January Themed Activities for Kids

Are you looking for some new ideas to enliven your classroom or home in the new year? Welcome to my calendar of January themed activities for kids … and to my monthly calendar observances and themed activities series. I have monthly themed activities for each month of the year. I update the upcoming month’s themed activities post before the new month starts.

You’ll find all my unit studies and holiday posts listed by themes in my “Montessori-Inspired Unit Studies + Holiday and Seasonal Activities” post. Here you’ll find lots of themes for January according to holiday or calendar observances.

Winter Themes

Montessori-Inspired Winter Themes and Activities

Monthly Observances for January

Monthly observances can be used for themed activities throughout the month or for one or two weeks during the month.

• National Bath Safety Month
• Be Kind to Food Servers Month 
• National Be On-Purpose Month
• National Blood Donor Month – Free Heart Printables and Montessori-Inspired Heart Activities {Human Heart and Valentine Hearts}, Montessori-Inspired Heart and Circulatory System Activities
• Book Blitz Month – How to Help Your Child Treasure Books, Montessori-Inspired Ideas for Enjoying Books with Your Child or Students, Montessori-Inspired Eric Carle Activities, Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, Simple Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Library, Montessori-Inspired Activities for the Tortoise and the Hare, Goodnight Moon Resources and Activities, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Free Mitten Printables and Montessori-Inspired Mitten Activities, Montessori-Inspired Brown Bear, Brown Bear Activities, Using Children’s Books to Raise Awareness about Hunger, Montessori Book Baskets for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, 50+ Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, 30+ Dr. Seuss Inspired Phonics Activities, {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Cat in the Hat Sensory Bin, How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Care of Books, Favorite Montessori-Friendly Books for a 2 Year Old, Spring Book Lists for Preschool and Elementary Kids: Garden Adventures Around the World, Best Children’s Books about the Death of a Pet, The Best Ant Books for Kids, Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety, The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers, The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing, The Best Children’s Books about Manners for Preschoolers, Encourage Kindness with the We’re All Wonders Picture Book, Encourage Kindness with the Wonder Books #ChooseKind, The Best Bee Books for Kids, Simple Literature-Based Ideas with the Pink and Green Kindness Elves, The Best Alligator and Crocodile Books for Kids, My Children’s Favorite Books from Childhood, Our Favorite Picture Book about Inclusion and Friendship, Positive Messages We All Need from Pete the Cat, The Best Moon Books for Kids, The Best Nest Books for Kids, The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, The Best Ladybug Books for Kids, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, The Best Growth Mindset Books for Kids, The Best Fire Safety Books for Kids, The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books},The Best Peace Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School,  The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, The Best Heart Books for Kids {Human Heart, Love, and Valentine’s Day Books}, The Best Bird Books for Kids, The Best Cleaning and Tidying Books for Kids, The Best Transportation and Travel Books for Kids, The Best Ocean Books for Kids, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, The Best Apple Books for Kids, The Best Farm Books for Kids, The Best Gratitude Books for Kids, The Best Months and Seasons Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, The Best Winter Books for Kids, Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat, The Best Earth Day Every Day Books for Kids, Favorite Books for a Fossil Theme, Favorite Books for a Snake Theme, Favorite Books for a Weird Insect Theme, Favorite Books for a Friendship Theme, Favorite Books for a Nocturnal Animal Theme, Favorite Books for an Emotions and  Feelings Theme, Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Favorite Books for a Snowy Day Theme, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess – A Little Magic, Favorite Books for a Germ Theme, Favorite Books for a Birthday Theme, Favorite Books for a Butterfly Theme, Favorite Books for an Amphibian Theme, Favorite Books for a Reptile Theme, Favorite Books for a Fish Theme, Favorite Books  for a Bird Theme, Favorite Books for a Mammal Theme, Favorite Books for a Construction Theme, Favorite Books for an Evergreen Tree Theme, Literature-Based Activities Pinterest Board
• National Braille Literacy Month – Montessori Diversity and Inclusion Resources for Preschool Through Elementary, Free Senses Printables and Montessori-Inspired Senses Activities
• International Brain Teaser Month
• Celebration of Life Month
• International Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month
• National Clean Up Your Computer Month
• National Eye Health Care Month
• International Creativity Month
• Get Organized Month –  Free Cleaning and Tidying Printables and Montessori-Inspired Cleaning and Tidying Activities, Trash Multiplication and Clean-up Game {with Easy DIY Montessori Multiplication Board}, Free Duster Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Cleaning and Tidying Books for Kids, Free Kids Cleaning Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Editable Habit Trackers for Adults or Kids, Organization and Preparation Pinterest Board
• National Hobby Month
• Hot Tea Month – Montessori-inspired tea parties, Fabulous Practical Life: How to Make Fresh Mint Tea
• National Mentoring Month
• International New Year’s Resolution Month for Business
• Oatmeal Month
• National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month
• National Poverty in America Awareness Month – Are You Going Orange for No Kid Hungry? Fighting Hunger through Social Media, Using Children’s Books to Raise Awareness about Hunger, Hunger Awareness Activities for Kids, The Kindness Elves Meet Pete the Cat … and Go on a Great Adventure, Using Kindness Elves and Pete the Cat in a Food and Toy Drive, Teaching about Hunger and Poverty through a Food and Toy Drive, The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, a Baby, and a Toddler Join Our Food and Toy Drive, The Kindness Elves and Pete the Cat Join Our 5th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Our Online and Curbside Family Food and Toy Drive, The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 7th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Free Empathy Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}, Ways to Be Kind to Humankind for Kids and Adults, Free Kindness Printables and Montessori-Inspired Kindness Activities, Free Kindness Do-a-dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Free Kindness Cutting Strips  (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 8th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Project for Children and Adults of All Ages {100 Acts of Kindness}, The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 9th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Projects Pinterest Board Kindness Projects Pinterest Board
• Worldwide Rising Star Month
• Self-Help Group Awareness Month
• Self-Love Month – Editable Habit Trackers for Adults and Kids
• Shape Up US Month
• National Skating Month – Free Winter Sports Printables and Montessori-Inspired Winter Sports Activities, Fun with Cleaning, Movement, and Music Appreciation,  Free Ice Skating Printables and Montessori-Inspired Ice Skating Activities
• National Soup Month
• National Staying Healthy Month – Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons, Montessori-Inspired Hygiene Lessons to Help Kids Stay Healthy, Fun with Handwashing + Handwashing Song by a 2 Year Old, Free Medical Worker Printables and Montessori-Inspired Medical Worker Activities, Free Doctor and Nurse Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Medical Worker Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Songs About Getting a  Shot {Kids’ Vaccination resources}, Free Germ Printables and Montessori-Inspired Germ Activities, Free Germ Songs and Educational Videos, Favorite Books for a Germ Theme
• National Thank You Month – How to Help Your Kids Have an Attitude of Gratitude, Montessori-Inspired Gratitude Activities, 20+ Family Gratitude Activities, Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School, 20+ Free Year-Round Gratitude Printables for Kids, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Gratitude Printables and Montessori-Inspired Gratitude Activities,  Free Gratitude Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Gratitude Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Gratitude Activities and Inspiration Pinterest Board
• National Train Your Dog Month – Montessori Care of Pets, Montessori-Inspired Pet Activities, Pets Unit Study Pinterest Board
• International Wayfinding Month
• International Wealth Mentality Month

January Dates that Can Be Used for Themed Activities

Calendar observances are great for mini units or even units that might last the whole month.

• January 1: New Year’s Day – Starting and Nurturing New Year’s Traditions, Preparing for New Year’s Family Celebrations, Simple Magnetic or Velcro Calendar Using Free Printables, Free New Year’s Songs and Rhymes for Circle Times, Montessori-Inspired Months and Seasons Activities for Hands-on Learning, Montessori New Year’s Celebration, Kids’ New Year’s Activities Pinterest Board, Free Months and Seasons Printables and Montessori-Inspired Months and Seasons Activities, Free Months and Seasons Songs and Educational Videos, The Best Months and Seasons Books for Kids, Free Months and Seasons Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Phonics Download), Calendar Activities for Kids Pinterest Board
• January 1: Betsy Ross born, 1752
• January 1: Paul Revere born 1735
• January 1: Ellis Island Opened, 1892
• January 2: World Introvert Day – How to Help Each of Your Children Feel Special
• January 2: Astronomer Isaac Asimov born, 1920 – Astronaut Unit, Montessori-Inspired Astronomy Activities, Montessori-Inspired Moon Unit, Montessori-Inspired Solar System Activities, Montessori-Inspired Astronomy Units, Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Montessori-Inspired Phases-of-the-Moon Playdough Tray, Free Moon Printables and Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities, Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}, Free Moon Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Moon Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Moon Books for Kids, Free Star and Constellation Printables and Montessori-Inspired Constellation Activities, Fun Montessori Hundred Board Extension – Count 100 Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, The Ultimate Star and Constellation Unit, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, Free Constellations Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Create a Glow-in-the-Dark Constellation with Dictation or Writing Tray, Free Constellation Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Astronomy Cards from KHT Montessori, Free Solar System Printables and Montessori-Inspired Solar System Activities, Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos, Free Y for Year Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books}, Free Solar System Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Work with Scale Distances of Planets from the Sun, Montessori Astronomy Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, Free Sun Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Building a LEGO Mars Rover Plus Montessori Space Exploration Resources, Astronomy Unit Study Pinterest Board
• January 2: Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day
• January 3: Drinking Straw Patented, 1888.
• January 3: Festival of Sleep Day
• January 3: Fruitcake Toss Day
• January 3: Humiliation Day – Montessori-Inspired 100 Acts of Kindness Project, Simple Ways to Make a Difference in the World, Family Fun with 100 Acts of Kindness and Operation Beautiful, Including a Toddler in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, Using Montessori Principles in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, Teaching Kids to Be Kind, The Ultimate Guide to Having Kind Kids This Christmas, Focusing on Toddler Manners in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}, Completing 100 Acts of Kindness (Toddler Manners Challenge) and Starting 100+ Acts of Kindness, The Ultimate Guide to Kindness Elves, Encouraging 100 Acts of Kindness with the Kindness Elves, Introducing the Kind Words Challenge with the Kindness Elves, Fun with Kindness Elves, 100 Acts of Kindness, and the Kind Words Challenge, Encouraging Kindness with Gardening Activities and the Kindness Elves, Encouraging Kindness with the We’re All Wonders Picture Book, Encourage Kindness with the Wonder Books #ChooseKind, Simple Literature-Based Ideas with the Pink and Green Kindness Elves, How to Do a Simple Version of Camp Kindness, How to Help Your Kids Get the Most out of the Wonder Movie, Teaching about Hunger and Poverty through a Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Project for Children and Adults of All Ages {100 Acts of Kindness}, 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Big Sisters and Big Brothers, Free Inspirational Kindness Videos for a Variety of Ages, How to Add Kind Words from Books to the Kind Words Challenge, How I Prepared a Simple Kindness Elves Activity for Giving Tuesday (or Any Time), The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, a Baby, and a Toddler Join Our Food and Toy Drive, Family 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Babies and Older Children, The Kindness Elves and Pete the Cat Join Our 5th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Family and Neighborhood 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Toddlers on Up, How to Make a 100 Hearts Sensory Bottle (100 Hearts Calming Bottle), Our Online and Curbside Family Food and Toy Drive, How to Prepare a Book Basket That Encourages Kindness, The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 7th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Free Empathy Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}, Ways to Be Kind to Humankind for Kids and Adults, Free Kindness Printables and Montessori-Inspired Kindness Activities, Free Kindness Do-a-dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Free Kindness Cutting Strips  (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 8th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Project for Children and Adults of All Ages {100 Acts of Kindness}, The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 9th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Projects Pinterest Board
• January 4: Isaac Newton born, 1643
• January 4: Louis Braille born, 1809 – Montessori Diversity and Inclusion Resources for Preschool Through Elementary, Free Senses Printables and Montessori-Inspired Senses Activities
• January 4: Trivia Day
• January 5: National Bird Day –Montessori-Inspired Life Cycle Activities, Montessori-Inspired Arctic and Antarctic Unit {Hundreds of Resources}, Montessori-Inspired Continent Activities – Penguins of Antarctica, Montessori-Inspired Multi-Level Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Printables and Montessori-Inspired Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Penguin Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Simple Arctic vs. Antarctic Cut-and-Paste Activity {Free Printables}, Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos, Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos, Easy and Fun Antarctic Sensory Bin for Winter or Summer, Free Owl Printables and Montessori-Inspired Owl Activities, Montessori-Inspired Owl Unit with Free Printables and Activities, Great Horned Owl Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Montessori Nature Tray with Owl-Themed Craft and Art Appreciation, Free Owl Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Free Nest Printables and Montessori-Inspired Nest Activities, Free Nest Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Nature Tray with Bird-Themed Nest Building and Art Appreciation, Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time, The Best Nest Books for Kids, Free Nest Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Fun with Easter Eggs and Oviparous Animals, Free Duckling Printables and Montessori-Inspired Duckling Activities, Free Make Way for Ducklings Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, Fun  100 Board Extension – Count 100 Ducks {Free Printable}, Free Duckling Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Backyard Bird Printables and Montessori-Inspired Backyard Bird Activities, The Best Bird Books for Kids, Free Warbler and Yellow Warbler Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Phonics Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Bird Unit {Hundreds of Resources}, Free Backyard Bird Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), How to Discover the Joy of Birdwatching with Kids, Free Backyard Bird Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Oviparous Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Oviparous Animal Activities, Free Oviparous Animal Songs and Educational Videos, Free Egg Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Oviparous Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Penguin Game, Puzzle, and Editable Tracing  Pack in Print or Cursive, Free Bird Printables and Montessori-Inspired Bird Activities, Favorite Books for a Bird Theme, Free Bird Songs and Educational Videos, Free Birds Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download),  Bird Unit Study Pinterest Board
• January 6: Epiphany – Family Christmas Celebrations through Epiphany and Celebrating Epiphany with Your Child
• January 6: First Casa Dei Bambini (Children’s House) opened by Maria Montessori in San Lorenzo, Rome, Italy, 1907 – About Montessori, M is for Montessori, Montessori Resources, ABCs of Montessori, Best Maria Montessori Quotes
• January 6: Bean Day – Free Montessori Botany Materials for a Gardening Unit, Montessori-Inspired Gardening Unit, Shoots and Sprouts Activities + Free Printable from Montessori By Mom, Life Cycle of a Bean Plant and Seed Planting Activities, Gardening/Botany Unit Study Pinterest Board
• January 6: Cuddle Up Day – How to Help Your Child Treasure Books
• January 7: Orthodox Christmas Day – Orthodox Christmas Day
• January 7: Old Rock Day – Simple Excavation Sensory Tubs, Rocks and Minerals Unit Study, Story Stones – Farm Animal Families Treasure Basket, Free Rocks and Minerals Printables and Montessori-Inspired Rocks and Minerals Activities, Free Rock and Quartzite Do-a-Dot Phonics Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Rocks and Minerals Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Rocks and Minerals Songs and Educational Videos, The Best Rock and Mineral Books for Kids,  Free Geology Lessons (20 Pages from KHT Montessori, Free Fossil Printables and Montessori-Inspired Fossil Activities, Rocks and Minerals/Geology Unit Study Pinterest Board
• January 8-13: Universal Letter Writing Week
• January 8: Bubble Bath Day
• January 9: Play God Day – Simple Ways to Make a Difference in the World
• January 9: National Static Electricity Day
• January 10: Houseplant Appreciation Day – How to: Montessori Indoor- or Small-Space Gardening in a DIY Sensory Table, Encouraging Kindness with Gardening Activities and the Kindness Elves
• January 10: Peculiar People Day
• January 11: Amelia Earhart flew solo across the Pacific Ocean, 1935 – Spielgaben STEM Challenge: Build and Fly a Magnetic Airplane, Montessori Resources for Land, Air, and Water Transportation Activities, The Ultimate Montessori-Inspired Transportation Unit, Fun with Montessori-Inspired World Travel Activities and Games, Free Travel Printables and Montessori-Inspired Travel Activities, Free Jet Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Transportation and Travel Books for Kids, Transportation Unit Study Pinterest Board
• January 11: Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
• January 12: National Pharmacist Day
• January 12: Work Harder Day
• January 13: International Skeptics Day – January 13th, the first Friday the 13th of the year, or October 13th
• January 13: Make Your Dream Come True Day – Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources}
• January 14: Dress Up Your Pet Day – Montessori Care of Pets, Montessori-Inspired Pet Activities, Pets Unit Study Pinterest Board
• January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) – Montessori-Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day, Montessori-Inspired Peace Education Activities, How to Prepare a Peace Corner, Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity, 100 Acts of Kindness Project Starts, Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, How to Prepare a Montessori Peace Tray, Montessori Services Peace Activities and Resources Review, Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers, Free Peace Printables and Montessori-Inspired Peace Activities, The Best Peace Books for Kids, Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos, Free Peace Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Peace Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Teachers, Free Juneteenth Songs and Educational Videos, Free Black History Printables and Montessori-Inspired Black History Activities, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: The Switch (The Misadventures of Tarah and Darah), Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Free Family Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black Family Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black History Songs and Educational Videos for Kids, Multicultural Education Pinterest Board
• January 15: Hat Day – Cat in the Hat Practical Life Activities, {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Cat in the Hat Sensory Bin
• January 16: Nothing Day
• January 17: Benjamin Franklin born, 1706
• January 17: Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day – Achieve Your Goals in the New Year with 30-Day Challenges
• January 18: Thesaurus Day
• January 18: Winnie the Pooh Day – A.A. Milne Born, 1882 – Free Bear Printables and Montessori-Inspired Bear Activities, Free Bear Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Free Bear Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Teddy Bear Activities, How to Have a Healthy and Courteous Teddy Bear Picnic, Free Teddy Bear Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Kids’ Teddy Bear Activities Pinterest Board
• January 19: Artist Paul Cezanne born, 1839 – Montessori-Inspired Art Appreciation, Art Appreciation and Creation for Kids, Art Appreciation Activities from Montessori By Mom, Art Postcards: Montessori Art Appreciation for a Variety of Ages, Kids’ Art Appreciation Pinterest Board
• January 19: National Popcorn Day
• January 20: Penguin Awareness Day – Montessori-Inspired Arctic and Antarctic Unit, Montessori-Inspired Continent Activities – Penguins of Antarctica, Montessori-Inspired Multi-Level Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Printables and Montessori-Inspired Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Penguin Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Simple Arctic vs. Antarctic Cut-and-Paste Activity {Free Printables}, Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos, Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos, Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos, Easy and Fun Antarctic Sensory Bin for Winter or Summer, Montessori Winter Activities Printables for Preschool Through Elementary from Every Star Is Different, Penguin Game, Puzzle, and Editable Tracing  Pack in Print or Cursive, Kids’ Winter Activities Pinterest Board, Antarctica Educational Resources Pinterest Board
• January 21: National Hugging Day
• January 21, 2024: World Snow Day (3rd Sunday in January) – Free Winter Sports Printables and Montessori-Inspired Winter Sports Activities, Montessori-Inspired Snowman Color Activities, Montessori-Inspired Snowman Letter Activities, 25+ Snow-Themed Sensory Tubs, Simple Snowman Sensory Bin {A Fun Way to Work on Essential Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Letter Sound /s/ Tray with Instant Snow Sensory Bin, Free Snowman Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowman Activities, Free Snowflake Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowflake Activities, The Snowy Day Eggshell Crushing and Pin Poking Activity, Free Winter Playdough Math Pack (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Playdough Math Activities for Winter {Free Printables}, How to Prepare a Simple Winter Playdough Tray with Super-Soft Playdough, Free Snowperson Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowperson Activities, Free Snowman Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Snowperson Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Snowy Day Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowy Day Activities, Free Sled Do-a-dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Favorite Books for a Snowy Day Theme, Free Snowy Day Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Kids’ Winter Activities Pinterest Board
• January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day – Montessori-Inspired Squirrel and Nut Activities, Outdoor Acorn Math Activities, Free Woodland Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Woodland Animal Activities, Squirrel and Nut Activities Pinterest Board
• January 23: National Pie Day – Delicious and Nutritious Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Pie Squares
• January 23: National Handwriting Day – Kids’ Reading and Writing Activities Pinterest Board, Free Do-a-Dot Printables, Editable Name and Word Tracing Packs
• January 23: Measure Your Feet Day
• January 24: National Compliment Day – How to Teach Your Preschooler Manners Using Montessori Principles, Be Kind Online, Free Kindness Printables and Montessori-Inspired Kindness Activities,
• January 24: Gold Discovered in California At Sutter’s Mill in 1848 by John Marshall
• January 25: Opposite Day
• January 25, 2024: Multicultural Children’s Book Day – Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity, Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day, Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers, The Snowy Day Eggshell Crushing and Pin-Poking Activity, The Best Peace Books for Kids, Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Teachers, Free Juneteenth Songs and Educational Videos, Free Black History Printables and Montessori-Inspired Black History Activities, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: The Switch (The Misadventures of Tarah and Darah), Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Free Family Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black Family Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black History Songs and Educational Videos for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat, Free Colors and Diversity Printables and Montessori-Inspired Colors and Diversity Activities, Free Multicultural Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Multicultural Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess – A Little Magic, Multicultural Education Pinterest Board
• January 25: First Winter Olympics held, 1924 – Montessori-Inspired Olympic Opening Ceremony Activities, Montessori-Inspired Olympic Math Activities, Montessori-Inspired Olympic Unit, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Winter or Summer Olympics, Free Respect Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}, Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education}, Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}, What Are the Olympic and Paralympic Values?, Ultimate Guide to Olympic Values, Free Determination Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}, Free Courage Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}, Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources}, Free Winter Sports Printables and Montessori-Inspired Winter Sports Activities, Free Character Education Resources about Olympic and Paralympic Values, Free Ice Skating Printables and Montessori-Inspired Ice Skating Activities, Olympic Unit Study Pinterest Board
• January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day – Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity, Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers, The Best Peace Books for Kids, Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}, Multicultural Education Pinterest Board
• January 27: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Born, 1756 – Montessori-Inspired Music Appreciation, Montessori-Inspired Music Unit Studies, Montessori-Inspired Little Passports Early Explorers Activities – Music, Montessori-Inspired Music Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Making Music Activities from Montessori By Mom, How to Have Fun with Classical Music for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Kids’ Music Activities Pinterest Board
• January 27: Chocolate Cake Day
• January 28: Fun at Work Day
• January 28: National Kazoo Day
• January 29: National Puzzle Day
• January 31: Backward Day

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January Calendar Observances with Changing Dates (Shown Above Merged with Main List)

• January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) – Montessori-Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day, Montessori-Inspired Peace Education Activities, How to Prepare a Peace Corner, Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity, 100 Acts of Kindness Project Starts, Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, How to Prepare a Montessori Peace Tray, Montessori Services Peace Activities and Resources Review, Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers, Free Peace Printables and Montessori-Inspired Peace Activities, The Best Peace Books for Kids, Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos, Free Peace Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Peace Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Teachers, Free Juneteenth Songs and Educational Videos, Free Black History Printables and Montessori-Inspired Black History Activities, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: The Switch (The Misadventures of Tarah and Darah), Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Free Family Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black Family Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black History Songs and Educational Videos for Kids, Multicultural Education Pinterest Board
• January 21, 2024: World Snow Day (3rd Sunday in January) – Free Winter Sports Printables and Montessori-Inspired Winter Sports Activities, Montessori-Inspired Snowman Color Activities, Montessori-Inspired Snowman Letter Activities, 25+ Snow-Themed Sensory Tubs, Simple Snowman Sensory Bin {A Fun Way to Work on Essential Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Letter Sound /s/ Tray with Instant Snow Sensory Bin, Free Snowman Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowman Activities, Free Snowflake Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowflake Activities, The Snowy Day Eggshell Crushing and Pin Poking Activity, Free Winter Playdough Math Pack (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Playdough Math Activities for Winter {Free Printables}, How to Prepare a Simple Winter Playdough Tray with Super-Soft Playdough, Free Snowperson Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowperson Activities, Free Snowman Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Snowperson Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Snowy Day Printables and Montessori-Inspired Snowy Day Activities, Free Sled Do-a-dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Favorite Books for a Snowy Day Theme, Free Snowy Day Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Kids’ Winter Activities Pinterest Board
• January 25, 2024: Multicultural Children’s Book Day – Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity, Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day, Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers, The Snowy Day Eggshell Crushing and Pin-Poking Activity, The Best Peace Books for Kids, Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Teachers, Free Juneteenth Songs and Educational Videos, Free Black History Printables and Montessori-Inspired Black History Activities, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: The Switch (The Misadventures of Tarah and Darah), Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Free Family Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black Family Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Black History Songs and Educational Videos for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat, Free Colors and Diversity Printables and Montessori-Inspired Colors and Diversity Activities, Free Multicultural Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Multicultural Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess – A Little Magic, Multicultural Education Pinterest Board
• February 10, 2024 – Lantern Festival on February 24, 2024: Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) – Montessori-Inspired Chinese New Year Activities, Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Panda Printables and Montessori-Inspired Panda Activities, Free Panda Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Panda Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Hundreds of Montessori-Friendly Resources for Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year), Montessori Chinese New Year Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, Kids’ Chinese New Year Activities Pinterest Board
• January 20, 2025: U.S. Inauguration Day (January 20 every four years) – Montessori-Inspired Activities Teaching about Money and Presidents, Montessori-Inspired President’s Day Activities, Free Presidents’ Day Printables and Montessori-Inspired Presidents’ Day Activities, Free President Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Montessori U.S. President Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, Montessori U.S. Government and Constitution Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, Kids’ Presidents’ Day Activities Pinterest Board, Kids’ Government Activities Pinterest BoardKids’ Presidents’ Day Activities Pinterest Board, Kids’ Government Activities Pinterest Board

Plan ahead for February!

Have a wonderful January!

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