This may be unbelievable – it is the last week of summer reading. What a strange and wondrous July it has been. Here are some good things that happened. The Atlas Rocket left for Mars this week with its explorer, Perseverance. Our Cursive Camp only has 8 letters left to learn til they are cursive […]
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DIY Storytime – Art
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of Art whenever you like!* Books: Story: The Art Lesson • Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons • Presented by Storybookreadlaong Little Tomie loves to draw. He can’t wait to go to school and have a real art lesson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TUQ4F27HMo Fingerprint art activities […]
What’s Going On – July 27 to August 1, 2020
Somehow, July has seemed like the longest month of the year – perhaps because it is (tied with other months at 31 days)! July was named after Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, and of course, the Romans picked a month with the most days to honor him. As we finish out July, we’d like to congratulate […]
Science Sunday – Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters
On this Science Sunday, we will learn about severe weather and natural disasters! Read About It Severe Weather 101: https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/ How Weather Works: https://scied.ucar.edu/weather Effects of Extreme Weather: https://www.dkfindout.com/us/earth/weather/effects-extreme-weather/ Tornadoes: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Tornadoes: https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/weather-atmosphere/tornadoes National Geographic Kids: Tornado Facts: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/tornado-facts/ Chasing Tornadoes (Video available in English and Spanish) https://cptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.watcyc.chasing/chasing-tornadoes/ Tsunamis: National […]
DIY Storytime – Dinosaurs
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Dinosaurs whenever you want!* Books: Story: When Dinosaurs Came with Everything • Written by Elise Broach • Illustrated by David Smalla • Published by • Presented by Auntie Lee Reads A little boy thinks it’s great when all the stores give away dinosaurs, but his mom is not so sure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Etz3rC-ewo […]
What’s Going On – July 20 to 25, 2020
This week’s animal pic is a koala in honor of our recent program on Bindi Irwin and her animal rescue efforts. Bindi and her family are amazing, our modern day helping heroes! Readers are heroes, too! Congratulations to Julianne, Mikey, and Sienna who have won weekly reading prizes in our random drawing. Keep reading everyone! […]
Science Sunday – Ecology and National Parks
Ecology and Our National Parks On this Science Sunday, we will learn all about the environment, ecology, and the National Parks of the United States! Read About It Mr. Nussbaum United States National Parks: https://mrnussbaum.com/usa/national-parks National Park Service: Find a Park: https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm Kids & Youth: Yellowstone: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/kidsyouth/index.htm How Mountains Are Made: https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-are-mountains-made DK Find Out: […]
DIY Storytime – Heroes
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Heroes & Helpers whenever you like.* Books: Story: Keeping the City Going • Written and illustrated by Brian Floca • Read by Brian Floca A lovely tribute to all the essential workers who are keeping the city going during the current pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkv52VAFbBk See the Thank You, Heroes coloring sheet by […]
What’s Going On July 13 to 18, 2020
Happy July! And thank you to our volunteer Vivian for creating this quote art! Here’s what’s going on this week. Monday at 6 – LEGO Challenge. Ages 5-12. Join Miss Melissa for a fun building challenge. You’ll need LEGOs to participate. Register. Tuesday at 5 – NEW Books Club. Grades 4-6. Learn about new books, and find out how […]
Science Sunday – Learn About the Human Body
Week 3: Human Body On this Science Sunday, we will learn all about the human body! Read About It How The Body Works: In English: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/center/htbw-main-page.html In Spanish: https://kidshealth.org/es/kids/htbw-esp/?WT.ac=en-k-htbw-main-page-k Interactive Map of the Body: https://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html Coronavirus: A Book for Children: https://wowscience.co.uk/resource/coronavirus-a-book-for-children/ National Geographic Kids: 15 Facts About the Human Body: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/general-science/15-facts-about-the-human-body/ DK Find Out: Human […]