Fact of the Day for Kids

Get activity ideas and thoughtful questions to celebrate any day of the year! This is a huge collection from Growing Play – Fact of the day for kids. Bookmark this page. It is perfect anytime you need a last-minute idea to entertain the kids. Need more ideas? Check out this huge resource with hundreds of facts for kids.

AUGUST FACT OF THE DAY FOR KIDS

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  Lizard Facts for Kids
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  Left Handers Day Fact for Kids

JUNE FACT OF THE DAY FOR KIDS

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  June 27 – National Bingo Day
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  Insect Facts for Kids
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  American Eagle Facts for Kids
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  June 18 – National Fishing Day Fun Facts
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  Flag Day Facts for Kids
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  June 5 – Hot Air Balloon Day
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  Fun Facts about Cheese for Kids

MAY FACT OF THE DAY FOR KIDS

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  May 22 – Sherlock Holmes Day
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  Memory Facts for Kids
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  May 20 – Be a Millionaire Day
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  Plant Facts for Kids
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  May 16 – Drawing Day
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  May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day Facts for Kids
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  May 13 – National Apple Pie Day
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  Golf Facts for Kids
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  May 8 – Donkey Facts for Kids
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  May 7 – National Teacher Day Facts for Kids
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  May 4 – Star Wars Day Facts for Kids
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  May 3 – National Space Day
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  Harry Potter Facts for Kids

APRIL FACTS FOR KIDS

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  April 26 – Arbor Day Facts for Kids
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  April 25 – World Penguin Day
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  April 24 – National Guide Dog Day
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  April 23 – William Shakespeare Facts for Kids
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  April 22 – Let’s Celebrate Earth Day
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  April 19 – Fingerprint Facts for Kids
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  April 18 – Albert Einstein Facts for Kids
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  April 17 – Benjamin Franklin Facts for Kids
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  April 16 – National Librarian Day
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  April 12 – Fun Facts About Spring Rain
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  April 11 – Baseball Facts for Kids
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  April 10 – National Farm Animal Day
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  April 9 – National Unicorn Day Fact for Kids
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  April 8 – Eclipse Facts for Kids
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  April 5 – Dandelion Facts for Kids
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  April 4 – Rat Facts for Kids
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  April 3 – National Walking Day
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  April 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
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  April 1 – Fun Fact of the Day

MARCH FACTS FOR KIDS

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  March 29 – It’s Mermaid Day
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  March 28 – Barnum & Bailey Day
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  March 27 – Scribble Day
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  March 26 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids
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  March 25 – National Waffle Day Ideas
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  March 22 – National Goof Off Day Ideas for Kids
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  March 21 – International Forest Day Facts for Kids
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  March 20 – Fun Fact of the Day
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  March 19 – Bee Facts for Kids
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  March 15 – Brain Facts for Kids
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  March 14 – Pi Facts for Kids
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  March 12 – Fun Fossil Facts for Kids
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  March 8 – Fun Facts for Kids about Imagination
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  March 7 – National Cereal Day Fun Facts for Kids
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  March 10 – Fun Fact of the Day MARIO Day
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  March 6 – National Oreo Day
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  March 5 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids
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  March 4 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids
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  March 1 – National Unplug Day

FEBRUARY FACTS FOR KIDS

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  February 29 Fact of the Day for Kids Leap Day
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  February 28 – Pancake Day
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  February 27 International Polar Bear Day
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  February 26 – Tell a Fairy Tale Day
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  February 23 Facts about Detectives for Kids
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  February 22 – Play More Cards Day
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  February 21 – All About Pennies
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  February 20 – Fun Fact of the Day
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  February 16 – Fun Fact about Sudoku Puzzles
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  February 15 – Fun Fact of the Day
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  February 14 – Valentine Facts for the Day
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  February 13 – Fun Fact for Today for Kids
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  February 12 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids
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  February 9 – National Pizza Day
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  February 8 – Fact of the Day
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  February 7 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids
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  February 6 – Fun Fact of the Day
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  February 5 – Fun Fact of the Day
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  February 2 – Groundhog Day Fun Facts and Ideas
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  February 1 – Fun Fact of the Day

JANUARY FACTS FOR KIDS

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  January 31 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids
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  January 29 – National Puzzle Day
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  January 28 – Fun Fact of the Day
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  January 27 – Fun Fact of the Day
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  January 26 Fact of the Day for Kids
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  January 25 Fact of the Day for Kids
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  January 24 – Fact of the Day for Kids
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  January 23 – Fact of the Day for Kids
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  January 22 – Fun Facts for Kids

WHEN TO USE THE FACT OF THE DAY FOR KIDS?

These fun facts are awesome for kids to learn new things and try new activities. Adults may also enjoy participating in these daily “holidays”. Remember it doesn’t have to be that day of the month to enjoy some of these themes!

Here are some ideas for when to use them:

• morning meetings
• writing prompts in the classroom
• at home anytime the kids unplug
• suggestions to have theme days at school
• homeschoolers
• to entertain anyone who loves trivia!

WHAT DOES EACH FACT OF THE DAY FOR KIDS INCLUDE?

For each daily fact, there will be a few sections:

• Activity ideas to celebrate the day
• Opinion questions to ask students to deepen their thoughts about the day
• Would You Rather Questions
• Options to expand the theme with puzzles if they are available (you know we love puzzles, especially word searches)

WANT EVEN MORE IDEAS AND PRINTABLES ABOUT FACTS FOR KIDS?

There is a HUGE collection of facts for kids on Growing Play. Start with the main post here – Fun Facts for Kids.

Here are some popular topics:

• Fun Facts for Teens
• Basketball Facts
• 50 Fun Food Facts
• Dinosaur Facts for Kids

Remember to check back daily for new ideas!