In our house -- and in houses across America -- summer is officially here.  Well, the kids' summer break is here, that is.

Here at Today Is Fun, we are going to "up our game" a bit.  This summer, we're going to suggest even better, more clever, easier, more educational, and -- of course -- more fun activities for families with young kids.

Today's activity is educational and fun . . . and it's something you guys can institute for the whole summer long.

During Summer break, my kids don't have to wake up quite as early, and our family isn't quite as frazzled trying to get ourselves organized and out the door for school.  Everything for the kids can happen a bit later and more leisurely.

That's not the case for working parents, though (including me.)  Work, as you may already know, doesn't really take summer off.  Most Dads -- and many Moms -- still need to leave the house and head to work.

So to honor these noble members of the workforce, today's activity encourages the kids to say a special goodbye to them.. . .

 

Really, is there a better holiday than Father's Day?  We don't think so.

 

(Well, we're a bit biased.  And yes, Mother's Day is also a good one.  And the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, et cetera.)

 

But there let there be no argument . . . this Sunday is Father's Day.  Chances are good that you and your kids have already lined up some presents and festivities for the Dad in your house.  If you haven't, or if you would like a couple more suggestions, we have them for you . . . . . .

 

We would not be suggesting this type of thing for Mother's Day.  No way.  But for Dads...

Guys like some pretty silly stuff.  Dumb and Dumber.  The Three Stooges. 

Even if the Dad in your home is a bit more refined, he is to appreciate the occasional silly.  Especially from his cute kids so . . . . . .

 

Today's idea shows off some very basic physics.  And it's fun!

You'll need two regular-sized pieces of paper and a small plastic bag (such as a Ziploc sandwich bag.)  Oh, and one of the kids small toys, too, such as an action figure, a doll, or a plastic animal.

Take one piece of paper and crumple it into a ball.. . .

 

Kids are often curious about the people they see in the world. 

"Why is that lady talking so loudly on her phone?"

"What is that guy pushing on that cart?"

"Why is that man hurrying so much?"

Well, the answer is: I don't know.  I don't know why those people are doing those things.. . .