It's something that will happen this Wednesday and then won't again in our lifetime. 12-12-12 {a.k.a., Day of the Dozen}, or December 12, 2012 will be here this week and because I'm a mom who thinks any occasion is a great occasion to have treats and celebrate with the kids, this date will be no different.
I am sure there are countless great ideas out there and I'd love to have yours! How do you plan on commemorating this once-a-century date with your kids? Here are a few ideas I came up with:
- Fill-a-dozen Surprise - Take an egg carton and fill each compartment with a fun treat, note, or surprise! Kids love little treats like this and think "inexpensive". Something as simple as a mint or sticker will suffice. The joy is in discovering what awaits them!
- Make your own 12-topping pizza - Make it a homemade pizza night and offer up 12 different toppings for kids to choose from. Include different kinds of cheeses, veggies, sauces, etc. The possibilities are endless!
- I love you by the dozens - Write your kiddo a poem or note listing 12 reasons you think they rock! They'll love the praise and you'll love making them feel special commemorating this special day!
- A dozen faces - Make a collage {either in print or digital} of 12 fun faces of your kids. If you have a 12 year-old, what a fun thing to include a pic from each year!
- Snacks by the dozen - Create a fun snack mix for your kids by taking a small baggie and including 12 different snacky items. I did something similar to this to celebrate 100 days of school last year. For example, 12 Cheerios, 12 Chex mix squares, 12 marshmallows, 12 raisins... you get the idea! Super fun to make AND eat!
- Books by the dozen - Pick out and make a stack of 12 fun books that you plan to read throughout the day with your kids. Have fun reading throughout the day and keeping track of each one by number!
- Bake-a-dozen - Bake a dozen cookies!! This is a no-brainer! And at this time of year, what's not to love about baking? You could even bake 2 dozen - keep 12 and give 12 away to a friend or neighbor.
- Dozens of math facts - Try one of these fun learning activities to celebrate Dozen Day! Thanks, LaSota's Little Learners!
- Build by the dozen - Use 12 blocks, LEGOs, or other objects to build a tower or something creative.
- A dozen moves - Have some indoor excercise or dancing fun by doing 12 somersaults, 12 jumping jacks, or 12 push-ups, etc. This is a great way to work on gross motor and counting skills with your kids.
- Insta-dozen - Take 12 photos throughout the day. And then, of course, share them on Instagram. 'Nuff said!
- Paint by 12 - Paint, draw, or color a picture with 12 objects. For example, 12 stars in the sky, 12 fish in the sea, 12 apples on a tree, etc. You get the idea.
So, what fun ideas do YOU have to celebrate this special day and make it fun?
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