Not So Usual Celebrations
August 27th is Just Because Day. Why in the world would be celebrate a Just Because Day? The answer is simple, “Because.” This is the day to do things for no apparent rhyme or reason, but simply just because you would like to. This means that you can act on a whim, take a chance (not too risky) and try something new. Here are some ways that you might want to spend, Just Because Day that are suggested by Holiday Insights:
“Take an unplanned day of vacation
Visit someone you haven’t seen in a while
Knock on someone’s door and compliment them for their great lawn
Skip, don’t walk
Spin a wheel, and bicycle in the opposite direction of where the arrow points.
Buy something you don’t need.
Jump in a puddle
Walk backwards “[1]
Enjoy today—Just Because.
Activity for Kids
Have kids make a list of things that they would like to do…just because. Have them make a lengthy list and include at least one thing that they could do at school that would be fun but not against the agreements. Have students share their lists with the class. Have them call out the action they would like to take at school. Help them tweak this item on the list if you need to do so. Then give them a minute or two to do what they have identified—just because.
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[1] http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/August/justbecauseday.htm