October is a great time to spend time outside working on your yard and cleaning up the remains of your summer garden. It’s the perfect weather – slightly cooler temperatures and breezes make it more pleasant to spend an extended time outside. Why not organize a family work party this Read more…
If you are looking for ways to entertain your toddler, while also gently teaching them kindness, empathy, and responsibility, try these activities: Give them a doll or plush toy, and encourage your child to hold, talk, dress, and take care of it for the day. Demonstrate what kind of behavior Read more…
Tomorrow is National Good Neighbor 🏡 Day, a day set aside each year to remind everyone that it is a great idea to get to know their neighbors. Why is it important to know your neighbors? Neighbors can watch out for each other when one of them is not at Read more…
September is Better Breakfast Month 🧇🍳🥓a time to celebrate what some people believe to be the most important meal of the day. Taking time to eat breakfast can have helpful health benefits, as many nutritionists believe that starting your day by eating a regular morning meal can help control weight Read more…
Today is Dear Diary Day, a special time to celebrate the little book that holds all our most precious memories, as well as a few secrets! There are many benefits of writing in a diary or keeping a journal. The activity is a great stress reliever as writing down our Read more…
Have you picked up September’s Early Literacy activity packet for children under six? It has lots of great activities to introduce young children to the joy of learning, such as connect the dots and mazes, as well as sheets that help them with their sight words, shapes, and colors. The Read more…
Tomorrow is Responsible Dog Ownership Day so take plenty of time this weekend to give love and affection to your doggie friends. Dogs need basic things, such as food, water, and a warm place to sleep, but responsible dog ownership goes much farther than that. Dogs, just like humans, need Read more…
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you do not have a library card from one of your local library branches, we encourage you to stop by one today to sign up! Getting a library card is FREE and easy – all you need are a picture ID and Read more…
Today is National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day 🍅🥕🥔 a day when children and teens can give their parents and caregivers a break and cook up a delicious meal for their family. Or, if you have little ones, it’s a great day to introduce them to the steps involved Read more…
If you’re looking for some fun ideas to get your family outside and moving around this weekend, check out some of these great classic activities: Remember sack races? Introduce your children to the fun, but challenging, game by marking off a start and finish line 🏁 outside. Traditionally, burlap sacks Read more…