Category: Kids News

Dyslexia is a common learning disability, that can make it difficult to read or write. But some of history’s greatest minds, such as Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and Leonardo da Vinci, have been dyslexic. Scientists discovered that people with dyslexia are better at problem solving. They can adapt to challenges and explore the unknown.

Who’re the toughest dudes in the ocean? Sharks, with their 300 teeth? Electric eels, with their shocking touch? Jellyfish, with their venomous tentacles? How about the stonefish, who has switchblade cheekbones! Stonefish have lachrymal sabers, which are bones that deploy horizontally under the eyes, and fold back in after they’ve warned you to back off!

Today is Social Media Day, but most social networking isn’t meant for younger kids. There are safe ways for kids to connect online, like Azoomee, GeckoLife, and Cocoon. No matter what age, everyone should remember not to share personal information online, and never post anything, you wouldn’t be comfortable with the whole world seeing.

Bee populations are dwindling as cities grow, and sometimes a bee can’t find flowers for its next meal. Now you can get a Bee Savior Card, which looks like a credit card with stashes of sugar water. If you spot an exhausted honeybee on the sidewalk, open the foil and give him a snack!

Have you ever made a wish on a shooting star? When a meteoroid, sometimes as small as a pebble, falls through Earth’s atmosphere, it heats up. That’s the streak of light we see! Most meteoroids burn up, but if any part reaches Earth, it’s called a meteorite. Today is Meteor Watch Day. Good luck!

If you don’t like doggie kisses, you’d better stay away from Rocky. The boxer has the longest tongue of any living dog, measuring 5.46 inches from the tip of his snout to the tip of his tongue. He took the record from Zoey, who held the title for only a few weeks.

Do you know how to recognize a rip current, at the beach? The fast-moving current, can pull you quickly out to sea. The water might look calmer, between the sections where waves are breaking, but that’s the most dangerous area. If you get caught in a rip, swim parallel to shore, to escape it.

Today is International Mud Day! A lot of animals roll in mud to cool off, and some people put mud on their faces to help their skin. Sometimes it’s just fun to play in the mud! If you can’t find any mud, grab a hose, spray it on some dirt, and make your own!

Waffles are a great invention. They’re like pancakes, but designed to hold pools of syrup! Today is Waffle Iron Day, so I’m going to use my Darth Vader and Hello Kitty irons to make fun waffles! It’s also Camera Day. Learn all the special features on your camera, and take lots of pictures!

Today is Handshake Day. Make up a secret handshake to use with your friends, that doesn’t actually touch. Practice a nice firm handshake, that will impress new people you meet. Shake your hands in the air to dry them, instead of using paper towels. Just don’t stick your hands in a milkshake!