Written by Kara Fleck, Simple Kids editor and Rockin’ Granola
mama. As we wind down Summer and prepare to say “hello” to Fall
days, here are a few ways to play, learn, and explore during the
month of September. Ways to play, learn, and explore in
September September’s flower is the Aster. The word “aster”
comes from the ancient Greek for “star.” Sometimes the aster is
called the Michaelmas Daisy. There are some activities and a
poem for the Michaelmas Daisy at The Flower Fairies Official
website. While you and your kids are learning about Autumn
flowers, why not try your hand at a few of these felt sunflowers
from Living Crafts? The wonderful Se7en has a free printable
September calendar for you. Although September is the ninth
month, the word September comes from the Latin “septi” for seven
because in the Roman calendar it was the seventh month. Talk
Like a Pirate Day is September 19th (which also happens to be
the day after my husband Christopher’s birthday, what fun!).
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