January 25 Fact of the Day for Kids

Today, January 25, is a day like no other—it’s National Opposite Day! A whimsical day where everything gets turned on its head, making it a perfect opportunity for kids to engage in fun and learning with a twist. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for Kids here.

You can download the PDF format of these suggestions, questions and ideas at the bottom of the post.

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE JANUARY 25

National Opposite Day encourages creativity and thinking outside the box. Here are some exciting activities to get the fun started:

• Wear your clothes backward or inside out.
• Walk backward (safely) during a game of tag.
• Say the opposite of what you mean (but make sure everyone’s in on the joke!).
• Have breakfast for dinner and vice versa.
• Read a book starting from the last chapter (but no spoilers!).
• Using ice, experiment with hot and cold water
• Begin a maze at the end and finish at the start.

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QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR JANUARY 25

National Opposite Day is not just about fun; it’s also a chance to explore unique perspectives. Consider these questions:

• What would the world be like if everything was the opposite for more than one day?
• How does doing things oppositely change your view on daily routines?
• Can thinking the opposite of your first idea lead to better problem-solving?
• How do animals or plants live in ways that seem the opposite of humans?
• What historical events might have turned out oppositely under different circumstances?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FOR JANUARY 25

Here are a few questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

• Walk backward for a day or talk backward for a day?
• Eat your least favorite food as your only meal or never eat your favorite food again?
• Have summer during winter or winter during summer?
• Always have to say the opposite of what you think or always have to do the opposite of what you want?

MORE FUN STUFF

Here are more fun ideas to help keep the kids entertained:

• Complete a Maze backward—start at the finish. Check it out here.
• Color everything on a page except the featured picture like these unicorns. Get creative here.
• Want to pick something else to celebrate? Check out this post.