SEPTEMBER 2025
Write a poem for a grandparent and draw a picture to go with it. Tick the box on each day when you have completed 20 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.
Do you have a library card? September is the perfect time to check out your local library, get your library card, and check out a few books. “Tremendous things are in store for you!” Look up the stories of Roald Dahl. Have you seen any of the movies of his books? Roald Dahl was born on this day in 1916. Look through your local newspaper for events in your area this weekend. If you can’t find an event, plan a visit to a local museum or art gallery. Stand close to a friend and toss them a football. For each successful catch, both of you take one step backwards. How far apart will you go?
Check the batteries in your home smoke detectors today. Be sure to test them weekly.
Gather up some newspapers today and make a craft using paper mache.
Talk with your family about careers that interest you. What kind of education or training do those jobs require?
Be a super secret superstar! Do something really nice for someone without them knowing it. Keep it a secret! Gather the family for an evening of your favorite board or card games.
Discuss the services of your local library. Why are libraries important?
Tidy your bedroom today. Make your bed and leave your room as nice as possible.
Arrrrrr! Look in books and online for some great pirate phrases to get ready for “Talk Like a Pirate Day!” Think of 10 things in your life that are really good. Then think of something not-so-good and a way it could be improved. What is your birthstone? If you were born in September, your birthstone is a sapphire. Find your birthstone online.
Look for a recipe that uses citrus and ask if you can help prepare it.
Get some construction paper, scissors, and tape and cover your books for school.
Help clean up in the garden today and think about planting something now that will bloom next year.
Celebrate the signing of the Constitution by flying the flag and reciting the Preamble.
Comedy tonight! Rent a funny movie for the whole family to watch.
This is the first day of autumn. Use a crayon and a sheet of blank paper to gently do some leaf rubbings. Ask a parent to help you.
Tonight, see if you can write down all the names of the kids in your class from memory. Did you forget anyone?
Make a miniature golf course using cleaned tin cans for holes. For ideas go to scoutlife.org/ hobbies-projects/ projects/718/fore/ A kind word, a chore, a helping hand—these things make good neighbors. Can you do something today to help a neighbor?
Take a hike to search for signs of autumn.
Goals for October. Write down five things you would like to achieve in the coming month.
Count the falling leaves on this page. How many leaves are there of each color?
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