Category: Kids News

Did you know dragonflies, can fly upside-down and backwards? Dragonflies are known as a sentinel species, because they’re a good indicator of the health of wetlands. They lay their eggs in water, where the larvae can live for 6 years before becoming adult dragonflies, so they’re sensitive to pollution and drought. Happy Dragonfly Day!

Do you need new socks? Don’t go shopping. You can knit your own, to celebrate Worldwide Knit In Public Day. Proudly display those knitting skills! It’s also Doll Day, and I’m sure your favorite doll would love for you to knit them a little hat. Does your doll look like you?

Over 2200 years ago, the Greek mathematician, Archimedes, discovered that an object’s volume could be measured by submerging it in water. He had this revelation while taking a bath, so we celebrate International Bath Day. Today is also National Pop Goes The Weasel Day. Learn the words, and find a jack-in-the-box to play along with you.

Can you juggle? Give it a try, for World Juggling Day! Watch a tutorial online, like Learn to Juggle 3 Balls by Taylor Tries, to get started, then watch a pro, like Zaniac Alex Zerbe. Juggling is an ancient skill; a painting of people juggling, was found on a 4000 year-old Egyptian tomb!

In the United States, June 14th is Flag Day. The distinctive Stars and Stripes represent the 50 states, and the 13 original colonies. What other countries have flags of red, white, and blue? Make a dessert flag for Strawberry Shortcake Day by adding blueberries to the red and white strawberries and whipped cream.

Today is Weed Your Garden Day. Make sure your vegetables aren’t getting buried in unwanted plants, and that your flowers have room to thrive. If you didn’t plant anything this spring, don’t worry. The weeds can be your garden! Dandelions, plantain, wood sorrel, chickweed, and many other weeds, are actually edible. Pick a salad.

Today is World Softball Day. Organize a game and practice your fastpitch. If you want to work on your aim alone, you’re in luck. It’s also International Axe Throwing Day. Use a toy axe please! You can also look for a local axe-throwing club, to safely practice your strength, technique, and accuracy.

Kitchen Klutzes of America, unite! It’s your day! It’s okay if you drop the bowl of cake batter, or forget to put the lid on the blender. We’ll forgive your clumsiness in the kitchen, and keep a fire extinguisher ready. It’s also Sewing Machine Day. Sew a chef’s hat, and an apron for protection!

Tonight is Movie Night, so how will you celebrate? You could make some popcorn, and watch an old favorite on a DVD or streaming service, or go to the cinema to watch a new release. If you’re lucky, there may be a drive-in theater near you, to watch a movie from your car!

The first Friday the 13th of the year, is Blame Someone Else Day. Now’s your chance to get into mischief, and blame it on your siblings! If someone tries to blame their fart on you, tell them whoever smelt it dealt it! When they say it wasn’t them,  say whoever denied it, supplied it.