Children’s Blog Posts
Take Flat Stanley on an Adventure
Have you ever read a Flat Stanley book? The author, Jeff Brown, created this character over 50 years ago. Stanley gets crushed by a bulletin board in his room and then he is [...]
DIY Storytime: Beautiful Moon
Everyone has a favorite time of day! Some like the day time, when the sun is out and there are lots of things to do and see! Others prefer the night time, when [...]
Art History Snapshot: Alma Woodsey Thomas
Alma Thomas may not have been borne in Washington D.C. but it did become her home, inspiration, and place of opportunity during Jim Crow America. She had a deep passion of color and [...]
Kanopy Kids: Post Eight
Kanopy Kids is a great way to keep your little one busy. With books that come alive to educational and entertaining movies and television shows, Kanopy Kids is a safe [...]
Cotton Fluff Animals
This is a super fun and adorable project to do at home with young children (older siblings can help, too)! I decided to decorate two spring-themed animal coloring sheets...I cut out the animals [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 3
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 [...]
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