Category: Kids News

In the United States, everyone 5 and older, could already get vaccinated, to protect themselves against COVID-19. Now, kids under 5 are finally receiving the Pfizer vaccine. Once people are vaccinated, they’re much safer from serious illness, and far less likely, to unknowingly infect others. Thank the scientists, for developing vaccines for us.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

Hey 4th graders, have you gone to a National Park yet this summer? The year you’re in 4th grade in the United States, you can get into any National Park for free! Students can print a free annual pass, good for everyone in the car, at Every-Kid-Outdoors.gov. Where will you go first?

People used to write on parchment, which was made from animal skins. Today is Parchment Day, but it’s meant to celebrate cellulose-based parchment paper in the kitchen. Line your pans and cookie sheets with parchment paper, for non-sticky, easy-clean baking. You’ll appreciate it when you make crunchy-sweet toffee, for Almond Buttercrunch Day. It’s yummy.

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!

There’s a new winner, of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest. A Chinese crested chihuahua named Mr Happy Face holds the title. The 17-year-old dog was adopted last year by Janeda Banelly, who fell in love with his happy attitude. They won $1000, and a trip to New York to appear on tv’s Today show.