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March 4 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids

Today, on March 4, let’s serve up some exciting knowledge because it’s World Tennis Day! Tennis is a fantastic sport that offers both fun and fitness benefits to people of all ages around the world. It’s a day to celebrate the joy and values this sport brings into our lives. If you’re keen on discovering more interesting facts and activities, you can check out all of the Fact of the Day for kids here – Fact of the Day for Kids here.

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL TENNIS DAY

  • The longest tennis match ever played lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes, taking place over three days.
  • Tennis was originally played with the palm of the hand, earning it the name “jeu de paume” (game of the palm).
  • Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, was first held in 1877.
  • The tennis balls were initially white until yellow balls were introduced in 1986 to make them more visible to TV cameras.
  • A tennis court is 78 feet long and 27 feet wide for singles matches.

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE MARCH 4

Let’s get active and creative to celebrate World Tennis Day in style! Here are some fun activities you can do in the classroom or at school:

  • Complete this Tennis Word Search Puzzle.
  • Create your own mini tennis court using tape and play with balloons or soft balls.
  • Design and make your own tennis rackets from cardboard and decorate them.
  • Hold a tennis trivia quiz with facts about the sport and its history.
  • Write a letter to your favorite tennis player expressing what you admire about them.
  • Organize a “Tennis Day” dress code, encouraging everyone to wear sporty attire or tennis-themed outfits.
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QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR MARCH 4

Curiosity and questions lead to discovery. Let’s ponder on these questions about tennis and its impact:

  • How does playing tennis benefit your health and mind?
  • Why do you think tennis is played on different types of courts (clay, grass, hard)?
  • What qualities make a great tennis player?
  • How has tennis equipment evolved over the years?
  • Can playing tennis teach us any important life lessons?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS ABOUT TENNIS

Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

  • Play a game of tennis with a professional player or with your best friend?
  • Watch a tennis match live at Wimbledon or the US Open?
  • Have the ability to serve at lightning speed or never miss a return?
  • Play tennis on a beach court or on a rooftop court with a city view?
  • Win a local tennis tournament or get an autograph from your favorite tennis star?

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