Celebrating International Count Your Buttons Day: 5 Fun Activities for Families

Greetings to all our button enthusiasts out there! Today is a day of delightful peculiarities – International Count Your Buttons Day. This quirky holiday is a fun excuse to appreciate those tiny, often overlooked, objects used on a daily basis. Buttons can be more than just functional; they can be a source of creativity and fun. Here are five button-based activities that your family can enjoy together on this special day.

1. Button Sorting and Counting

This activity is perfect for younger children. Gather all the buttons you can find around the house and challenge your kids to sort them by size, colour, or material. Once sorted, count how many buttons you have in each category. This is a fun and interactive way to develop your child’s counting and categorisation skills.

2. Button Art

Unleash your family’s creative side with some button art. Draw a simple outline of a shape or character on a piece of paper and fill it in with buttons. You could create a button flower garden, a button rainbow, or even a button portrait of a family member. This activity encourages creativity and offers a fun, tactile experience.

3. Button Jewelry

Why not turn your buttons into fashion accessories? String buttons on a piece of thread or string to create a button necklace or bracelet. You can choose buttons of a similar size and color for a coordinated look, or mix and match for a more eclectic style. This DIY project is simple enough for younger children but also engaging for older ones.

4. Button Scavenger Hunt

Turn your home into a button wonderland with a button scavenger hunt. Hide buttons around the house with clues leading to each one. The person who finds the most buttons wins. This activity is a fun way to get the whole family involved and moving.

5. Button Storytelling

This activity combines creativity and storytelling. Have each family member choose a button and create a character based on it. Then, take turns to add to a story, incorporating your button characters. This activity encourages imagination and helps develop narrative skills.Buttons may be small, but they can bring a whole lot of fun. So, gather your buttons, gather your family, and celebrate International Count Your Buttons Day in style. Happy button hunting!