Are you an animal lover? Do you have a pet at home (or would you like to eventually have a pet)? May is a very important month for animals; it is National Be Kind to Animals Month. In addition, the first week… Continue Reading National Be Kind To Animals Month
World Autism Month, starting with Autism Acceptance Day on April 2nd is a day to center and uplift the voices and stories of people with autism and celebrate the differences and special abilities our friends with autism have and offer to the… Continue Reading For The Love of Differences: Appreciating and Understanding Our Friends with Autism
Earth Day is always on the same day every year, April 22nd. Earth Day is all about protecting the environment and figuring out what we can do to help. Every year, a unique theme addresses a topic of concern. This year, the… Continue Reading Earth Day: Planet vs Plastics
Growing up…. I disliked okra… I really did. The ooey, gooey slime from cutting the okra…🤢My sister loved it, and when it was cooked in my house, I asked my Ami to make an alternative meal just for me (she said “no,”… Continue Reading Zaiqa Cooking: Bhindi (Okra)
The International Board of Books on Young People awards the Hans Christian Andersen Award every other year to notable illustrators and authors! This is one such year. The award is a great way to learn about creators of international children’s books. Here… Continue Reading Previous Hans Christian Andersen Award Winners
Materials Needed: Single sheet paper Ruler Pencil Tape Straw Scissors A LOT OF SPACE! Directions: Calling all future pilots! Looking at the image above, write down some hypotheses about whether this object… Continue Reading ART JUNCTION: STEM Paper Glider
Let’s go fly a kite up to the highest height and send it soaring… Pardon me while I sing a favorite song from the movie Mary Poppins. It’s March, and since March is known to be windy, it is a great time… Continue Reading Let’s Go Fly a Kite
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… Continue Reading 5 Children’s Picture Books for Winter
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… Continue Reading Amazing Hedgehogs
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… Continue Reading Black History Month: How Black History and Art Can Inspire the Future
