Calendar of Fun Kid Activities and Events
View this idea calendar of fun activities and events to keep kids entertained, happy and safe all year long!
Finding Affordable and Fun Child Care and Kid Activities
There are times throughout the year--summer, non-school days such as holidays and staff development, or breaks that still require parents to find fun kid activities that double as child care. Here are places to look in your community for fun and affordable options.
There are times throughout the year--summer, non-school days such as holidays and staff development, or breaks that still require parents to find fun kid activities that double as child care. Here are places to look in your community for fun and affordable options.
New Year's Goals & Fun For Kids
Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun family activity as well as one led by child care providers or daycare center teachers alike as well. After all, everyone has goals for improvements for the new year, and talking about them and then working to make sure they're achieved is a great family or team activity. Here are ways to get started.
Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun family activity as well as one led by child care providers or daycare center teachers alike as well. After all, everyone has goals for improvements for the new year, and talking about them and then working to make sure they're achieved is a great family or team activity. Here are ways to get started.
Winter Fun for Kids
The winter season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining holiday and cold-weather activities for kids. Parents and providers alike should look over this list of events, key dates and even lesson plan ideas when planning seasonal fun and enrichment.
The winter season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining holiday and cold-weather activities for kids. Parents and providers alike should look over this list of events, key dates and even lesson plan ideas when planning seasonal fun and enrichment.
Spring Fever Fun for Kids
It's spring, and time to shed those winter doldrums and get outdoors to smell the flowers and enjoy the warming weather. The spring season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining holiday and mild-weather activities for kids. Parents and providers alike should look over this list of events, key dates and even lesson plan ideas when planning seasonal fun and enrichment.
It's spring, and time to shed those winter doldrums and get outdoors to smell the flowers and enjoy the warming weather. The spring season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining holiday and mild-weather activities for kids. Parents and providers alike should look over this list of events, key dates and even lesson plan ideas when planning seasonal fun and enrichment.
Tips for No-Stress Summer Fun
School's out ... now what? The summer months can present fun opportunities for travel, camps, and time with kids. It can also be stressful for families, especially with too many (or not enough) things to do and places to go. Here are tips for having a stress-free summer!
School's out ... now what? The summer months can present fun opportunities for travel, camps, and time with kids. It can also be stressful for families, especially with too many (or not enough) things to do and places to go. Here are tips for having a stress-free summer!
Fall Fun Kid Holiday Activities for Parents and Providers
Attention, parents and child care providers! Before you plan holiday activities for kids this fall, take a look at this list of events and key dates.
Attention, parents and child care providers! Before you plan holiday activities for kids this fall, take a look at this list of events and key dates.
Things to Do in Month of May
The month of May just beckons for the outdoors, appreciation weeks, and end-of-school fun. Many daycare centers have a "school year" curriculum that runs September-May, with a more flexible and activity-based calendar in the summer months to accommodate vacations, drop-ins and occasional participants. The weather is usually optimal during this month, so enjoy biking and outdoor hikes before the…
The month of May just beckons for the outdoors, appreciation weeks, and end-of-school fun. Many daycare centers have a "school year" curriculum that runs September-May, with a more flexible and activity-based calendar in the summer months to accommodate vacations, drop-ins and occasional participants. The weather is usually optimal during this month, so enjoy biking and outdoor hikes before the…
Fun Things to Do with Kids in June
Woo hoo! School is out (or will be sometime during the month), and June is filled with the promise of summer fun, family togetherness, vacations, outdoor picnics, and leisure! It's not too hot yet in most parts of the country, and warm, sunny temperatures just beg for twilight strolls, swimming, sleepovers, and picnics. Jump on in and relish the endless array of activities.
Woo hoo! School is out (or will be sometime during the month), and June is filled with the promise of summer fun, family togetherness, vacations, outdoor picnics, and leisure! It's not too hot yet in most parts of the country, and warm, sunny temperatures just beg for twilight strolls, swimming, sleepovers, and picnics. Jump on in and relish the endless array of activities.
Fun Things to Do with Kids in July
What a wonderful month to have fun with kids! The months starts off with a bang with Independence Day and summer warmth, outdoor opportunities, and long, leisurely days just begs for family and friend togetherness.
What a wonderful month to have fun with kids! The months starts off with a bang with Independence Day and summer warmth, outdoor opportunities, and long, leisurely days just begs for family and friend togetherness.
August Means Kid Fun and Back-to-School Transition
Kid fun and a sense of excitement prevails this month. It's still summertime in August, although much of the focus has turned turned to school (this includes preschool or daycare, which have an official "school year" as well) and fall enrichment opportunities.
Kid fun and a sense of excitement prevails this month. It's still summertime in August, although much of the focus has turned turned to school (this includes preschool or daycare, which have an official "school year" as well) and fall enrichment opportunities.
Grandparents Day
2004 Grandparents Day Celebration is September 12. The date is intended to cultivate relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, strengthen intergenerational activities, and honor grandparents for their knowledge and support.
2004 Grandparents Day Celebration is September 12. The date is intended to cultivate relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, strengthen intergenerational activities, and honor grandparents for their knowledge and support.
September Means Fall Fun and School Time
School-age kids have returned to the classroom, and excitement is already building along with cooler temperatures for outdoor sports, bike rides, and fall festivals! As routines get established with school and daycare during September, most extracurricular programs begin and families have an almost-endless selection of opportunities in which to participate. Football is once again the topic of i…
School-age kids have returned to the classroom, and excitement is already building along with cooler temperatures for outdoor sports, bike rides, and fall festivals! As routines get established with school and daycare during September, most extracurricular programs begin and families have an almost-endless selection of opportunities in which to participate. Football is once again the topic of i…
Kid Activities in October
October is often considered the lead-in month to the holiday season. Kids may be planning to trick-or-treat or participate in a harvest festival, but already holiday lights and merchandise is being stocked up in the stores. October usually means perfect outdoor weather, fall breezes, and outdoor sporting opportunities galore. Think bike rides, nature walks, pumpkin painting, apple eating, and …
October is often considered the lead-in month to the holiday season. Kids may be planning to trick-or-treat or participate in a harvest festival, but already holiday lights and merchandise is being stocked up in the stores. October usually means perfect outdoor weather, fall breezes, and outdoor sporting opportunities galore. Think bike rides, nature walks, pumpkin painting, apple eating, and …
Take Your Kids To The Polls On Nov. 2 For Positive Learning Experience
Take your kids with you to the polls when you vote on Nov. 2, and teach them about the election process first-hand. The experience creates an opportunity for parents to talk with kids about the importance of voting.
Take your kids with you to the polls when you vote on Nov. 2, and teach them about the election process first-hand. The experience creates an opportunity for parents to talk with kids about the importance of voting.
Trick or Treat
Trick or treat! Before your kids shout the words of "trick or treat" this year, here are some safety tips you should know!
Trick or treat! Before your kids shout the words of "trick or treat" this year, here are some safety tips you should know!
Approaching Holidays Add to Fun, Excitement in November
November is a favorite month for families. The Thanksgiving holiday provides an opportunity to teach and remind kids about thankfulness and virtues, and approaching festivities means parents can reinforce manners and friendships. Kids aren't worn out in November, and delight in the seasonal changes and anticipation of what lies ahead.
November is a favorite month for families. The Thanksgiving holiday provides an opportunity to teach and remind kids about thankfulness and virtues, and approaching festivities means parents can reinforce manners and friendships. Kids aren't worn out in November, and delight in the seasonal changes and anticipation of what lies ahead.
8 Ways to Turn Family Holidays from Ho-Hum to Ho-Ho-Ho!
Seeking some of that holiday magic for you and your family this season? Here are some ideas to help families reconnect with the spirit of the season.
Seeking some of that holiday magic for you and your family this season? Here are some ideas to help families reconnect with the spirit of the season.