by Jill Tomey | Jul 22, 2024 | Family Activity
Compassion Quest Download printable version of the activity This month the family is challenged to learn about compassion by being compassionate. Start by discussing the definition of compassion and be sure to include that it just isn’t being caring or loving....
by Jill Tomey | Jul 1, 2024 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Drop a Rock Day On Drop a Rock Day (always July 3), you are encouraged to decorate a rock with a positive message and leave it where someone will find it. The Kindness Rock Project participates in this event and asks you to add a little red heart to your rock if you...
by Jill Tomey | Jul 1, 2024 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
4th of July This holiday celebrates Loyalty and the birth of our country! Being patriotic is being Loyal to your country. To celebrate the holiday, use your red, white, and blue colored craft items to create patriotic artwork. Here are some ideas below: crafts on All...
by Jill Tomey | Jun 24, 2024 | Family Activity
Design a Coat of Arms Download printable version of the activity Designing a coat of arms for your family requires many decisions to be made. What character qualities are most valued by the family? How will you put these on your design? You will need to demonstrate a...
by Jill Tomey | Jun 1, 2024 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Juneteenth Activity June 19th marks the end of slavery with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Cincinnati’s Juneteenth tradition began in 1988 as a neighborhood festival–attracting some 1500 participants to a neighborhood park. As it has grown,...
by Jill Tomey | Jun 1, 2024 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Summersgiving June 24, 2023 (Saturday after Solstice) Summersgiving is a fledgling holiday created by a man who wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving in the summer with his friends and favorite Thanksgiving foods. Since many of us had scaled back Thanksgiving celebrations...