Zaiqa: Dhood-Soda
In this series, one of many to come, we will make some common drinks to serve our guests. Pakistan takes hosting to a whole new level as it is tradition to treat all guests to a house with respect and great service. [...]
National Handwashing Day! – October 15 and Every Day!
National Handwashing Day is October 15th! Since school just started and the weather is changing, you, your family or friends may be more prone to getting the sniffles or a little cold. No one likes to get sick! It’s very easy to [...]
Hispanic Heritage Art Highlight
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This blog contains artist information, paintings, and [...]
Books for National Homemade Cookie Day
October 1st is National Homemade Cookie Day! There are plenty of picture books that feature one of our favorite desserts, and some of them have been listed here! Cookies! An Interactive Recipe Book Bake [...]
Wonderful World of Apples
The air is getting cooler, fall is here, and apple season is upon us. In this blog, you'll find interesting facts, book recommendations, and an art project to help you embrace the autumn spirit and discover more about apples. [...]
Check It Out: Freegal!
Are you a music enthusiast looking for a way to access your favorite tunes anytime, anywhere? Look no further than Freegal! This website is a music lover's paradise, offering a vast collection of songs from various genres that are sure to cater [...]
I Love Cats!
Are you a cat lover? Do you have a pet cat at home (or would you like to eventually own a cat or a kitten)? The fall season is very important for recognizing cats of all shapes, sizes, and colors…September 1 is [...]
National Play-Doh Day!
Did You Know? That Play-Doh was invented in 1933 by McVicker as a wallpaper cleaner? In 1955, when the company was failing McVicker’s sister-in-law, a teacher saw a use for it in the classroom in place of modeling clay. Play-Doh originally [...]
Let’s Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with The Shelf Kids Zone!
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of people from Hispanic backgrounds. The celebration takes place from September 15 to October 15. During this month, we learn about the many ways Hispanic Americans have shaped [...]
Celebrate Happy Cat Month!
We may be at the end of September, but it’s not too late to celebrate Happy Cat Month! Of course if you ask your cat, they’ll probably tell you EVERY month should be Happy Cat Month, filled with comfortable pillows to lounge [...]