Our Summer Reading theme this year at PGTPL is “Unearth a Story” and we are embracing the dinosaur theme with our programs and crafts! Here is an easy dinosaur craft you can make with your kids at home! Materials: Toilet paper roll or a paper towel...
Spring is here! As the ground thaws after a long winter, insects of all kinds will be emerging from their winter naps. Insects are cold-blooded, so they need warmer temperatures to be active. Once the insects become active, they come out of their winter hiding...
Spring is a great time to explore science with your young child! Here are a few simple activities you can easily work into your day. Natural Science So much is changing outside during spring! Walk around the same area multiple times over the course of a few...
Spring is here! Now that we have wonderful warm weather to enjoy, trips to the park or walks around your neighborhood are great ways to get your kids active and enjoy the spring weather! Here are a couple of ways to make those park outings...
Upcycling is an eco-friendly and inexpensive way to give fun and creative gifts for any occasion. Upcycling reduces waste, air and water pollution. It’s also beneficial in that it conserves energy and resources! Handmade and upcycled gifts are more unique and personalized than anything you can find...
Is your fridge looking a little plain? Are you tired of doing the same crafts all the time? Then have we got the thing for you! Try making your very own magnet out of tissue paper, magnetic circle or strips, and cardboard. To make this craft...
Spring is just around the corner, and many of us are ready to spend time outside! Gardening is a fun family activity packed with multiple opportunities to learn about science and nature. While it’s still too early to plant Spring seeds outside, it’s the perfect time...
One of my favorite experiments as a child was making rock candy in my mother’s kitchen! Watching the sugar crystal molecules form and grow and observing the changes as the days go by is an incredible experience! Ingredients 6 Mason jar or glass (8 oz or...
Tired of waiting for snow? Make your own at home! What you will need Large mixing bowl Measuring cups Baking soda (2-3 cups) White hair conditioner (½ cup) Add the conditioner into your bowl first, then slowly combine the baking soda until it matches the texture of your preference. If the...
Gather around the crafting table for this Valentine-inspired STEAM craft! Learn about binary codes to write a short message that you can gift to a loved one. This STEAM powered activity promotes early literacy through the use of fine motor skills, counting/number recognition, color sorting,...
