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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.
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Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.
Have you ever wondered about the lives of your ancestors? Find out by celebrating Family History Month! Learn more about your ancestors by creating a reverse time capsule. Have your kids choose an ancestor and try to create a snapshot of his or her life. Try to consider what types of clothes they wore and historical events of the time!
October is Domestic Violence awareness month. Talking with children who have witnessed domestic violence is heartbreaking and challenging. It can be tough for kids coping with trauma to express how they’re feeling inside. Watch this video to help kids understand their big feelings and the importance of sharing their feelings with others. After, walk through the “Breathe, Think, Do” strategy that can help kids deal with their anger, frustration, and sadness.
October 11 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Check-out these 8 ways kids can observe Indigenous People’s day to help children understand the vast history of Indigenous People in the United States.
September is National Recovery Month. When a family member struggles with addiction, children feel shame, embarrassment, guilt, and loneliness. Watch this video to help children understand that with love and support families can cope with addiction. After watching, consider discussing the following questions:
For more resources on parental addiction, check out this website.
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. During this month and throughout the year, the National Park Service and our partners, share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present. Take a look at the resources.
September 12 is National Grandparents Day! Check out these 10 ways to celebrate the special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren.
It’s Labor Day weekend! For many, this holiday marks the last chance to celebrate summer before kids go back to school. This year, consider honoring this day by learning about the history of American labor and recognizing the hard work of Americans with these 7 Labor Day Activities for Kids.
In honor of back-to-school month, check out these 23 Fun STEAM and STEM Activities for kids! Learning can be fun, messy, and exciting – and doesn’t only need to happen in a classroom. Interactive activities encourage child curiosity and take some of the formality out of learning.
Marco? Polo – with a twist! Beat the summer heat with these 11 Fun Pool Games and Activities.
August 9 is the International Day of World’s Indigenous People. Consider honoring this day by learning about the history of indigenous people in your area. Use this map to identify which indigenous nation your home sits on. Consider the following questions with your children:
Who were the first people who lived here?
Do they still live here?
If [insert specific tribal nation] do not live here, who forcibly removed them?
Where do [insert specific tribal nation] live now? What are they doing?
Do [insert specific tribal nation] still speak their language? If not, what happened over time?
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.