Grandparents' Day - 1st Sunday after Labor Day (Simple Gifts)

Grandma and Grandpa we just want to say
How much we love you on this special day.
With smiles and kisses and bear hugs, too
We want to say thanks for all that you do!
You make us feel like superstars!
You help us to see how wonderful we are.
The love and the time that you have shared
Will stay with us always and everywhere!
We play games together, we go for walks
We go out fishing or just sit and talk
We read books together and have so much fun!
Every moment with you is a special one.
You make us feel like superstars!
You help us to see how wonderful we are.
The love and the time that you have shared
Will stay with us always and everywhere!

Grandparent's Day - Although Grandparents' Day is officially, the first Sunday after Labor Day, many schools celebrate it at different times throughout the year. One of my fondest memories was the special party we gave for our grandparents each year. After twenty years I can still clearly recall a grandmother thanking me and saying, "Now when I think of Kristy I can see her in this happy place." I always involved the children in making the snack, decorations, and nametags. I would also let them choose the songs and dances they wanted to do for their grandparents. (Of course, “Tooty Ta" was always at the top of the list and we asked the grandparents to join along!)

Here are some other ideas:

• Take a photo of the child with her grandparents.
• Have children draw a picture of their grandparents and then play “Guess Who?" as you hold up the drawings.
• Ask parents to write down a story about what they remember about being in Kindergarten, first grade, etc.