Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

Presidents' Day is more than just a day off from work and school. Keep the kids busy with some patriotic crafts, and test your knowledge with our presidential quizzes.

February is Black History Month. Spend some time with your children learning about the amazing accomplishments of our country's famous African Americans.

Did you know that this month is also National Cherry Month? Celebrate this fun fact with some yummy cherry recipes from our recipe database!

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Presidents' Day
Get to know our country's presidents.

Patriotic Craft Activities for Kids Best Presidents of the 20th Century Presidential Pets Abraham Lincoln Coloring Page

Presidents' Day Puzzles Presidential True/False Biography of Barack Obama More Presidents' Day Activities

Black History Month
Celebrate diversity with your kids.

Trip Ideas for Black History Month African-American Pioneers Quiz Books for Black History Month Black History Month Year-Round Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement

Famous African-American Coloring Pages The Black Past Quiz Bringing Up Open-Minded Kids Who Are These Alpha Afro-American Women? More on Black History Month

Cherry Recipes
Try something new with these delicious recipes.

Cherry Skillet Pudding with Dumplings Cheery Cherry Chicken Cherry Hill Apple Salad

Cherry Cola Smoothie Hawaiian Fruit Salad More Tasty Recipes

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2009 Fun Facts Calendar
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