February 20 – Fun Fact of the Day

Today, February 20, is a special day for all pet lovers out there—it’s National Love Your Pet Day! This day is dedicated to celebrating the unique bond between pets and their owners. It’s a time to show extra love and affection to our furry, feathery, or scaly friends. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for kids here.

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY 20

1. Pets can help reduce stress and increase happiness through their companionship.
2. Dogs and cats are the most popular pets in many countries, but people also love birds, fish, rabbits, hamsters, and even reptiles as pets.
3. Pets have been shown to help children learn responsibility and empathy.
4. Some pets, like dogs, can understand many words and gestures—sometimes more than we think!
5. National Love Your Pet Day is not just celebrated in the United States but also in other countries, showing the universal love people have for their pets.

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE FEBRUARY 20

Today is the perfect day to celebrate the pets in our lives. Here are some fun activities you can do in the classroom or school:

• Complete this Pet Word Search Puzzle and Coloring Page.
• Create handmade pet toys using recycled materials.
• Draw portraits of your pets or your dream pet.
• Write a poem or story from the perspective of a pet.
• Organize a pet photo sharing session with classmates.
• Have a discussion about how to take care of different kinds of pets.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR FEBRUARY 20

Let’s dive a little deeper into why pets are so important to us. Think about these questions:

• How do pets show love to their owners?
• Why is it important to take good care of our pets?
• What can we learn from our pets?
• How do pets become part of our families?
• Can pets and humans understand each other? How?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 20

Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

• Have the ability to talk to animals or have animals understand everything you say?
• Adopt a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?
• Have a pet that could live forever or a pet that could speak your language?
• Be able to take your pet to school every day or have your pet have its own social media account?
• Have a tiny elephant as a pet or a giant hamster?

MORE FUN STUFF

Here are more fun ideas to help keep the kids entertained:

• Fun Facts for Kids
• Cat Facts for Kids
• Bunny Facts for Kids
• Dog Facts for Kids
• Horse Facts for Kids