Category: Kids News

Today, celebrate everyone’s not-so-secret power. It’s Smile Power Day! See how easy it is to make other people feel better, just by giving them a big smile! It’s also Nature Photography Day. Head outside with your camera or phone, and focus on a blade of grass, the moon, or that cheeky squirrel!

James Harrison’s blood contains a rare antibody, that scientists used to create a vaccine to prevent rhesus disease in pregnant women, saving the lives of millions of babies in Australia. You don’t need special blood to save lives though. People donate blood every day, to people who need it! Happy Blood Donor Day!

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.

What’s better than cake? How about mini-cakes? Today is Cupcake Day, so bake a batch to share. Don’t just lick all the icing off. It’s also Strawberry Shortcake Day, so you might have to make a short strawberry cupcake. Please be sure to save one for me!

In the United States, June 14th is Flag Day. The distinctive Stars and Stripes represent the 50 states, and the 13 original colonies. It’s easy to recognize, even when it’s a cake made out of blueberries, strawberries, and whipped cream! While you fly your American flag today, see how many other countries have flags of red, white, and blue.

A man in Ontario Canada, was itching to get to earn a world record. Robert Fedrock investigated a vine on his property, and is now the proud owner of the tallest poison ivy plant in the world. The vine is 68 feet tall. Despite taking precautions, Robert still ended up with a rash.

Do you get lots of mosquito bites, when you go outdoors? Mosquitoes are naturally attracted to some people, more than others. If you’re one of the unlucky ones that mosquitoes love, try changing your soap. Researchers found that mosquitoes were more attracted to Dial and Dove soaps, and more repelled by coconut-scented soaps.

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!

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.

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.