Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in kansas city, KS

President's Day, the Real Ones.

by Jenny Meade

February 23, 2009

So, I know we all celebrated President's Day LAST Monday, with an official bank holiday and school being out and such. But did you know the actual President George Washington's birthday was actually yesterday, February 22nd? And Lincoln's was February 12th? And that President's Day as a holiday first came up in Congress in 1968, where it was ultimately decided to put it right in the middle of the two presidential birthdays? 

 There's all kinds of fun facts about our National Leaders and their birthdays.  And seeing how it's still usually pretty cold in February, feel free to snuggle up on the couch with your laptop and read all about why we celebrate President's Day with your kids.  It's like playing on the computer, and learning, all rolled up into one. How ya like them cherry trees? 

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

by Jenny Meade

November 21, 2008

Will Rogers had a lot of great quotes. That one happens to be my current favorite, mostly because it was the line my oldest son uttered recently in his third grade musical program. All dressed up in his plaid shirt and jeans, cowboy hat and boots with a read hankerchef around his neck, he looked the part of the great cowboy and orator Will Rogers. Other favorite Will Roger's quotes: "We are all  Read more...

Get All Cultural: Johnson County Museums

by Rita Arens

October 17, 2008

This fall, check out the Johnson County Museum of History 's Kidscape program. Happening on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m., these one-hour programs focus on community and art. Make sure to call 913.755.2552 to schedule, as reservations are required. The charge is $2 per student, and chaperones and teachers are free.  Read more...

Getting to Know Kansas City: 5 Ways to Introduce Your Preschooler to Landmarks

by Rita Arens

June 24, 2008

My daughter is really into knowing where things are. She predicts the arrival of the stadium complex on I-70. She can identify my office building in the downtown skyline. And she loooves that Christmas-tree-looking tower over by Martini Corner. So, landmarks. They are pretty! And useful so you know where you are! Here are my five favorite Kansas City landmarks. I think everyone would enjoy a  Read more...