March 8 is Women's Day! Stars0 reviews (Do you like this day? Rate it!)

Women's Day March 8 is International Women's Day, originally called International Working Women's Day. In different regions, the focus of the celebration ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements. On this day it is customary for men to give the women in their lives ? mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, colleagues, etc. ? flowers and small gifts. In some countries (such as Bulgaria and Romania) it is also observed as an equivalent of Mother's Day, where children also give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

You can celebrate this day with children by celebrating the women in their lives. Read books with strong female characters, and then make a card for grandma or mom!

Books & Videos | Mimosa Cards |

Books & Videos
  Queen Sophie Hartley Queen Sophie Hartley by Stephanie Greene
A suggestion from her mother leads Sophie to befriend the new girl at school and an elderly, grouchy woman, and helps her overcome the feeling that she is not good at anything.

Mimosa Cards

The mimosa (technically the Silver Wattle) is the symbol of the celebrations of Women's Day in Italy and Russia. Yellow mimosas and chocolate are one of the most common presents given on March 8 in Russia and Albania.

Check out the additional link to see another cool mimosa card creation. This one takes a lot of patience or else lots of preparation!
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What You'll Need:
 
  • Cardstock or construction paper
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrush

http://www.clickacraft.com/quilling/flowers/quilling-flowers-mimosa
   
How To Make:
 

1. Paint a green stem, along with a few offshoots.
2. Have your child dip their finger in yellow paint, and add the flowers.
3. Write or draw a note inside and send to grandma!
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