Activities for Dads & Kids

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.

Don't be afraid to discuss difficult topics in the news with your family.

Despite upsetting coverage of various events in the news, you can help your child put the news in its proper context and address their concerns. See this article for information on how to start the conversation.

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Do you know what the loudest pet is?

A trumpet.

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Reminisce!

Share memories of our children’s youngest years or even before they were born. Ask them to talk about some of their favorite memories.

Resolve to read together!

Get library cards for each member of your family. Share the joy of reading without the financial commitment of buying books. Help your children pick out books you can read together.

Ride a bike.

Grab your helmets, map out a route, and take in the fresh air.

Running games.

Teach your children to play “Hide and Seek,” “Red light/Green light,” or “Red Rover”. Or keep it simple by establishing a friendly competition running from one side of the neighborhood park to the other.

Save money at the pump.

As the summer approaches, many families gear up for road trips. Learn more about how you can stretch your dollar at the gas station with these energy-saving tips.

Say thank you to your kids.

Saying 'thank you' to your children not only lets them feel loved and appreciated, it also helps teach them the importance of showing thanks to others. How? Say it, spend time together, or give them a card.

See amazing in all children.

See amazing in all children with Sesame Street's new character, Julia. Julia has autism, just like one in 68 children in the United States. Sesame Street's See Amazing in All Children Initiative aims to foster greater understanding of autism, as well as create an affirming narrative around the condition for all families and kids. Sesame Street's resources for kids are a great place to start!

See/Think/Wonder.

As they explore the world around them, ask children what they see, what they think about it, and what it makes them wonder. Visit the Learning Lab from Smithsonian for more on this Visible Thinking routine that encourages careful observation and thoughtful interpretation.

Share a book.

Gather your already read books and donate them to a local library, school, or shelter. The books will be enjoyed again, you will reinforce to your children the value of reading, and they will gain a better understanding of the importance of giving to others.

Share stories.

The CDC's Rx Awareness campaign shares real stories of people who lost a loved one from prescription opioid overdose—or who were addicted to prescription opioids themselves – and encourages people to seek more information about the risks of addiction and overdose. Have this important conversation with your kids today. These tips can help you start!

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Do you know what the loudest pet is?

A trumpet.

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