Children’s Blog Posts
For The Love of Differences: Appreciating and Understanding Our Friends with Autism
World Autism Month, starting with Autism Acceptance Day on April 2nd is a day to center and uplift the voices and stories of people with autism and celebrate the differences and special [...]
Earth Day: Planet vs Plastics
Earth Day is always on the same day every year, April 22nd. Earth Day is all about protecting the environment and figuring out what we can do to help. Every year, a [...]
Zaiqa Cooking: Bhindi (Okra)
Growing up…. I disliked okra… I really did. The ooey, gooey slime from cutting the okra…🤢My sister loved it, and when it was cooked in my house, I asked my Ami to [...]
Previous Hans Christian Andersen Award Winners
The International Board of Books on Young People awards the Hans Christian Andersen Award every other year to notable illustrators and authors! This is one such year. The award is a great [...]
ART JUNCTION: STEM Paper Glider
Materials Needed: Single sheet paper Ruler Pencil Tape Straw Scissors A LOT OF SPACE! Directions: Calling all future pilots! Looking at the [...]
National Learn about Butterflies Day
Butterflies are amazing creatures that can be found pretty much everywhere and in every color. March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day, so keep reading to celebrate with us! [...]
Children’s Resources
Resources for COVID-19
- A Kids Book about COVID-19 (Free Download)
- CDC/Coronavirus
- Coping During Covid: A Short Series
- Coronavirus – A Book For Children (Free Download)
- COVID-19 Legal Information and Resources
- COVID-19 Time Capsule (Free Download)
- Resources for Families During the Coronavirus
- Resources for Non-Profits During COVID-19
- Tech Tips for Parents during COVID-19
Story Time & Read Aloud Resources
Homework/School Assistance
- Brainfuse (Homework Help)
- STEM at home (Maryland STEM Festival)
- Wide Open School (instructional support from CommonSensemedia)
Events and Activity Suggestions