Even though our homeschool is on winter break, that doesn’t mean that I can’t sneak in a little learning.  I’ve collected a few free resource links for us to follow on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

New Year’s traditions from around the world  http://www.redtedart.com/2013/11/28/new-years-eve-traditions-around-world/

New Year’s Culture Quiz  http://quizzes.familyeducation.com/new-years/new-years-eve-traditions/new-years-culture-quiz.html

World clock and map  http://www.worldtimezone.com/

How to say “Happy New Year” in several languages  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/calendar/newyear.shtml

Father Time and Baby New Year explained  http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/holidays/newyearicons.htm

Top 10 songs for New Year’s Eve  http://www.examiner.com/article/top-ten-new-year-s-songs-songs-for-new-year-s-eve-and-new-year-s-day-with-videos

New Year coloring pages, worksheets, word games, and more  http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/new-year

Party games and activities http://www.howdoesshe.com/15-fun-new-years-eve-activities-for-kids-or-adults/

Winter and New Years themed interactives and printables  http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/winter/winter.htm

The most looked up words in 2013 from Merriam Webster http://www.merriam-webster.com/the-year-in-words/2013-entries.htm?&t=1387509070

Quotes to inspire us to make 2014 the best year yet  http://mashable.com/2013/12/25/inspirational-quotes-best-year/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link

Wishing you and your family a happy 2014!

betty jo