Category: Kids News

Saint Stephen’s School, in Western Australia, wanted to celebrate their 40th anniversary, with a bang. They decided to set a world record, for the most people firing confetti cannons at once. The moment was a success, as 2,013 tubes launched colorful paper into the air simultaneously. I’m sure the cleanup took much longer!

A couple renting a home in England, were surprised to find someone lurking behind a panel, in their bathroom. It was a stone gargoyle, or grotesque, from medieval times. The carved face was likely part of a 14th century drainage system. The couple is excited to explore the house, for other hidden features.

April showers bring May flowers. But what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims, haha. Celebrate April Showers Day, by playing in the rain. Tonight is also the beginning of Passover, celebrated this week by Jews. The Feast of Unleavened Bread commemorates when the Israelites were freed from slavery, more than 3000 years ago.

Today is Beagle Day, a type of dog. The most famous beagle is Snoopy. What’s your doggie’s name? Also, what’s your favorite jelly bean flavor? Sample them all, for Jelly Bean Day! The Jelly Belly Bean Boozled packs, have flavors like vomit, rotten egg, and earwax. Do you dare try them?

54 years ago, on April 22nd 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day. He wanted people to focus on the environment, air and water pollution. It grew into a global movement, bringing the world together to try and keep the Earth clean, prevent global warming, and preserve nature for future generations. Happy Earth Day!

There’s no school on Sundays, and it’s World Creativity and Innovation Day, so it’s up to you, to decide what to do! Make an effort to do something creative or innovative. Create some art, figure out a new way to do something, rearrange the furniture, try a new recipe, or invent your own language.

Today is World Curlew Day. Curlews are birds with long, curving beaks, and mottled brown feathers. Part of the sandpiper family, there are 9 species of the large, ground-dwelling bird. Curlews wade along coastlines, digging their long beaks into sand and mud for food. Listen to their distinctive calls, online at AllAboutBirds.org

Happy Kindergarten Day! Kindergarten is where you learn some of the most important things in life. You need to share, respect others, and be kind. Of course, learning your letters and numbers is important too! Thank you, Kindergarten teachers, for making us all better humans!

Did you know, it’s Big Word Day? Some long words, like antidisestablishmentarianism, don’t come up in most conversations. Other important-sounding words, are uncommon, but have simple meanings. For instance, another word for beautiful, is pulchritudinous. Utilize a substantial vocabulary to electrify your consanguineous contemporaries, simply means, use big words to impress your family.

Today is Chocolate Covered Cashews Day. Cashew nuts are seeds, formed on the bottom of cashew apples. They’re crazy-looking! It’s also Tea Day. Have a tea party with your teddy bears, pets, and family. Do you have a pet bulldog? Take some photos to show them off, for Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day!