| Sep 1 |
World Letter Writing Day |
More Love Letters is a project to send a bundle of nice letters to people who may need a pick-me-up. |
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Youâve Got Mail: Old-Fashioned Letter Writing for Fun (post on the New York City Library website) |
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How to Write Letters: A 19th-Century Guide to the Lost Art of Epistolary Etiquette (post on Brainpickings.org blog) |
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Youâve Got Snail Mail: Tips for letter Writing Day from Pencils.com blog |
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7 Reasons to Keep Writing Letters from the Saturday Evening Post |
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How to send a letter or postcard according to USPS |
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How to address mail accurately, according to Canada Post |
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Como escrever o remetente e destinatĂĄrio no envelope (How to address an envelope in Brazil) |
| Sep 2 |
Blueberry Popsicle Day |
Naturally Sweet Blueberry Popsicles (Easy!), post on What Molly Made blog |
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History of Blueberries from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council |
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Easy Homemade Blueberry Popsicles Recipe (post on Premeditated Leftovers blog) |
| Sep 3 |
Skyscraper Day |
Video (embedded in a website): The Crazy Physics Behind Why Our Skyscrapers Keep Breaking Records |
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Presentation about the physics of Skyscrapers, by Greg Ross |
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Article on Skyscrapers from Encyclopedia Britannica |
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Science World Article responding to the question: What are some of the challenges architects and engineers face when designing tall buildings? |
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Are you a teacher or a homeschooling parent? Hereâs a lesson about skyscrapers for grades 7-8 from Teach Engineering. |
| Sep 4 |
Lazy Primary Caregivers Day |
Self-Care for Parents (post on Program for Early Parent Support website) |
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15 Self-Care Strategies for Parents |
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Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers from the National [US] Institute on Aging) |
| Sep 5 |
International Day of Charity |
International Day of Charity United Nations page |
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Charity Navigator website |
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Donating to Charity page on USA Gov website |
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Being Charitable Towards Others (article from Carter for Compassion website) |
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No money to donate on Giving Tuesday? Here are 9 free ways to give back (post from Better by Today |
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10 Little Ways to Become More Generous (post on Becoming Minimalist) |
| Sep 6 |
Read a Book Day |
WolrdCat: find books in libraries near you |
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Project Gutenberg: free eBooks whose U.S. copyright has expired |
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Goodreads is a website providing book reviews from readers |
| Sep 7 |
Brazilian Independence Day |
Official Brazilian Tourism Website |
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Brazil Travel Guide from National Geographic |
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National Geographic Kids Brazil Facts Page |
| Sep 8 |
International Literacy day |
What is Literacy? (article from the UK National Literacy Trust) |
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World Literacy Foundation |
| Sep 9 |
Tedddy Bear Day |
25 Teddy-Bear Themed Crafts and Activities |
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47 Teddy Bear Games and Activities for KidsâI say adults can do them too! |
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14 Creative and Useful Ideas for Teddy Bear and Soft Toy Storage |
| Sep 10 |
Swap Ideas Day |
How to Share Your Ideas (WikiHow article) |
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How to Share Your Ideas in the Workplace (article from World Education Services website) |
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15 Ways To Encourage Creative Idea Sharing From All Team Members (Forbes article) |
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13 Proven Ways to Present New Ideas to your Boss or Management (article from Profitable Venture blog) |
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31 Best Companies that Pay for Your Ideas in 2021 (article from Money Pantry) |
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Why Co-Workers Should Share Opinions or Ideas: 16 Reasons (post from Wise Step blog) |
| Sep 11 |
Make your bed day |
5 Reasons to Make Your Bed Every Day (article from The Spruce) |
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Why You Need to Make Your Bed |
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How to Make a Bed Military Style (YouTube video, 1 minute 55 seconds long)âSo as a former military member, this isnât exactly how beds are made in boot camp (we donât use fitted sheets, and the sheets have to be completely without wrinkles), but this video is more realistic for people wanting to do hospital corners at home. |
| Sep 12 |
Video Game Day |
Video Game History (article from Smithsonian Institution) |
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Video Game History - Timeline and Facts from History.com |
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Video Game Consoles timeline from World History Project |
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The Evolution of Arcade Gaming (article form M&P Amusement website) |
| Sep 13 |
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day |
Cooks of All Ages: How Kids Can Help in the Kitchen (article from pathways.org) |
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How Young Kids Can Help in the Kitchen: A List of Activities by Age (article form The Kitchn) |
| Sep 14 |
Live Creative Day |
The Positive Psychology of Creativity (article from PositivePsychology) |
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Improv Boosts Creativity and Psychological Well-Being (article from Psychology Today) |
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How To Be More Creative: 10 Proven Techniques |
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How to Be More Creative |
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80 Easy Projects for Kids |
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50 Crafty and creative FaceTime Activities to Do with Kids |
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15 DIY Projects for Couples |
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20 Cool Things to Do with Your Partner At Home. |
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Things to Do with Your Friends When Youâre Bored | Scroll down for creative things to do |
| Sep 15 |
Online Learning Day |
Ultimate List of Free Homeschooling Resources Disclosure: This is from my own blog |
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10 MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) Websites to Start Your Free Education (article from studentcompetitions.com) |
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80+ Best MOOC Providers List (article from Knowledge Lover) |
| Sep 16 |
International day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer |
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is an official day observed by the United Nations. You can find more information about it on the UN website |
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National Geographic Society page about the ozone layer |
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Encyclopedia Britannica article about the ozone layer |
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5 Ways to Protect the Ozone Layer (article from Nutty Scientists) |
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Information about ozone from NASA |
| Sep 17 |
Batman Day |
A Brief History of Batman on the Small Screen (article form dccomics.com) |
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Batman Publication History (DC Fandom page) |
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Batman Wiki Fandom page |
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Batman entry on Britannica |
| Sep 18 |
Concussion Awareness Day |
Information about concussions from the government of Ontario | Ontario is the national leader in Canada for concussion management and has established Rowanâs Law in response to the concussion-related death of a young rugby player. This document will show you information about concussions as well as the law about them. |
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Concussion article on Mayo Clinic Website |
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Concussion Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Injury Center |
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Hit. Stop. Sit. Poster |
| Sep 19 |
International Red Panda Day |
Did you know a red panda is not actually a panda? And did you know that although it looks like a red raccoon, it has no relation to a raccoon? Did you know that they look super cute but can be super feisty? Learn more about this endangered species with the resources below. |
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Red panda facts from the Red Panda Network |
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Encyclopedia Britannica article on red pandas |
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World Wildlife Fund article on red pandas |
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Red panda fact sheet from National Geographic |
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Facts about red pandas from Live Science |
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National Geographic Kids page about red pandas |
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Dance Day |
9 Easy Dances to Learn Quickly |
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The Official Annual Routine from American Dance Movementâ This page updated yearly with the dance routine tutorial for the current year |
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The 50 Greatest Movie Dance Scenes of All Time, according to Vulture |
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List of Dances from Wikipedia |
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Lindy Hop Moves |
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Shameless Plug: Mariana & Danâs Wedding Dance (2006) |
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See some fun dances for kids and their caregivers in the resources below |
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Jack Hartmann Educational Songs for Kids | Youâll find all kinds of fun songs to dance to; all you have to do is follow along with the video to keep your brain and body strong. |
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Splash âN Bootsâ For the Love of Dance and Who Put the Beat in My Shoes? |
| Sep 20 |
Fried Rice Day |
Wikipedia Fried Rice page |
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The History of Nasi Goreng in Indonesia (Food Mag article) |
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Wife Appreciation Day |
The # 1 resource for celebrating this day is⌠your wife. Observe, learn, and ask what makes your wife feel special. Then act on what you have learned and show her how much you truly appreciate her. Here are some other ideas: |
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25 Free Ways to Show Your Wife You Love Her |
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Here are some more generic resources for improving your relationship: |
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The 5 Love Languages |
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One Extraordinary Marriage |
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7 Ways to Improve Communication in Relationships (article from PositivePsychology) |
| Sep 21 |
World Gratitude Day |
14 Health Benefits of Practicing Gratitude According to Science (article from PositivePsychology.com) |
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40 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude (article from lifehack) |
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How to Practice Gratitude (article by mindful) |
| Sep 22 |
Dear Diary Day |
83 Benefits of Journalling for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (article from PositivePsychology.com) |
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Keeping a Journal Can Be Good for Your Emotional Health (Article from Psychology Today) |
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The Health Benefits of Journalling (Article from PyschCentral) |
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How and Why to Start Journalling (Article from lifehacker) |
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Journalling Apps |
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I prefer pen and paper and love a beautiful notebook. Writing by hand is very calming, and thereâs some research that shows that writing by hand can actually improve memory, helping you retain information more readily. But if writing by hand is just not your thing, you donât have the time, or itâs much easier for you to have everything on your phone, you have options. |
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Here are the 8 best journalling apps of 2020, according to Zapier. |
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Car-Free Day |
10 Reasons to Go Car-Free |
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How and Why to Go Car-Free (or at least Car-Lite) |
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Simplify Your Life: Go Car-Free |
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Equinox |
Video from National Geographic: What is an Equinox? |
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The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices (article from the US National Weather Service) |
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When and What is the September (autumnal) Equinox? |
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Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox) |
| Sep 23 |
International Day of Sign Languages |
Sign Languages of the World |
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A Guide to the Different Types of Sign Language Around the World |
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Canadian Association of the Deaf Statement on Sign Languages |
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[How to Learn Canadian Sign Language [ASL & LSQ](How to Learn Canadian Sign Language) |
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Learn American Sign Language Online | This website has a paid course but has some free lessons as well. It may be worth checking out. |
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How to Learn Sign Language |
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American Sign Language University (*This is a great resource with full ASL courses entirely for free, taught by a Deaf instructor.) |
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Handspeak.com (Online ASL dictionary) |
| Sep 24 |
Punctuation Day |
The Punctuation Guide |
| Sep 25 |
One-Hit Wonder Day |
What is a One-Hit Wonder? |
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The Complete List of True One-Hit Wonders |
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All One-Hit Wonders 1955-2016 |
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The 57 Best One-Hit Wonders of All Time (according to Insider) |
| Sep 26 |
Situational Awareness Day |
Situational Awareness is the ability to be aware of your environment and act to prevent dangerous situations instead of reacting to them after they have already happened. While this skill is essential for military members and other dangerous professions, it is also a useful skill for the everyday person, whether for personal reasons or at the workplace. |
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Situational Awareness Exercises |
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14 Ways to Improve Your Situational Awareness |
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10 Tests, Exercises, and Games to Heighten Your Senses and Situational Awareness |
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5 Practical Exercises to Help With Your Situational Awareness |
| Sep 27 |
World Tourism Day |
How to Take a Virtual Vacation (Rosetta Stone article) |
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The 12 Best Virtual Vacations You Can Take Without Traveling (TripSavvy article) |
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How to take a Virtual Vacation (LifeHacker article) |
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Armchair Travel Experiences That Let You Explore the World From Your Living Room (Thrillist article) |
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32 Vacations You Can Take from Home (Smart Travel article) |
| Sep 28 |
Good Neighbour Day |
How to Be a Good Neighbour (article from Charter for Compassion) |
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101 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor Right Now (article from Apartment Therapy) |
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100 Ways to Be Kinder (article from Virtues for Life) |
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Want to share some brightness with someone who really needs a pick-me-up? Consider writing a snail mail letter to someone on the More Love Letters project. |
| Sep 29 |
Broadway Musicals Day |
Big List of every musical thatâs ever been on Broadway |
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The Broadway Leagueâs official on-line headquarters for Broadway information in NYC and across North America. |
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The most popular Broadway Musicals of all time |
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Top 100 Classic Broadway Songs |
| Sep 30 |
International Podcast Day |
What is a Podcast? |
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How to Listen to a Podcast |
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The Best Podcasts of 2020, according to Time Magazine |
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The 16 Best Podcasts of 2021, according to LimeWire |
Resources for September Daily Holidays
September Daily Holidays: Ideas