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(Updated January 5, 2024) Let's reverse the mood from S.A.D. to JOYful today. All of us have much to celebrate in our singleness; we are all unique masterpieces designed by the creator of heaven and earth. Relish the beauty of what makes you, you. Find JOY in your singularity. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To being single. Bible Verses and Quotes  About remaining single. Activity Suggestions  Book suggestions, writing activity, discussion opportunities. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS Presidents' Day (February's Third Monday) Be Humble Day (February 22nd Annually) International Women's Day (March 8th Annually) Did You Know: Women who remain single throughout life benefit mentally, physically, and financially? An Australian study compiled data on over 10,000 women in their 70's from all walks of life and found that those who remained single throughout their life received higher education and income, were physically healthier,

Think of all the inventions that bring you JOY! Name one you would not want to imagine life without. God is good. We are surrounded by so many wonderous, marvelous things and blessed beyond measure. In all the marvel of this world, let's not take the true source of JOY for granted. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To overcoming distraction. Bible Verses and Quotes  About inventing. Activity Suggestions  Invention, research, writing, and discussion opportunities. Last Year's Post : Pizza Day (February 9th Annually)  Did You Know: A calligraphy college course led to early Macintosh success?  Steve Jobs, inspired by these classes, helped create a computer with beautiful typography that allured many purchasers and altered typefaces indefinitely. ( Mental Floss , Calligraphy Museum  and Smithsonian Mag ) It took 11 years for Tetris' inventor to receive royalties on it? Inventor Alexey Pajitnov created the game as test software fo

As February approaches, we hope you find yourself rooted in love. The firm foundation of love can help you withstand any storm. Take time to notice, appreciate, and further develop the relationships that root you this month. This is the love that matters, friends. How do you communicate this in your classroom, Leader? What relationship-building activities bring your learners closer? What about in your personal lives? Are you devoting time to those you love? We hope so! We are praying this month adds depth to the relationships that root you in love. Here's what we're offering on the February 2023  Wolfe Stew  menu: February 2023 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational) February 2023 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2023 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes February 2023 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar  at the Learning Lab Tab. February 2023  (updated for you!) February 2021 Febru

(Updated 1/26/2024) Presidents' Day began as a day to honor George Washington but now is commonly extended to all presidents. While celebrating presidents may not sound JOYful to you, consider where we'd be without someone to govern our country, to fight for our freedoms. On a personal level, spend time today thinking about who you lead, the JOY you find in it, and how you can grow to be better at it. Presidential Listings Did You Know...  Five facts we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To teaching American History. Bible Verses and Quotes  Verses about leadership and quotes from presidents. Activity Suggestions  Coin sort, book related activities, research opportunities, leadership development, presidential timeline, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Be Humble Day (February 22nd Annually) Tell a Fairy Tale Day (February 26th Annually) International Women's Day (March 8th Annually) Did You Know: Joe Biden is our 46th President?   Head to WhiteH

(Updated 1/25/2024) While Valentine's Day is met with mixed emotions, I see it as a celebration of LOVE: love of God, love of others, and love of self.  There is never enough love to go around. So, let's find JOY for today in giving and receiving love. Hearts image from Pixabay . Valentine's Day Offerings Did You Know...  Five Valentine's Day facts Wolfe Stew Connects  To love. Bible Verses and Love Quotes  About love.  Activity Suggestions  To show love to others, to remind yourself you deserve love, to create an environment of love, and to connect with God's love. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Ash Wednesday (Changes Annually - 46 days before Easter) Singles Awareness Day (February 15th Annually) Presidents' Day (February's Third Monday) Did You Know: There are three Saint Valentine legends? First, there's the Valentine who married soldiers despite Emperor Claudius II's decree to keep them single. Second, Valentine of Terni lived his life supporting marri

(Updated 1/4/2024.) Any way you slice it, pizza delivers JOY. The crust smiles at you, the cheese melts your heart, and the toppings are uniquely yours. Embrace this culinary delight with us as we declare: National Pizza Day | February 9th Annually Pizza Menu Did You Know...  Facts about pizza. Wolfe Stew Connects  To pizza preferences. Bible Verses and Pizza Quotes  Inspired by pizza. Activity Suggestions  Learn fractions, cook, note preferences, and hold a family cook-off. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: National Inventors' Day (February 11th Annually) Valentine's Day (February 14th Annually) Singles Awareness Day (February 15th Annually) Did You Know: Pizza, in some form, has existed since the BC's? Flatbread once served as edible plates. On these "plates", the diner would position toppings, and then eat the "plate" and toppings together - like a pizza. This method of eating was mentioned in Virgil's Aeneid. Aeneid was written around 19 BC . The modern piz

(Updated 1/19/2024) " Groundhog " by Maureen Farrelly at Public Domain Pictures Find JOY today in an annual tradition that, though somewhat silly, brings HOPE to many! Dare to HOPE that warmth will rise again in your life. Groundhog Offerings: Did You Know...  Facts about Groundhog Day Wolfe Stew Connects  To hope. Bible Verses  About the changing of the seasons. Activity Suggestions  Make predictions, watch the event, have a snack, research, and create art. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: National Pizza Day National Inventors' Day Valentine's Day Did You Know Groundhog Day is: Also known as Imbolc (Pagan) or Candlemas (Christian)? A good marker of the seasons? Set halfway between winter solstice and spring equinox, it logically makes sense to position season-ending forecasting efforts here. Not the original way people would predict winter's end? To Christian Candlemas observers, a sunny Candlemas day foretold 40 more days of winter. A custom brought to America by the Germa