Monthly Activity Calendar

Daily Clumsy & Friends-inspired activities for family fun

Overview

Our Monthly Activity Calendar provides a full month of simple, engaging activities inspired by Clumsy & Friends stories. Each activity takes just 5-15 minutes and requires minimal materials, making it easy to incorporate a daily dose of story-inspired fun into your family routine.

All Ages Family Activities Seasonal Themes

Benefits of Daily Activities

How to Use This Calendar

Getting Started

  1. Print the calendar: Choose the current month's calendar from the printable section
  2. Display prominently: Hang it where everyone can see it (refrigerator, family bulletin board)
  3. Gather basic supplies: Check the "Materials to Have on Hand" section for common items needed
  4. Set a regular time: Choose a consistent time for daily activities (after dinner, before bedtime)
  5. Involve children: Let them mark off completed activities and help prepare for the next day

Adapting Activities

Flexibility Tip: Don't let the calendar become a source of stress. These activities are meant to be fun, not obligations. If you miss a day (or several!), simply pick up with the current day or choose any activity that appeals to you.

Types of Activities

Each month's calendar includes a variety of activities across these categories:

Creative Arts
  • Drawing & coloring
  • Simple crafts
  • Modeling & sculpting
  • Music & movement
Language & Literacy
  • Storytelling
  • Word games
  • Letter activities
  • Writing prompts
Science & Discovery
  • Simple experiments
  • Nature exploration
  • Observation activities
  • STEM challenges
Sensory & Play
  • Pretend play
  • Sensory experiences
  • Construction
  • Games & puzzles
Social-Emotional
  • Kindness projects
  • Emotion activities
  • Mindfulness moments
  • Character connections
Physical & Movement
  • Gross motor games
  • Dance activities
  • Outdoor challenges
  • Action rhymes

Monthly Themes

Each month features activities centered around a seasonal theme and Clumsy & Friends stories:

January: Winter Wonders

Featured Story: "The Skellies" (weather theme)

Key Elements: Snowflakes, hibernation, winter animals, hot cocoa, cozy spaces

Special Activity: Create a family "Winter Blessing Jar" with notes about things you're grateful for

February: Friendship & Kindness

Featured Story: "Minnie Tickledust" (joy and friendship)

Key Elements: Friendship, kindness, laughter, sharing, appreciation

Special Activity: Create "Kindness Coupons" to give to family and friends

March: Weather & Change

Featured Story: "The Skellies" (weather theme)

Key Elements: Wind, rain, sunshine, rainbows, weather changes

Special Activity: Create a family weather tracking chart for the month

April: Growth & Gardens

Featured Story: "The Great Veggie Cup Victory"

Key Elements: Seeds, plants, growth, patience, nature

Special Activity: Plant a small container garden together

May: Adventure & Exploration

Featured Story: "Clumsy's Backyard Safari"

Key Elements: Exploration, discovery, maps, outdoor adventures

Special Activity: Create a family "Adventure Map" of places to explore

June: Ocean & Water

Featured Story: "Clumsy's Beach Day Surprise"

Key Elements: Water, sea creatures, shells, sand, boats

Special Activity: Create a mini "water world" sensory bin

July: Imagination & Dreams

Featured Story: "Yawnzarella and the Sneezing Clocks"

Key Elements: Dreams, stars, night sky, imagination, creativity

Special Activity: Create a family "Dream Catcher" with wishes and hopes

August: Movement & Games

Featured Story: "Clumsy's Dance Party"

Key Elements: Dancing, games, physical challenges, music, celebration

Special Activity: Host a mini family Olympic games with homemade medals

September: Learning & Growth

Featured Story: "Minnie Tickledust Goes to School"

Key Elements: Learning, letters, numbers, curiosity, school

Special Activity: Create a family "Learning Tree" with new skills acquired

October: Autumn & Changes

Featured Story: "The Skellies' Fall Festival"

Key Elements: Leaves, autumn colors, harvest, pumpkins, cozy moments

Special Activity: Create a family "Gratitude Pumpkin" with things you're thankful for

November: Thankfulness & Community

Featured Story: "Clumsy's Friendship Feast"

Key Elements: Gratitude, sharing, community, helping, family traditions

Special Activity: Create a "Thankful Hands" wreath with handprints

December: Lights & Celebration

Featured Story: "The Skellies' Winter Lights Festival"

Key Elements: Lights, warmth, giving, celebration, winter wonders

Special Activity: Create a family "Festival of Lights" with homemade lanterns

Materials to Have on Hand

Most activities require minimal, common household items. Here's a basic supply list to keep ready:

Art Supplies

  • Crayons, markers, colored pencils
  • Construction paper & white paper
  • Safety scissors
  • Glue stick & school glue
  • Tape (masking & clear)
  • Watercolor paints

Recyclables to Collect

  • Cardboard tubes (toilet paper, paper towel)
  • Small boxes
  • Clean plastic containers
  • Bottle caps
  • Newspaper
  • Egg cartons

Household Items

  • Playdough or modeling clay
  • String or yarn
  • Cotton balls
  • Paper plates & cups
  • Aluminum foil
  • Flashlight

Kitchen Supplies

  • Flour, salt, water (for homemade dough)
  • Food coloring
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Small containers
  • Baking soda & vinegar
  • Cornstarch
Supply Tip: Create a small "activity box" with these basic supplies so they're always ready to go. Add seasonal items each month based on the theme. This makes it much easier to jump into activities without hunting for materials!

Sample Activity Ideas

Here are some examples of the types of activities you'll find in our monthly calendars:

Clumsy's Cloud Dough

Mix 8 cups flour with 1 cup oil to create cloud-like dough. Use it to create "garden vegetables" like Clumsy grew in his garden!

Sensory 5-10 min Ages 3-8
Minnie's Kindness Notes

Create tiny scrolls with kind messages and hide them around the house for family members to find, just like Minnie Tickledust spreads joy!

Social-Emotional 10-15 min Ages 5-10
Skellies Weather Race

Place weather symbol cards around a room. Call out a weather type and race to find the matching card, just like The Skellies rushing to create weather!

Movement 5-10 min Ages 3-7
Yawnzarella's Clock Hunt

Draw simple clock faces showing different times. Hide them around your home and go on a clock hunt, noting the time on each one found.

Math 10-15 min Ages 5-10
Story Stones

Collect smooth stones and draw simple Clumsy & Friends characters or objects on them. Use them to create new stories together!

Language 15 min Ages 4-10
Rainbow Walk

Go for a walk outside and try to find objects in all the colors of the rainbow, just like The Skellies creating their rainbow together.

Outdoor 15 min All Ages
April Activity Calendar: Growth & Gardens

Inspired by "The Great Veggie Cup Victory" featuring Clumsy Gugglebum

Each activity takes just 5-15 minutes and requires minimal materials!
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1
Seed Sorting: Sort different seeds by size, shape, and color. Make predictions about what each might grow into.
2
Garden Dance: Create a dance that shows a plant growing from seed to flower. Start small and slowly grow taller!
3
Veggies A-Z: Try to name a vegetable for each letter of the alphabet. Draw your favorites!
4
Clumsy's Garden Map: Draw a map of your dream garden. What would you grow? Where would everything go?
5
Paper Plate Flower: Create a colorful flower using a paper plate for the center and paper strips for petals.
6
Veggie Taste Test: Try tasting a vegetable you've never had before. What does it remind you of?
7
Growing Song: Sing "The Green Grass Grows All Around" or make up your own song about growing plants.
8
Seed Mosaic: Create a picture using different seeds glued onto paper. Try making a flower or garden scene.
9
Garden Yoga: Practice plant-inspired yoga poses like "tree," "flower," and "seed" position.
10
Cup Growing: Plant bean seeds in a clear cup with a damp paper towel to watch roots grow over time.
11
Veggie Cup Race: Design tiny paper boats and race them in cups of water, just like Clumsy's Veggie Cup!
12
Handprint Flowers: Make colorful flowers using handprints for petals and thumbprints for centers.
13
Carrot Top Growing: Cut the top off a carrot and place in shallow water to watch the greens grow.
14
Flower Hunt: Go for a walk and count how many different flowers you can find. Try to learn their names.
15
Leaf Rubbings: Collect leaves and make crayon rubbings by placing paper over them and rubbing with crayon.
16
Garden Freeze Dance: Dance like different garden creatures (bees, butterflies, worms) and freeze when music stops.
17
Vegetable Stamping: Cut vegetables like bell peppers or celery to create natural stamps for printing.
18
Garden Helpers: Talk about garden helpers like worms, bees, and ladybugs. Draw your favorite helper.
19
Tissue Paper Flowers: Create colorful flowers using tissue paper layers and pipe cleaner stems.
20
Veggie Story: Make up a story about a vegetable character who goes on an adventure like Clumsy!
21
Rainbow Scavenger Hunt: Find objects in nature for each color of the rainbow. Create a rainbow display.
22
Earth Day Pledge: Create a family pledge about how you'll help plants and the Earth grow strong.
23
Garden Obstacle Course: Create a course where you wiggle like worms, hop like rabbits, and grow like plants.
24
Sprout House: Create a "house" for your sprouting seeds using recycled materials.
25
Clumsy's Mistakes: Talk about mistakes that turned out well, like Clumsy's special veggie. Draw one of your own.
26
Egg Carton Caterpillars: Transform egg cartons into cute caterpillars that might visit your garden.
27
Fruit & Veggie Tasting Party: Try small samples of different fruits and vegetables. Rate your favorites!
28
Nature Crown: Collect flowers, leaves, and grasses to create a nature crown (with adult supervision).
29
Seed Bombs: Mix clay, soil, and wildflower seeds to make seed bombs for planting (with adult help).
30
Growth Chart: Measure everyone in the family and make a family growth chart. Talk about how we all grow.
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Create Your Own Activity Calendar

Use this template to create a custom monthly activity calendar!

Month: __________________________ Theme: __________________________
Featured Clumsy & Friends Story: __________________________________________
Special Family Project This Month: _______________________________________
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Activity Idea Bank

Use these activity ideas to fill in your custom calendar!

Creative Arts Activities

Language & Literacy Activities

Science & Discovery Activities

Sensory & Play Activities

Social-Emotional Activities

Physical & Movement Activities

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