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This past year has been such an incredible year for friendship for the boys. Liam is making that transition from little kid to big kid and he’s learning what it means to be a good friend and build those relationships. And for Caleb, this is the first year where he’s really made friends of his own, aside from tagging along with Liam and his group of friends. Today, June 8th, is National Best Friends Day and I wanted to give the boys some creative ideas of how they can celebrate it with their closest friends. Keep scrolling to read how you can encourage your kids to celebrate National Best Friends Day too!
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1. Send a card
Liam learned what a penpal is this year and it’s one of his favorite things to do. Not only is it fun for him to get something in the mail, but he loves being able to write letters to his friends about the things he likes to do and what we’ve been up to lately.
Bonus: it’s also a great reason for him to practice his penmanship.
2. Plan a park playdate
My kids love getting together with their friends at the park. National Best Friends Day seems like it’s the perfect excuse to get everyone together for a playdate.
3. Make a friendship bracelet
I remember friendship bracelets as a kid and they were so much fun to make and receive. LEGO® DOTS bracelets are such a fun and unique spin on the old school friendship bracelet. Each bracelet kit includes an adjustable band and lots of bold, colorful tiles. It’s so easy for kids to design and customize their own unique bracelets. At JOANN, they start at just $4.99 for a single bracelet pack and $5.99 for a package of two.
4. Start a new BFF tradition
Encourage your child to start a new tradition with a special friend. It could be going out for ice cream in celebration of National Best Friends Day, a special day trip to the local zoo or something that they can do together and look forward to repeating every year.
5. Do a random act of kindness
Being a good friend isn’t just about spending time with the people who know you best. This is a great time to brainstorm with your kids about what kinds of qualities a good friend should have. Modeling those qualities everywhere we go, even towards those we don’t know well, can build character and make us better people. Plus, it will also brighten someone’s day.
6. Create some friendship art
Art is such a fun way for kids to express themselves. One of the reasons why my kids love LEGO® DOTS is that it incorporates their love of LEGOS and inspires them to be creative in such a unique way. The LEGO® DOTS Creative Designer Box includes assembly guides for five customizable DOTS items, including a desk organizer and a picture frame, making it perfect for gift giving.
Or you can check out the LEGO® DOTS Big Message Board set and your child can put together an encouraging message for their friend.
These sets include lots of colorful tiles and shapes to design anything they dream up, but you can also add other DOTS kits to add in more colors and endless options. It’s a really fun spin on arts and crafts time! Check out all the different LEGO® DOTS kits at JOANN.
7. Take a picture together
Grabbing a photo of your child and their BFF is a really special way to celebrate National Best Friends Day. My kids love getting photos with their friends. Have them take a nice smiling photo together and then encourage them to take a silly one to really let their personalities shine.
8. Make a video call
Video chatting has been such a blessing to our family, especially over the last couple of years. It’s the next best thing when you aren’t able to get together with someone in person. My kids have found that it’s a great way to do a quick check in with their friends or bond over silly face filters while they’re chatting.
9. Coordinate a neighborhood ball game
This might be one of our current favorite things to do during the summer. Our neighborhood park has a big field in the middle of it, making it the perfect spot for the kids to get together for a game of wiffle ball or kickball. Have your kids round up some of their neighborhood friends and get a game going for a really fun evening.
10. Say something nice
Celebrating National Best Friend Day doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Have your child think about what they like about their closest friends. Are they kind? Good at school or sports? Is there something they do really well or was there a situation where they went out of their way to do something nice for someone else? Encourage your child to share their thoughts with their friend.
Now you have some great ideas on how to make National Best Friends Day special for your child and their bestie!
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