January
Family Health
 Eating the right foods and getting plenty of exercise is key to staying fit and healthy!
Night Time 
Sometimes it seems like we spend more time in the dark in the winter than in the light! Here are some activities that can make the dark and nighttime routines a bit easier and much more fun for your family.
February
Diversity
 For children to thrive in our ever-changing world, it becomes more and more important for parents, teachers and other childcare providers to help children recognize how people are alike, as well as how they are different.
 March
Music
Music is all around us, and it is sometimes found in unusual places. Bird songs, the rhythmic pounding of a hammer, the humming of your refrigerator, the dripping of a faucet, the honking a car horn. All of these are examples of "music" in your everyday life.
 April
The Environment
Our beautiful world is the only one we have, so it's important to take good care of the environment around us and respect all living things, both plants and animals.
Gardening 
April is the perfect time to begin thinking about planning a garden. Children love to plant things and watch them grow! Gardening teaches children responsibility, gives them a greater appreciation of nature, and it's loads of fun!
May
Family
 There are many different kinds of families. Just look around your neighborhood or at your friend's families. This is the time of year when we celebrate mothers and fathers. Mother's Day is in May, Father's Day is in June. Whoever makes up your family, be sure to tell them you love and appreciate them (even brothers and sisters) and not just on their special days.
June
Play
 Some people talk about play as if it were a relief from serious learning; but, for children, play is serious business!
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July
Thunderstorms
 Thunderstorms are large, strong storms that usually include thunder and lightning. They are extremely common in New Hampshire on hot days during the summer. Although thunderstorms can be extremely dangerous, they provide a great opportunity to explore meteorology, ecology, physics, and chemistry with children.
 August
The Ocean
Keeping the ocean clean is so important to our environment, the way we live, and keeping animals and the Earth safe.
September
 Fall
Fall marks the change of many things, including the foliage, or leaves, on many of the trees in New Hampshire.
Teamwork
 Teamwork, or cooperation, is when you work with a group to get something done. Often you use teamwork without even realizing it, like building a sand castle with your family or helping your parent at the grocery store. Teamwork is also important when participating in things like bands, group sports, or dramatic plays. Click on some fun teamwork activities to do with your family or friends, and remember the more, the merrier.
October
 Fire Safety
Each year more than 100,000 people in the United States experience a major household fire. Learn about what you can do to make your home and community more safe and educated about fire.
November
Cooking
 Cooking is often a big part of family traditions. Although adults tend to be in control of household cooking, kids can create and prepare lots of food items with, and for, their families. Learn more about how your family can enjoy cooking together by preparing and sharing as a group.
December
Family Traditions
 Most people say it's those traditions that make the days special for them. Traditions can be like anchors that help us feel more secure and stable. They can be especially important when families feel the frenzy that sometimes comes with the holidays.
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