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International Day of Peace | JOY for Today

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Peace and joy. Common quests of mankind. The problem arises when what you require for peace and joy collide with what I require. How do we find common ground? How do we come to accept a shared meaning of peace and joy?  International Day of Peace | September 21st Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four world peace facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  with finding peace. Bible Verses and Quotes  about peace. Activity Suggestions  Music, SEL Lessons, Discussion Questions, and Family Challenge UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Fall Equinox  (Late September, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south) Johnny Appleseed Day  (September 26th Annually) Inner Beauty Day (October 7th Annually) Did You Know: Many societies never experience war?   Most societies, through the ages, experienced a state of peace more often than a state of war and 10 percent of those societies never experienced war at all. ( Oxford University Press ) Even the first recorded human story ended

Pledge of Allegiance Day | JOY for Today

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The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise. When we say it, we connect as citizens. When we mean it, our country is strengthened. Loyal citizens solemnly committed to work together toward a moral cause under a God who is only good and always faithful builds a strong framework for enduring JOY. Pledge of Allegiance Day | September 8th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five Pledge of Allegiance facts we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  with commitments. Bible Verses and Quotes  inspired by promises. Activity Suggestions  Pledge of Allegiance comprehension; Classroom pledge creation; Discussion questions; Family pledge UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Patriot Day (September 11th Annually) Fall Equinox (Late September, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south) Johnny Appleseed Day (September 26th Annually) Did You Know: We are on the third revision of the Pledge of Allegiance?  The first, written by Francis Bellamy in 1892, was written for use in any country. It excluded the

September 2023 | Calendars

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With two weeks of school now under our belts we can safely say we still don't have it all together. I've been frantically leveling books and throwing together PowerPoints while the Mr.'s been trying to keep his cool (Literally because of the lack of air-conditioning.) while learning new curriculums, new students, new teammates, and a new school. I wonder, will we ever coast through the beginning of a school year or will it always start in a rush? What about you? Have you started yet or are you still in preparation mode? Whatever stage we find you, we are praying for you to find peace in the chaos and hope for your frustrations. Here's what we're offering on the September 2023  Wolfe Stew  menu: September 2023 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  September 2023 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2023 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes September 2023 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's

Johnny Appleseed Day | JOY for Today

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John Chapman, commonly known as Johnny Appleseed, was a man who lived his life serving others - in word and deed. Serving others brings JOY to you and the person served. Think about the others you already connect with in your life, how might you serve them even better  today? Apple tree picture from pxhere.com JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by Johnny Appleseed. Activity Suggestions  Book, craft, math, research, writing, and family challenge. Did You Know: John Chapman is Johnny Appleseed's real name?  John Chapman was the second child of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Chapman. He was born on September 26, 1774 in Leominster Massachusetts. ( Wikipedia ) By selling seedlings to settlers, Chapman helped establish their land claims? In Ohio and Indiana, planting an orchard showed your intent to stay on the land which persuaded the government to recognize your claim. By selling seedling

Autumnal Equinox | JOY for Today

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(Updated 3.24.2023) When I lived in a place that had no truly definable seasons, the season I most missed was fall. There's something in the changing air that adds comfort and joy to my life. While change in life is rarely comfortable, it can lead to JOY when you learn where to look for it. Like choosing to embrace the splendor of autumn leaves, finding joy amid change helps shift our perspectives. September 23, 2023 Autumnal Equinox Topics: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  with change. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by fall. Activity Suggestions  Fall-themed lessons, picture books, and questions. Did You Know: Some people believe catching a leaf as it falls brings good luck? One such belief suggests for every falling leaf you catch, you are destined for one day of good luck. ( Best Life Online ) There really is a distinct fall scent?  Contributors to the smell: dying leaves and cooler air. In addition, the first fall rain smell has its own name: petrich

Patriot Day 2022 | JOY for Today

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9/11 shocked our country to its core. On that day we realized our vulnerability, but we also found our strength. Through strength in unity and shared purpose we shifted a tragic moment in history to hope for tomorrow and found JOY in perseverance. Together we can overcome. " Lifespan Development " picture from Lumen Learning CC BY 4.0 Patriot Day Topics: Did You Know...  Three we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  Regarding 9/11 and Citizenship. Activity Suggestions  Remembrance, Commitment, Discussion (for PreK-Middle School) Did You Know: Four planes crashed in three different locations? Two of the planes careened into New York City's World Trade Center, a third targeted the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed in a Pennsylvania field. A total of 2,996 people died and over 6,000 were injured. ( The Fact Site ) Flight 93 was reclaimed? A Pennsylvania field was not the target of the final plane, likely the White House or the U.S. C

Labor Day | JOY for Today

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Today we honor you and all the work you do! To celebrate, take time to rest and unwind - intentionally. Anything that reminds you of your work, put it to the side. You deserve a real day off! Labor Day Topics: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  About work. Activity Suggestions  Career Day, Chore Charts, Would You Rather? Did You Know: The first Labor Day was likely a protest against unsafe working conditions?  Over 20,000 New York City industry workers took to the streets on September 5, 1882, to express their concern over long workdays (12 hours) and unhealthy environments. At the end of their march, they joined their families to enjoy the day by picnicking and setting off fireworks. ( Today ) Its founder is either McGuire or Maguire? But neither one has the first name Jerry . Both Peter J. McGuire and Matthew Maguire are credited with officially starting Labor Day in the United States.  ( U.S. Department of Labor )