Children’s Blog Posts
Cook the Book: Too Many Pumpkins
Hello! Ms. Kate here, and welcome to my series, “Cook the Book”! No, we aren’t going to be eating actual books. (Talk about paper cuts), we will be reading a book, and I [...]
STEAM Club: Think Like an Engineer and Build a Foundation
An engineer is someone who creates something that solves a problem. They come up with solutions. How does an engineer “think”?Ask - they ask “What is the problem and what needs [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 16
Tween Comic Club is a place for comic lovers ages 9-14 to discuss what they are reading each month. Here is the latest list of the books we’ve been talking about and that [...]
Origami Monster Claws
In party supply stores, monster costumes can cost a lot. Plus, you have to drive there and hope what you want is on the shelf. But why wait to have cool monster costumes and [...]
FrankenSlime
The SPOOOOKY season is upon us! Ghosts and goblins, monsters galore! Pumpkins are smiling, candy is abundant and the air is filled with the smell of caramel apples and ghoulish delight. What better way [...]
Art Junction: Bottle Cap Monsters
Look out! I see a monster! Create these cute bottle cap monsters. Want to play a game? Challenge your friends & yourself. Find the directions to a Malaysian bottle cap game found on Gale. [...]
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