We opened a bank account for the kids the other day. It’s their own bank account that they use for their personal savings. It does not have a debt card or checks and it barely has a balance but it is a place they can put birthday money or money they earn from practicing the piano. ![]() |
ages 4-12, good at home, see our disclaimer, verbal activity, |
Next time you are at the market a need an activity while you are waiting for your number to be called at the deli counter try this little time killer. Have your kids carefully grab a few oranges or a cantaloupe and head over to the scale in the produce section. Put the fruit in and let your kids tell you the weight. If they don’t understand how a scale works it is a perfect opportunity to teach your kids how to read it. Start with the round numbers first and as they grow more experienced you can even begin to explain fractions! It can kill a few extra minutes and you can educate while you shop. Also try to weigh something big like a watermelon that is always fun but whatever you do please don't bruise the fruit.
Drop us an email and let us know how much your produce weighed info@todayisfun.com and don’t forget to tell your friends about Today is fun!
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ages 3-12, educational, quick activity, see our disclaimer, verbal activity, |
During the summer when the nights are warm and long we take a walk just about every night. It’s a good exercise habit and a fun time together as a family. The dog also is a big fan of walks so we all win. But a problem developed I found we were falling into a bad habit where we followed the same route nightly. So I found a fun way to mix it up and keep the kids interested. Each night I chose one of them to be our local tour guide.
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ages 3-12, longer activity, no 'props' needed, quick activity, see our disclaimer, summer activity, verbal activity, |
Most kids love bugs. They like to look at them and some even like to touch them. And we have a great idea for you and your little bug lovers today.
All you will need is an old pillowcase and a jar with a top and a rose bush or some kind of flowering plant. With these three things you will be well on your way to a super duper fun bug hunt.
Lay the pillowcase out on the ground and give the plant a good shake, any bugs that are not holding on really tight will fall to the ground and onto the pillowcase. Pick up the pillowcase and shake the bugs into the jar and you are all set for viewing your catch.
Help your kids count how many bugs you caught, the number of legs on each bug and how many have wings? You can also name the colors on each bug and if they are really brave they can touch the bugs.
When the viewing is over let the bugs go and see if you catch some more.
Drop us an email and let us know what you caught info@todayisfun.com and remember if Today is Fun tell a friend!
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educational, good at home, see our disclaimer, summer activity, verbal activity, |

