Children’s Blog Posts
Historically Inaccurate: Mulan
From the iconic and lovable dragon, Mushu, to the memorable song “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”, Mulan has made its mark as a staple of Disney animation since its release [...]
How to Make Homemade Playdough
Homemade playdough is a mixture of water, flour, salt, food coloring, and vegetable oil. When mixed together, it enables children to create colorful crafts. Playdough enhances hand-eye coordination and develops fine motor skills in [...]
National Craft Month
Get your scissors and glue ready -- March is National Craft Month! From paper to wood, fabric to metal, no medium is off limits! Let your creativity shine all month long or get [...]
Love Bat Craft
We’ve all seen a bat before, and might have been scared of it. There are many reasons that bats are disliked. Bats are scary. Bats drink blood. Bats make you sick with [...]
Art Junction: Handprint Snowmen
Have you seen all the snow lately? Do you remember those beautiful snowball fights? HA! So much fun! Let’s do some winter-y activities together! Warmup to Hoopla and watch a short [...]
Let’s Celebrate National Pizza Day!
February 9th is National Pizza Day!!! Celebrate by reading a great book about pizza while you eat pizza! A Pizza with Everything on It by Kyle [...]
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