Take time to be a dad today!
Here are some ideas for easy, free or low-cost ways to spend quality time with your kids. Use the filter on the left to find activities appropriate for your children's ages.
Self-regulation, or the ability to control ourselves, is an important skill to teach kids at a young age. PBS suggests five simple ways to help your kids master it!
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.
January 29 is National Puzzle Day! Did you know that puzzles are a great math and spatial awareness building activity at any age? Puzzles also develop your child's problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Find the appropriate puzzle size for your child’s age and spend some time this week putting some puzzles together.
Monday, January 18 is the observance of the life, work, and teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is also observed as a day of service. What a great opportunity to show your children the value of service by finding an opportunity to help others.
January is a great time to get lost in a good book! Children who read from a young age tend to do better in school, and reading also helps to boost creativity and imagination. Reading together is also a great way to bond. So pick a great children’s book to read to your children or cuddle up together and read your own books. Then spend time discussing what you read.
January 7-10 is celebrated in Memphis as Elvis Presley’s birthday, which is January 8. So, put on some great classic Elvis Presley music and dance like a dad with your kids! #dancelikeadad
Chocolate lovers rejoice! December 16 is Chocolate Covered Anything Day and what a great way for kids to experiment with dipping and eating things in chocolate! Try healthy snacks like carrots or cauliflower. Try different chocolate flavors! Pour, spread, or drizzle chocolate over fruit, nuts, cakes, or pretzels. Experiment with all types of food! Show us your creations using #ChocolateCoveredAnythingDay and #fatherhoodgov on social media.
The third week in November is Geography Awareness Week, a time to recognize places and the relationships between people and their environments. Check out the National Geographic Explorer Classroom for all kinds of activities you can do with your kids from ages preschool to high school. #GeoWeek2020
World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. This day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, has the purpose of helping everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. So, take this week to teach your children about being kind by doing something kind for someone else. #MakeKindnessTheNorm #WorldKindnessDay
Have a little fall fun with snack time! Check out these 24 Healthy Fall Snacks for Kids that you can make together and that are great for any age. Whether your child snacks on the go or during a break from virtual learning, these are sure to make you and your child slow down and smile.
October is the perfect time to go on a hike with your family. Take in the trees changing color; spend time away from technology; and get in a little exercise. Check out alltrails.com to see the difficulty level of trails, the terrain, and what other explorers say about their experiences to help you decide if that trail would be a good fit for you and your family!
Fall can be a great time to Engage Kids Through Sports! Take the time to enjoy the cooler air, the quality time, and help build confidence and sportsman-like conduct. Make playtime a time to connect!
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.