Summer is finally here! Even if school is not in session, summer is still a great time to get into a new book or series if you’re looking for a way to fill your free time. Whether you’re participating in the annual Summer Reading Club,...
Teaching literacy through storytelling Storytelling initially involves children listening to stories. Then, they can learn how to relate to and empathize with characters. Next, they can move on from listening to creating their own stories. Children can create stories first orally and eventually through pictures and...
Learn to make your own bookmarks using a few household craft materials and your imagination. You can use various colors and designs to decorate your craft however you’d like. Follow along these step-by-step instructions with photos to practice making a functional origami bookmark: You’ll Need: Paper ...
Did you ever want to make and play your own instrument? How about a guitar? Below you will find instructions on how to make your own guitar out of a tissue box, rubber bands, paper towel roll and other supplies listed. You can use your...
Did you know that your love for Minecraft can extend beyond the screen and into the library? Several books and book series feature your favorite hostile mobs, blocky characters, and diverse biomes from the popular game. Minecraft tie-ins Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks “The first official Minecraft novel...
Developing a journal routine has many outstanding benefits for children of all ages including improved writing skills, reading comprehension, creativity, and emotional intelligence. However, in order to maintain a journaling practice for children, it is important to make the experience fun and enjoyable. Listed below...
Cooking with children is beneficial in many ways. They learn what ingredients are and strengthen their vocabulary. Measuring ingredients helps with hand-eye coordination and can strengthen hand development. Cooking with children can also be a way to introduce your child to new foods. Kids are...
Do you have an aunt or an uncle? For some kids, aunts and uncles are the ones who take care of them. For others, aunts and uncles hold a special place in the family and in their heart as well. Here are ten children's books...
Program Series Highlights Survival Skills Have you ever read a survival book or watched a survival show and wondered if you have what it takes to make it in the wild? Could you meet your basic needs if you were stranded on a deserted island or...
Building blocks are a fundamental part of childhood play and development for many families but there are benefits to block play that go far beyond just stacking and building. Educational research shows promising advantages to using blocks during play for improving reading skills such as...
