Apps For Kids

In many parts of the world, you’ll get an extra hour of sleep tonight. That’s because the clocks will be set back one hour, when Daylight Saving Time ends. Not all countries use Daylight Saving, and some use different dates, so it can be confusing! Just remember: spring forward, fall back!

Wool comes from sheep and some other mammals, like alpacas. Wool clothes have the amazing ability, to keep you warm, even when they’re wet. The surface can repel water, so sheep don’t worry about the rain. Since today is Hug A Sheep Day, find a farm that has kid-friendly sheep, and start hugging!

Today is packed! It’s Increase Your Psychic Powers Day. Can you read my mind? If your psychic powers fail you, try sleight of hand instead, since it’s Magic Day! It’s also Carve A Pumpkin Day, Candy Apple Day, and Caramel Apple Day. My favorite trick is to make a few caramel onions too!

Knock knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Aw, don’t cry! It’s just Tell A Knock Knock Joke Day! It’s also Doorbell Day, so should we be telling Ding Dong jokes instead? And when you go trick-or-treating, should you ring the doorbell, yell “Trick-or-treat,” or say “Knock knock”. I’m so confused!

Today we celebrate Halloween. Many kids go trick-or-treating, where you go door-to-door to show off your costume, and get rewarded with candy. Or, you could hand out the candy, and eat all your favorites. Some people like to set up spooky decorations, or scare themselves at haunted houses. Whatever you do, have fun safely!

Today is World Lemur Day. You might recognize several types of these small primates, in the movie “Madagascar,” but there are actually around 100 different species of lemur. They are all native to the island of Madagascar. Did you know lemurs have 2 tongues? The second smaller tongue, is used during grooming.

Today is Frankenstein Friday. Celebrate by watching the classic movie, reading the book by Mary Shelley, carving a Frankenstein’s monster pumpkin with scars and neck bolts, or practicing your best monster lurch! Technically Frankenstein was the name of the doctor, not the monster, but the creature sort of took over the name!

Today is Candy Corn Day. The yellow-white-and-orange candies were invented in the 18-hundreds. If you stack them up, they look like an ear of corn. Try the Turkey Dinner pack, with green bean, stuffing, and coffee flavors! Later, celebrate Haunted Refrigerator Night. Time to clean out the moldy leftovers hiding way in the back.

Do you ever make a list of groceries you need at the store, or stuff you need to bring on a trip? The best part is checking or crossing off each item as it’s done. Today is Checklist Day. Make a list of things you’ve been meaning to do, then get to work!

What’s your favorite fun fall activity? There are pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, and apple orchards to visit. You can hike through crunchy leaves, and collect a specimen of every shape and color. Rake a big pile of leaves, and leap in! Enjoy the brisk weather, with hot apple cider. Cheers to Autumn!