Category: Kids News

In the United States, June 14th is Flag Day. The distinctive Stars and Stripes represent the 50 states, and the 13 original colonies. What other countries have flags of red, white, and blue? Make a dessert flag for Strawberry Shortcake Day by adding blueberries to the red and white strawberries and whipped cream.

Hey kids, tell your parents it’s Children’s Day! They’ll probably tell you, every day is children’s day, but maybe you can convince them to give you a special treat anyway. How about some candy? June is National Candy Month, because there’s too many kinds of candy to try, in just one day.

A Spanish zoo has announced the birth of 3 male warthog babies. The piglets are born with very little hair, and had spent most of their time indoors until now. The brothers have started spending time outdoors with their parents, and their 2 older sisters, born last year.

Did you know dragonflies, can fly upside-down and backwards? Dragonflies are known as a sentinel species, because they’re a good indicator of the health of wetlands. They lay their eggs in water, where the larvae can live for 6 years before becoming adult dragonflies, so they’re sensitive to pollution and drought. Happy Dragonfly Day!

Do you need new socks? Don’t go shopping. You can knit your own, to celebrate Worldwide Knit In Public Day. Start with big knitting needles and chunky yarn, and follow the steps on a learn-to-knit video. You can also try finger-knitting, if you don’t have needles. Proudly display those knitting skills!

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.

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.

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!

A delicious dinner today, would be fantastic fried fritters made from chickpeas, for International Falafel Day. Eat your falafel in a pita pocket, with lots of toppings. It’s also Jerky Day, but don’t act like one! Jerky is dried and salted meat, but plant-based meat, mushroom, tofu, and eggplant jerkies are also available.

Look, up in the sky. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman Day! The first Superman comic was published in 19 38. Superman was also the first superhero with special powers, a colorful costume, and a secret identity. Make a cape out of a towel, and pretend you’re Superman today!