Kindergarten students are exploring shapes…the perfect time to introduce, TRIANGLE by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. Meet Triangle. He is going to play a sneaky trick on his friend, Square. Or so Triangle thinks. . . . This is the first tale in a new trilogy that will have readers wondering just who they can… Read More Kindergarten Triangle Challenge
January 29th is National Puzzle Day! When we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain, and spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function and problem-solving skills. Challenge your problem solving skills with the library puzzle! The puzzle will be in the library all week… Challenge yourself with… Read More National Puzzle Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Pull out your scissors and create an adorable heart animal for this year’s Valentine’s Day Challenge! Build your animal from hearts! Your animal creation should include as many hearts as possible! Use hearts for your animals’ ears, toes, tails, etc….. And do not forget the cute Valentine’s Day… Read More February Heart Challenge
Patricia Polacco was born on July 11th, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan. Her mother’s family were Jewish immigrants from Russia and The Ukraine. Her father’s people were from The County of Limerick in Ireland. Both cultures valued and kept their history alive by storytelling. Patricia Polacco tells warm family tales drawn from her own childhood among… Read More Patricia Polacco
The Magic Square Puzzle! An excellent way to build math and critical thing skills. The puzzles are believed to have been discovered in China about 4000 years ago. In a Magic Square, every row, column and diagonal all add up to make the same total. In a traditional 3 by 3 magic square, the digits 1… Read More What is a Magic Square?
In easy pose with the Hands-to-Heart, take a deep breath in through the nose and exhale to chant the sound of Om. Repeat this 2 more times. Stand to flow with “Hello Sun! Hello Earth! Hello Rain! Hello Wind! Hello Ocean! Hello Wind! Hello Rain! Hello Earth! Hello Sun!” In easy pose with the Hands-to-Heart,… Read More Earth Kids Club: Session 2, Week 13, 1/23
First, we will read, How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers. Next, students will break out to tables. Then, optimistic students will follow easypeasyandfun step-by-step directions and learn “How To Draw A Star”. Finally, students will burst with pride and share their accomplishement with every one! Congratulations you have just learned how to draw… Read More How to Catch a Star
An ice-cold Coke tastes best when shared together with friends, family and even strangers! That is the message behind the 2018 version of the “Share a Coke” campaign…I am sure you saw the advertisments! This campagian has been running for five consecutive summers. Today, it is your turn to create your own “Share A Coke!” Which… Read More Share a Coke with a Book Character!