Activities for Dads & Kids

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day on October 10th. Learn more about Indigenous culture and history by reading a book with your child! Go to the local library to see their selection or take inspiration from this list from the Daniel Boone Regional Library.

October 1st is International Day of Older Persons. Talk with your children about the older persons who have played key roles in your and/or your children’s lives; then take the time to call those who you can, to thank and catch up with them!

Did you know that only one percent of the corn planted in the US is sweet corn? What kind of corn is found at your dinner table? Find your local corn maze to learn more about the farming process and make your way through the maze as a family.

International Day of Friendship is on July 30th. Celebrate the amazing friends in your life by sending them handwritten letters to show your appreciation. For a special gift, try making friendship bracelets to include in your letters!

July 18th is Nelson Mandela International Day. Help your children learn about the accomplishments and legacy of Mandela by viewing this animated comic series about his life. After watching the video, you can take this quiz to test your knowledge.

What is the perfect sweet and healthy treat for the Summer? Berries! June is National Berry Month, so use this farmers' market finder to search for a farmers’ market near you and pick up the freshest berries in your area.

Happy Independence Day! Celebrate the United States and teach your children about our nation’s history with these Fourth of July educational arts and crafts activities.

International Jazz Day is April 30th! Teach children about the history of jazz and its importance in promoting peace, freedom, diversity, and dialogue. For older children, have them read about the role of Jazz in the Civil Rights Movement. Younger children could create a fabric garland to celebrate how jazz ties us all together. And everybody can get dancing with this essential jazz playlist!

Celebrate our planet on Earth Day (April 22nd)! Check-out these earth day activities to teach your children how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to help our environment. If you are feeling musical, sing the “Dirt Made My Lunch” song while they enjoy the activities!

It’s time to get creative because April is National Poetry Month!  Poetry is a great outlet for kids to express their feelings and interests and work on their writing skills too. Check-out these seven ways to celebrate National Poetry Month.