Children’s Blog Posts
DIY Sharpie Tie-Dye Craft
This is a super fun and easy project to do yourself or with your children. It only requires two main supplies - Isopropyl rubbing alcohol and colorful Sharpie markers. I decided to decorate both [...]
Rockets Away!
Learn about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction) while making your own foam rocket that can fly up to 50 feet! [...]
Make a DIY Zig Zag Snake
Need practice folding paper? This craft activity is just for you! Create this cute Zig Zag Snake and watch it come to life before your eyes. While creating the craft, head over to [...]
CCPL DIY: Beautiful Butterflies!
For a creature so small and delicate-looking, butterflies are amazing. Monarch butterflies will travel over 3,000 miles each year for the winter. Purple Emperor butterflies will feast on animal corpses and dung. To [...]
Tricks for Pet Pics!
Are you having trouble taking good pictures of your pet? I am here to help you by giving you tricks to take the best pictures of your animal companions! The photo essay of [...]
How to Make Onigiri (Rice Balls)
In an episode of Pokemon, Brock holds up a plate of rice balls and loudly states, “These donuts are great! Jelly-filled are my favorite! Nothing beats a jelly-filled donut!” Sorry Brock, but they’re [...]
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