My family had gotten so busy we hadn’t take the oppportunity to share #Holidays with you and even though September 26 has passed there is no, reason we can’t celebrate National Better Breakfast Day #BetterBreakfastDay, National Dumpling Day #NationalDumplingDay & National Pancake Day #NationalPancakeDay. Is there?
I’ve included facts on all of these #Holiday’s below as well as a Lesson Plan for National Better Breakfast Day and also recipes for Buttermilk Pancakes so you can get children into the kitchen and cooking. Remember if your #Homeschooling these #Holidays make great Lesson Plans.
America let’s make the most of our mornings and wake up and eat a healthy breakfast which has never been more important. We all know we’re a nation on the go. Nine-to-five has become seven-to-six — or worse.
Hours like that require serious nutritional planning. Skipping breakfast might have worked back in our Parents’ Day, but rushing out the door with a quick gulp of orange juice just doesn’t cut it in 2025. That’s why National Today and Three Bridges Egg Bites are thrilled to bring you Better Breakfast Day on September 26.
Here’s a fun and educational lesson plan for National Better Breakfast Day (September 26) that promotes healthy eating habits and celebrates the importance of starting the day with a nutritious meal. Perfect for classrooms, community groups, or even family activities!
National Better Breakfast Day Lesson Plan
Theme: “Fuel Your Day the Better Way” Hashtag: #BetterBreakfastDay Grade Level: Adaptable for Grades K–8 Duration: 45–60 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of a healthy breakfast.
- Identify nutritious breakfast foods and their benefits.
- Create a balanced breakfast plan using the food groups.
- Promote awareness through creative expression and social sharing.
Materials Needed
- Chart paper or whiteboard
- Markers and crayons
- Printed food group visuals or flashcards
- “Build a Better Breakfast” worksheet
- Healthy breakfast samples (optional)
- Access to devices for social media sharing (optional)
Lesson Breakdown
1. Warm-Up Discussion (10 min)
- Ask: “What did you eat for breakfast today?”
- Discuss: “Why do you think breakfast is important?”
- Introduce the concept of Better Breakfast Day and its goal.
2. Lesson Breakdown
- Review the five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy.
- Show examples of healthy breakfast items from each group.
- Discuss benefits: energy, focus, mood, metabolism.
3. Activity: Build a Better Breakfast (15 min)
- Students use a worksheet to design their ideal breakfast using at least 3 food groups.
- Encourage creativity: draw, label, and explain their choices.
4. Creative Sharing (10 min)
- Create a classroom “Breakfast Wall” with student drawings.
- Optional: Take photos and share on social media with #BetterBreakfastDay.
- Discuss how they can encourage their families to eat better breakfasts.
Extension Ideas
- Host a Better Breakfast Taste Test with healthy options.
- Invite a local nutritionist or chef for a Q&A.
- Create a class cookbook of favorite healthy breakfast recipes.
- Launch a “Breakfast Challenge” for the week.
National Dumpling Day is celebrated every year on September 26 in the United States, and it’s a delicious tribute to one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods. Established in 2015 by TMI Food Group, the day honors the incredible diversity and cultural richness of dumplings—from Chinese jiaozi to Polish pierogi, Italian ravioli, and beyond2.
How to Celebrate
- Host a dumpling feast: Serve dumplings as appetizers, in soups, as main courses, and even desserts.
- Try new recipes: Explore dumplings from different cultures—maybe Korean mandu, Russian pelmeni, or Brazilian coxinhas.
- Dine out: Visit your favorite dumpling spot and share a variety with friends.
- Get creative: Invent your own dumpling filling or shape.
- Share the joy: Post your creations or restaurant finds on social media using #NationalDumplingDay.
Whether steamed, boiled, fried, or baked, dumplings are a global symbol of warmth, tradition, and culinary creativity. Hungry to try a new kind? I can help you find recipes or restaurants nearby!
National Pancake Day – September 26 marks one of the tastiest unofficial holidays of the year: National Pancake Day! It’s a day to celebrate the fluffy, golden, syrup-drenched breakfast favorite that has been warming hearts and bellies for centuries.
What’s the Deal with National Pancake Day?
While there are actually multiple Pancake Days throughout the year (including one tied to Mardi Gras in February), September 26 is widely recognized in the U.S. as a social media-driven celebration of pancakes. It’s not tied to any religious or historical tradition—just pure love for pancakes.
How People Celebrate:
- Free Pancakes: Some restaurants, like IHOP, have been known to offer free stacks or special deals.
- Creative Pancake Recipes: From banana oat pancakes to red velvet stacks, foodies go wild with inventive flavors.
- Social Media Fun: Expect a flood of #NationalPancakeDay posts featuring syrupy stacks, pancake art, and breakfast selfies.
Fun Pancake Facts:
- The earliest pancakes date back to ancient Greece and Rome.
- The world’s largest pancake was over 49 feet wide!
- Pancakes are enjoyed differently around the world—think crêpes in France, blinis in Russia, and dorayaki in Japan.
If you missed it this year, don’t worry—every day is a good day for pancakes. if you’re looking for recipe ideas or pancake trivia to keep the celebration going? Leave me a comment and I will get to work on what you need. In the meantime, here is a recipe so you can make Pancakes for your family.
Buttermilk Pancake recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Make the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are okay—don’t overmix!
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm: Stack them up and top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or whatever makes you smile.
Want a twist like blueberry, banana, or chocolate chip pancakes? I’ve got variations too! Just leave me a comment with what you’re looking for and I will get to work.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
