The Longest Day of the Year

June 21, 2010

If children in your home have had trouble staying in bed because it was still so light outside, there is hope for you.  Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, the turning point when all the days start getting shorter and kids stay in bed a little more easily.  But it's not just about bedtimes.  A solstice is a perfect time to introduce those non-sleepy kids to some basic astronomy and broaden their perspective on the universe.

Visit National Geographic for information about the scientific and cultural significance of the solstice, or try some materials from the library.