5 Children’s Picture Books for Winter
Hi, Friends! The winter season officially began on December 21st. We’ve put together a list of winter-themed picture books. Grab a cup of warm cocoa, relax, and read! Out Cold by Ryan T. Higgins "The [...]
Amazing Hedgehogs
February 2, 2024, is National Hedgehog Day. Learn about these fascinating animals, enjoy fun books, and create a hedgehog craft. Facts Hedgehogs have a cute name that matches their habits. The ‘hedge’ part of their name comes from [...]
Black History Month: How Black History and Art Can Inspire the Future
Welcome to February! February is Black History Month. The idea of Black History Month came about in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson made it a point to designate a specific time for people to learn more about Black history and celebrate that [...]
Bake For Family Fun Month
It is officially winter, the tree branches are bare, and there is a chill in the air; perhaps it is even cold enough to snow. February is National Bake for Family Fun Month - this is the perfect time of year [...]
Kanopy Kids Movie Review – Signed Stories
Hello! Welcome back to Movie Reviews for Kids, where I review movies for kids! This is a special edition to the series because instead of talking about traditional movies, I will highlight a new addition to Kanopy, Signed Stories! Kanopy is a [...]
Arctic and Polar Animal Awareness
Welcome to the white, cold, and snowy world of the Arctic on the North and South Poles, home to many exciting animals who have adapted to survive in this harsh environment that is their home. This blog will teach you about these [...]
Celebrating A.A. Milne on His Birthday
Celebrated children’s author A.A. Milne was born on January 18, 1882. Best known for creating our friends in the Hundred-Acre Woods, Milne published his first book for children in 1924! The collection of poems was written for the author’s son, Christopher Robin [...]
Celebrate Kid Inventors’ Day!
Celebrate Kid Inventors’ Day! Do you enjoy coming up with new ideas for cool inventions? How about engineering and designing to make those innovations come true? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in luck because January 17, [...]
Critter Corner: The Platypus
Welcome to Miss Melissa’s Critter Corner. This month we are going to learn about a creature that is very unique in the world of animals: the platypus. The platypus has a bill like a duck, webbed feet, and [...]
DIY December
Take the time to learn a new craft or skill this December and make unique gifts for your friends and family! This post contains books, tips, and an art-centered activity to get you in the mood for being creative. *CCPL [...]