Art Junction: Crabby
What do you call a crab in self-isolation? A hermit crab! Make this cute 3D crab pair. Find out what this little hermit crab is up to in a classic book that comes to life! Watch it here on Kanopy. What type [...]
10 DIY Gift Ideas
As the year passes, there are occasions that bring one topic to mind…Buying loved ones’ gifts! It can be so difficult to find the right thing for the right person at the right price. So…why not consider making some gifts? Here is [...]
Origami Fun
November 11th is World Origami day! Check out these great books to create something magnificent. Origami: Japanese Paper Folding Made Easy by Florence Sakade The classic introduction to origami paper folding for beginners! Florence Sakade's time-tested [...]
Art Junction: Paper Plate Ghost
Ready for chills and thrills? Set up this spooky ghost and hang it in the least expected place for a startling surprise. Leap on over to Hoopla and read these haunting tales… if you dare. Would you like to have a ghost [...]
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Ever wonder about things that go bump in the night? What about the creatures that are lurking in the dark? Well, grab your flashlights, and let's learn about Nocturnal Animals! What does nocturnal even mean? Nocturnal means that these animals are more [...]
Count the Scoops
This is a colorful and fun counting activity! Children create a work of art as they stamp scoops of colorful ice cream onto ice cream cones. They will combine counting, color recognition, and fine motor skills as they stamp. This activity comes [...]
Art Junction: School Bus of Shapes
🎶The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, AND so do the shapes (sung in my best voice…ha-ha!)🎶 Want to sing along? Follow me to Tumblebooks. [...]
Sensational Sock Puppets
Puppets and Puppet shows have been around for a long time. Some of the earliest puppets have been dated back to ancient Egypt. Puppets were also popular in 18th century Japan and China (kids.britannica). There are several kinds [...]
Art Junction: Sunflowers
Whenever I see sunflowers, they remind me of the sun and the beautiful landscape they form. Not to mention the delicious seeds they create. Did you know that a single sunflower can carry up to 1,000 seeds or more? Read all about [...]
Art Junction: Hop-Along-Frog
Can I get a “ribbit ribbit”? Make this super cute Hop-Along-Frog craft. Did you know that there are over 5,000 species of frogs in the world? Watch and discover them here on Kanopy. Where can ‘Croaky’ the frog be? Find out here [...]