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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.
It sounds simple - but take it only takes a minute, a piece of paper, and a pencil and spends some time focusing on the Xs, Os, and each other! Looking for an extra challenge? Play a math related Tic Tac Toe.
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Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Take this time to remind your children that all kids are unique and experience the world differently, but we all share similar feelings. To help your children learn more about children with Autism, have them meet Julia: A Muppet with Autism. After watching the video try ask them:
March is International Women’s Month. Take the opportunity to celebrate and understand the achievements and history of women. First, read this article on how to celebrate women’s history month with kids. Then, have your kids choose a female hero to research. Consider asking your older children to choose a hero they can write a report on. Have your younger children draw their hero and write down a few words about them.
March is National Credit Education month, and it is never too early to start teaching your children about financial responsibility. Check-out this article that provides 7 important lessons for teaching kids about credit. Try giving your children an allowance and letting them create a budget for themselves. Encourage teenagers to start saving for college!
March is Youth Art Month! Have your children embrace their creative side with these art projects for children of all ages.
March is National Nutrition Month. Educate and empower your children to make healthy eating choices by getting them involved in the kitchen! Check-out these tips for cooking with children and then try making one of these easy recipes that kids can make.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. A national survey of U.S. youth aged 12-18 in 2016 showed that almost 70% of those who had been in a dating relationship in the past year reported experiencing some type of abuse. This February, support your teenager by reading through Love is Respect’s parent discussion guide on youth healthy relationships. If you believe you or your loved one is in an abusive relationship, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788.
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate African American achievements and histories. To help your children understand a piece of African American history, teach them about Jackie Robinson’s 1944 court-martial. Best known for breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier, many are not aware of his 1944 court-martial after refusing to move to the back of a military bus.
Afterward, discuss the following:
On February 20th, celebrate the United Nations’ World Day of Social Justice to fight against global inequality. To help your children become advocates for social justice, try creating an action plan for long-term engagement with social justice issues. This could include compiling a list of books and resources to study, setting up a monthly donation to a charity of their choice, or getting involved with a local activist group. For more ideas, check out this website.
February 4th is World Cancer Day. This year’s theme is Close the Care Gap, aiming to bring awareness to the equity gap in cancer treatment. To help spread awareness, create a custom social media post with World Cancer Day’s social media post creator.
Do your kids have a positive role model or mentor in their lives? On Thank Your Mentor Day (January 27th), they could take the opportunity to thank anyone who has mentored them. Ask them if they’d like to send a card or email to their mentors. They could also call or use the hashtag #ThankYourMentor on their favorite social media platform to show their appreciation!
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.