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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.
Take your child to the grocery store and have them pick out a fruit or vegetable they have never seen before, then incorporate it into a meal that you prepare together! For this and other family dinner ideas, check out…
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Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.
Kwanzaa starts on December 26th and lasts for 7 days, with each day representing a different principle. The seven principles are unity, self-determination, responsibility and collective work, collective economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Take some time with your children to talk about Kwanzaa and how these principles may apply to your life.
Wednesday the 21st of December is the Winter Solstice, when half of the Earth is tilted farthest from the sun. Discuss with your child(ren) the differences between the solstice and the season and how different cultures celebrate the solstice. If you can, take them outside at noon as the shadow that they will see will be the longest shadow you can cast all year.
Bake some cookies with you child(ren)! Use this activity to work on your child(ren)’s math skills by letting them measure ingredients. If you can, organize a cookie exchange with family and or friends.
Make paper snowflakes with your child(ren) and use it as an opportunity to talk about individuality (as every snowflake is unique) and shapes / symmetry. You may choose to provide templates or let them figure out what shapes the cut outs make.
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LGBTQ+ History Month is in October and each year it’s marked it with spectacular events celebrating the history and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. When the observance was started, it mainly served as a call to action for the movement and its prosperity. Learn more about the history of LGBTQ+ history and its celebration around the world.
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!
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.