Apps For Kids

Did you know iguanas grow 7 feet long? In the wild, they usually live in tropical areas. That’s why frozen iguanas sometimes fall out of the trees, when it gets cold in Florida! These big lizards need lots of space and special care, so they’re high-maintenance pets. Happy Iguana Awareness Day.

Have you ever eaten ants on a log? Unless you’re an anteater, it was probably the cleverly-named celery snack. For Ants On A Log Day, spread peanut butter on a stalk of celery, stick raisins in the peanut butter, and eat it! It’s also Dog Walker Appreciation Day. Dogs everywhere say, “Thanks for the walk!”

When you look around your room, do you see things you don’t use anymore? It’s Another Look Unlimited Day, which is all about fall cleaning. Don’t let anything end up in landfills. Make money by having a yard sale or selling things online, or give the stuff you don’t need to friends or charity!

Hey space explorers, it’s Star Trek Day! Watch your favorite Star Trek series, and work on your Vulcan salute. Live long and prosper. It’s also Date Nut Bread Day, so eat your fruits, nuts, and grains, in one bite. Finally, learn to write that squiggly symbol that means “and,” for Ampersand Day.

Are you going to go apple picking this season? Find an apple orchard nearby, and stock up! See how many varieties you can eat, while you walk around collecting the perfect apples. Many orchards also sell hot apple cider. Make sure you bring enough apples home to also make a pie or some applesauce!

The Kirkland police in Washington, responded to a possible break-in at a home. It turned out to be a bobcat! The cat burglar had probably jumped in through an open upstairs window. Officers used a drone to guide the bobcat to an unoccupied room. Wildlife rescuers safely transported the bobcat to a wilderness area.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach had already welcomed 2 African penguin chicks, named Vic and Chel, earlier this year. Now the Penguin Playhouse has 5 more! African penguins are critically endangered in the wild. The aquarium is calling the chicks “the Lucky Seven,” as they have not yet named the newest hatchlings.

Did you grow any squash in your garden this summer? Today is Acorn Squash Day, so bake one for dinner. Don’t forget to save some seeds for next year. It’s also Superhuman Day, which celebrates all the people who have disabilities, and the challenges they face in daily life. They’re an inspiration for everyone!

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday in September is the holiday called Labor Day. It was first created by trade unions to celebrate workers. Labor Day is also the unofficial end of summer, as most public pools close after this weekend. They’ll see you again next May!

Today is Grandparents Day. Make sure you tell them how much you love them. Ask them what they did for fun when they were younger, or how your parents misbehaved as kids. It’s also a good time to share memories of those who are no longer living. Do your grandparents remember their grandparents?