January 22 – Fun Fact of the Day for Kids
The January 22 fun fact of the day for kids is National Polka Dot Day! It was started when Disney honored Minnie Mouse and her iconic polka dot pattern on January 22, 2016.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE
- Dress Up in Polka Dots: Encourage the kids to wear polka dot clothing or create their own polka dot outfits. They can use stickers or washable paints to add polka dots to plain t-shirts or socks. You can even make it more exciting by having a little fashion show where everyone gets to showcase their polka dot attire.
- Polka Dot Crafts and Games: Organize a crafting session where kids can make polka dot art. They can use paint, markers, or stickers to create polka dot patterns on paper, rocks, or even fabric.
- Polka Dance Party: Organize a polka dance party. Polka music is lively and fun, and dancing can be a great way to celebrate. You don’t need to be a pro; just playing some polka music and moving to the beat can be enjoyable. You can even learn a few basic steps or patterns from online tutorials to make your dance party more authentic.
- Dot to Dot Puzzles – Do this Butterfly dot to dot or this easier Unicorn Dot to Dot Puzzle.
QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT
Polka dots are more than just a fun pattern; they can spark curiosity and creativity. Let’s explore some unique questions that encourage kids to think outside the box about polka dots:
- If you could replace the stars in the sky with polka dots for one night, what color would they be and why?
- Imagine animals in the world started having polka dot patterns on their fur or skin. Which animal do you think would look the most interesting and what colors would the dots be?
- If polka dots made a sound when you touched them, what sound would you like them to make and why?
- Think about your favorite food. Now imagine if it was polka-dotted. How would it look and would it change the way it tastes?
- If you could invent a polka dot plant, what would it look like and what special things could the polka dots on the plant do?
