Celebrate Shark Awareness Day
Did you know July 14th is Shark Awareness Day? It’s a fun day to think about sharks and their place in the ecosystem! It’s easy to be scared of something when you only know the most fearsome things about it, so by [...]
Kid Approved Parks in Charles County
Hello July! July seems to be the national month of all things summer, from National Grilling Month to National Hot Dog Month to National Ice Cream Month to National Park and Recreation Month, and finally National Picnic Month! This comes as no [...]
Celebrate Roses
This blog post is packed to the brim with facts, activities, and book suggestions for one of the most popular flowers in the garden: roses! June is National Rose Month (and red roses are so popular they get their own day on [...]
Zaiqa Cooking: Vol 3. Lassi
Ahhh, Lassi- a refreshing and cooling drink. Lassi can be enjoyed any time of the year. It is an ice-cold creamy drink made from milk, water, and yogurt. It is a perfect drink to escape the heat of the summer. Traditional Lassi [...]
Color Your World: History of Crayons
Purple Mountains Majesty, Spring Green, Cadet Blue, and Tumbleweed are just a few of the names mentioned in a box of 48 Crayola Crayons. What is your favorite color? I like Purple or even shades like Lime Green or Orange. [...]
Discover the Great Outdoors!
Welcome to the start of summer! The first day of summer is June 20 this year, but I’m sure you have already seen and felt how beautiful it is outside. Sometimes, even when it’s beautiful outside and prime play-outside weather, we have [...]
The Amazing World of Chickens
Chickens are amazing creatures and more intelligent than many people know. They can communicate with each other and even have a unique tetrachromatic vision that allows them to see more colors than people and most animals. This blog is filled with fun [...]
World Bee Day
Tuesday, May 20, is World Bee Day, and this is the perfect time to learn more about these tiny and extraordinarily important flying insects! There are about 20,000 known species of bees all over the world, from the more common honey bee, [...]
Let’s Celebrate National Creativity Day!
Are you looking for inspiration to get your creative juices flowing? Join us as we celebrate National Creativity Day on May 30th! This special day was established in 2018 in order to recognize and pay tribute to artists who create, innovate, and [...]
Aloha May, 10 Children Book Recommendations: Highlighting the Rich Heritage and Culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Waving “Aloha” to May and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we have a list of 10 Children’s Picture Book Recommendations that highlight the rich culture and traditions of Asian Americans [...]