OCTOBER: National Make A Difference Day

USA Weekend Magazine reminds us to celebrate National Make a Difference Day! It is "the largest national day of helping others, is sponsored annually by USA WEEKEND Magazine and its 800 carrier newspapers. Make A Difference Day takes place on the 4th Saturday in October each year."

More information can be found at their website for suggestions and ways to submit a project for an award: Make A Difference Day: Getting started

Other headlines include:
- Make a Difference Day: Ohio
- Make a Difference Day: Whatcom Volunteer Center
- Make a Difference Day: Hands On Network

You can also log-on to VolunteerMatch.org for volunteer opportunities.

Last Saturday of September: Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play

I made my breakfast with a fresh brewed cup of Mint Green Tea, plopped myself on my sofa, and turned to my Saturday morning cartoons. I was ready to see what was on Nickelodeon and discovered that all its stations, including its sister stations, promoting a 3 hour block of encouraging kids to go out and play.

The last Saturday of September is World Wide Day of Play!

Find out health, nutrition, and fun physical activities from these other websites to encourage kids (and families) to go outside and enjoy the day:
- BAM! Body and Mind
- KidsKonnect: Physical Fitness (links of to other resources too!)
- Great resources here from State of Missouri: Department of Health

Consider volunteerism: Perhaps your students, family, and friends can get involved with a youth organization to play games, do fun outdoor activities, or simply volunteer your time to just be out of the house and with others. Check Volunteer Match and Serve.gov may provide a few resources.