Day. This day is tender to me, long before I had Barron or met his father I was married to a remarkable man and we were going to do the entire get a job, find a house, fini sh school, move the family in gig. I fell in love with a town in Canada in the province of Quebec. I will forever remeber the music that played while in the local shops and the hunt for this one cd because to me the lyrics held the memories music was a way to express ourselves when we could not. 

Comment j'pourrais te l'dire - Marie-Chantal Toupin https://youtu.be/591j2-h0iJE?feature=shared

Today is also International Choreographers Day. Sometimes we think of timeless routines like Kevin Bacon's Footloose intro https://youtu.be/MzsVV2by3Vw?feature=shared 

and the final dance scene, shown here: https://youtu.be/e-OG0EyJyV8?feature=shared

Often times we think of some talented individuals who do this as a profession such as this exquisite man: Lay You Down Easy - Magic - Marlon Alves Dance MAs https://youtu.be/71kaL0UpYeU?feature=shared

However today we would like to introduce you to these treasures by the genius James Corden and the good spirited pros Justin Bieber and Jennifer Lopez, enjoy Justin Bieber Toddlerography with James Corden at: https://youtu.be/FUHlDlL_LbY?feature=shared 

and Toddlerography w/ Jennifer Lopez and James Corden: https://youtu.be/K5aVRDE_Qno?feature=shared

National Word Nerd Day. Those who are always correcting someone’s pronunciation or using big words that no one understands, this is the day when appreciation for these skills is celebrated and enjoyed to the fullest!

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/national-word-nerd-day/ Fancy words, also known as sesquipedalian or highfalutin words, are those that evoke a sense of sophistication and eloquence.

Verisimilitude: refers to the quality of appearing to be true, real, or lifelike. It suggests authenticity and believability, particularly in artistic or literary works. Verisimilitude enhances the sense of immersion and allows readers or viewers to connect with the story on a deeper level.

Magnanimous: someone who possesses a generous and noble spirit. It denotes the ability to be forgiving, understanding, and gracious, especially towards those who have wronged or offended them. This word conveys a sense of benevolence and high moral character.

Ebullient: someone who is exceptionally enthusiastic, lively, or bubbling with excitement. It conveys a contagious, exuberant energy and is often used to describe individuals who radiate joy and positivity.

https://thegoalchaser.com/fancy-words/

Argyle Day+ Stephen Hawking'sBirthday+Take the Stairs

Today is National Argyle Day! Are we ever delighted to share a favourite song with you. Kindly listen and sing along to:  https://youtu.be/KaQe09P5Qzo?feature=shared 

It has been noted that, "these diamond designs in different patterns are also used in various other things like investments, golf suits, etc. The argyle pattern has been derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll. The Scottish Highlanders have been wearing it (known as “tartan hose”) since at least the 17th century as Argyle is used for kilts and plaids and from the patterned socks. " Source: https://happydays365.net/national-argyle-day-january-8/

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Famous-Scientists-Reading-Comprehension-Bundle-Einstein-Darwin-Newton-Tesla-4406504

Teamed with https://funclassroomideas.com/free-stephen-hawking-worksheet/ 

It is also National Take the Stairs Day. We 

Professor Noggins Facts

After creating our post for National Bird Day I thought it would be great to share with any readers enjoying our homeschool blog how valuable and unique the information is found on each card. Every school day for this semester we will be playing our Professor Noggins games and we will share one interesting fact each time on this posting. 

From the Birds of North America game Barron found that the American Kestrel is not a songbird nor a shorebird, but is a bird of prey. I discovered that the white-breasted nuthatch is one of the only birds that can walk down a tree trunk upside down. Learnt on January 7th, 2025.

From the Inspects and Spiders game Barron found that ladybugs have wings and are sometimes called ladybirds. I thought mosquitoes were interesting because they can be dangerous to humans because they spread diseases. Learnt on January 8th, 2025.

The Insects and Spiders game had Barron learning about caterpillars and the fact that they spend most of their time eating, however we thought it would have been turning into a butterfly. I learnt that woodlice are also known as a sowbug and a pillbug. Learnt on January 9th, 2025.

Chiefs Season Over Til Divisions

The Chiefs have done well only losing two games during their regular season. We are waiting for the next stage before SuperBowl. 

To celebrate we were inspired to do some pumpkin painting recommended from: https://www.bhg.com/halloween/pumpkin-decorating/painted-pumpkin-ideas/   We are lucky dad said to keep our pumpkin to see how long it would last so we never carved it, so far it has only loss some of the firmness it usually has. 

The worst loss happened at the Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on January 5th 0-38 and the best win was tied for two matches Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers 30-27 on November 24th and Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 November 4th. It has been a lovely season. An update has been shared and the NFL playoffs for 2025 occur as follows: Wild-card round: Jan. 11-13 Divisional round: Jan. 18-19 Conference championships: Jan. 26 Super Bowl 59: Feb. 9

Old Rock Day+ Bobble Head Day

We found this neat websource: https://digitalhygge.com which reveals which days have special events, they also have free resources available for various needs, we thought this one was interesting to make one more mindful of what you are doing with your days. We are all given the same amount of time each day- 24 hours: https://digitalhygge.com/wheel-of-life/

According to that websource today is National Bobble Head Day these are 3 of our Funko Pop Bobbleheqds given by dad: 

It is also Old Rock Day. It is explained that, "We celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth, and today it’s no different, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives." Source: https://nationaltoday.com/old-rock-day/

We decided to pick a place on earth that we are fond of and learn about an important geologist from there. Barron selected Arnold Henry Guyot who was a Swiss-American geologist and geographer and was born September 28, 1807 in Boudevilliers, Switzerland. He died at the age of 76 on February 8, 1884 in Princeton, N.J., U.S.A. He did a lot of meteorological observations which led to the creation of the U.S. Weather Bureau. It has been shared that, "The guyot, a flat-topped volcanic peak rising from the ocean floor, is named after him. He studied at the College of Neuchâtel and in Germany, taught at Paris from 1835 to 1840, and became professor of history and physical geography at the Neuchâtel Academy in 1839. In 1838, under the influence of the famed naturalist-geologist Louis Agassiz, he took up the study of the structure and motion of glaciers. In 1848 Guyot settled in Cambridge, Mass., and until 1854 lectured on geography and teaching methods for the Massachusetts Board of Education. He wrote a series of geography textbooks that served as models of the kind used in American schools for many years. In 1854 he became professor of geology and physical geography at Princeton University. Guyot developed topographical maps of the Appalachian and Catskill mountains. His published works include The Earth and Man (Eng. trans., 1849); Creation, or the Biblical Cosmogony in the Light of Modern Science (1884); and Tables, Meteorological and Physical (4th ed., 1887). " Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Arnold-Henry-Guyot

To refresh our memory Barron did a free worksheet from: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/FREE-Layers-of-the-Earth-Labeling-Worksheet-3049920 Barron recognized the mantle area, the outer and inner core, and the crust. 

A simple, yet important reminder, from Jack Hartmann's video called On This Earth-Earth Day Song for Kids at: https://youtu.be/NbbqFyrbHEA?feature=shared that we are given so much so we need to take care of this Old Rock of ours. His lyrics are: 

"On This Earth

On This Earth, trees are growing

On This Earth, trees are growing

Give us fresh air to breathe

Give us fresh air to breathe

On this Earth, springs are flowing

On this Earth, springs are flowin

Give us water to drink

Give us water to drink

On this Earth, the sun is shining

On this Earth, the sun is shining

Gives us warmth and gives us light

Gives us warmth and gives us light

The Earth gives us so many gifts each day

We have to take care of it and appreciate

Trees are growing

Springs are flowing

The sun is shining 

So many things

All on this beautiful Earth

On this Earth, birds are flying

On this Earth birds are flying

Singing happily

Singing happily

On this Earth, fish are swimming

On this Earth, fish are swimming

Giving balance to the sea

Giving balance to the sea

On this Earth we are living

On this Earth we are living

With friends and family

With friends and family

The Earth gives us so many gifts each day

We have to take care of it and appreciate

Birds are flying

Fish are swimming

We are living

So many things

All on this beautiful Earth

Reduce, reuse, recycle plastic bags and cups

Use water carefully and when you're done shut it off

Turn lights off when you leave a room, it saves energy

Look around each day where you live and see all nature's beauty

Trees are growing

Springs are flowing

The sun is shining 

So many things

Birds are flying

Fish are swimming

We are living

So many things

All on this beautiful Earth

All on this beautiful Earth"