Children’s Blog Posts
The Dewey Decimal System Decoded for Kids
December 10th is Dewey Decimal System Day! Let’s celebrate this important organizational tool by learning more about what it means and why libraries use it. If you’ve spent any amount of time [...]
10 Children’s Picture Books for Winter
Hi, Friends! The winter season officially begins on Sunday, December 21st. We’ve put together a list of winter-themed picture books. Grab a cup of warm cocoa, relax, and read! All descriptions [...]
Perfect Fall Pumpkins
November is here, and it is officially fall ~ the days are shorter, the air is much cooler, and the foliage has become crisp and turned vibrant shades of red and amber. [...]
What does Adoption Mean? Adoption Awareness Month
I’m sure you know that not every family is the same. Some families live far apart, some live close together. Some families are big, and some families are small. And some families [...]
Frida Kahlo’s World
Did you know that National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15, 2025, to October 15, 2025? It’s the perfect time to celebrate Hispanic creators, inventors, authors, and artists and their [...]
Zaiqa Cooking: Saviyaan
Hi there! Welcome back to our Zaiqa Cooking series, where we make some amazing Pakistani dishes together. Today, we will learn how to make Saviyaan (suv-wi-yaa), which are sweet, delicious vermicelli noodles [...]
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