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Martin Luther King, Jr. is a champion of the fight. To think of him is to know persistence. On this day, we honor him for who he was, the change he championed, and the hope he continues to enliven in all of us. Here are some ways we aim to honor him: Keen Facts about King   Wolfe Stew Connection Bible Verses and Martin Luther King Quotes Activity Suggestion Did You Know Martin Luther King, Jr... Wasn't named Martin at birth? When he was 6, his dad changed both their names from Michael to Martin after traveling to Germany and learning more about Martin Luther , the protestant reformist. Learned how to  politely demand respect from his father? When police officers would call his father "boy," Martin Luther King, Sr, would politely correct them. Enrolled in college at the age of 15 ? King skipped grades nine and twelve, then enrolled in Morehouse College - following in his father's footsteps - in 1944. Was voted class president in a mostly white class ? His senior class

(Updated 12/15/2023.) Make Your Dreams Come True Day feels appropriate this time of year as many of us consider making changes and reviving projects we’ve let go. On Friday, we have a guest blogger from Well Parents sharing how to start an at-home business for all of you aspiring Mompreneurs out there. So, if this interests you, be sure to come back and check it out. But for now, we hope this post leaves you with JOY for Today and renewed hope in making your own dream come true. Check out the part of interest to you or read on through: Did you know...  Short summaries of real life success stories. Wolfe Stew Connects  To our own dream coming true Biblical Inspiration  A related Bible verse. Activity Suggestion  Steps toward reaching for your dreams. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: National Vision Board Day (January 14th Annually) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January's Third Monday) National Popcorn Day (January 19th Annually) Did You Know:   J.K. Rowling manually typed out each

We believe there is merit to finding JOY in every day and reflecting on our past as we look forward to the future. To support commemoration of daily holidays in the classroom, as a family, or individually, we plan to sprinkle “blog”fetti here and there throughout your year. Each holiday post will feature: Facts about the holiday. Our personal connection to it. A Biblical tie in. An activity suggestion. Just click the link to what interests you or read on through. We are thrilled to celebrate our way through 2022 with you! Facts about New Year’s Day New Year’s celebrations are an ancient tradition, at least 4000 years old. The New Year used to be celebrated on the first day of spring (a.k.a. the vernal equinox). Emperor Julius Caesar of Rome named January the beginning of the year. Janus, January’s namesake, is a Roman god with two faces: one for looking back on the past and one into the future. We’d Love to Know: Which time of year do you think makes more sense for New Year’s celebra

New year, new calendar. No longer am I pairing daily holidays with academic activities. Now, Wolfe Stew calendars focus solely on personal growth. Each month has a different theme, each day a different activity. Use them on your own or with a group. Here's what we're offering on the January 2022 Wolfe Stew menu: Blank 2022 Calendar   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes January 2022 Growth for Today Calendars Biblical Secular If you're still craving the ideas for every day, find previous year listings below: January 2021 January 2020 New Year activities BLANK 2022 Calendar These Blank Calendars are yours to use as you please: for planning, scheduling, goal-tracking, or our monthly challenge (see below). You have your choice of monthly  Bible verses  or  inspirational quotes .  January 2022's challenge:  record one positive choice you made daily. January 2022 Bible Verse "Fight the good fight of faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, whic

 It’s nearly 2021, a year I think we’re all hoping will be better than the last. Unlike any other time in our lives, we’re ready to leave 2020 in the annals of history. Yet, there is likely a lot we’ve gained from 2020: time with family, picking up new hobbies, (re)evaluating our values. Hopefully, 2020 has strengthened us. As we enter into 2021, we’re looking for reasons to celebrate. And if you are too, we have one for every day for you. For each January day, we’ve chosen a holiday and paired it with complementary link pairings targeted at Preschool to Sixth grade learners and families. If the days and the links are all you need and you’re good to go, here’s the January 2021 calendar for you: Above is only a graphic. Download your January 2021 Calendar here. If you’d like a few more details before you commit to a click, keep reading below. Here are links to transport you to your desired date: Week One (January 1-2, 2021) Week Two (January 3-9, 2021) Week Three (January 10