President's Day is coming up, and if you're not already planning a ski vacation, chances are you're looking for some fun President's Day-themed activities to spend some quality time with your children. At 5 Little Monkeys, our mission is to be a comprehensive resource for helping your kids get better sleep – but even more than that, we strive to be a resource for every aspect of the journey of parenting. So to help you and your little ones make the most of President's Day this year, here are a few family-friendly activities perfect for enjoying a day off.

5 Fun Ideas for President's Day

Enjoy some quality time with your children this President's Day! Here are 5 fun activities...

 Verbalize the Plan…

4^th of July for many families, consists of a day packed with BBQ’s, parades, parties and nighttime fireworks.  We tend to be overscheduled with activities that are not the normal everyday routine.  There will be new faces, new places and loud noises. 

 A great way to manage expectations and time is to go over in detail with your kids, the plan for the day. Let them know where you will be going, who they will be seeing, what food they will be eating and all the fun activities they will be doing.  If kids have a clear vision of the day’s events, chances are things will run a lot smoother.  Younger children like to know what to...