October is here and with it a new set of fall craft and activity packets for families and children of all ages! Our seasonal themed packets have lots of fun things for everyone in your family, including: A Family set that has activities such as a sheet to make a leaf rubbing, a Fall Bucket list, and a Resolve to Read 30 day reading challenge. (A Family set is included in each 6 and under Read more
Tomorrow is National Do Something Nice Day so try to take every opportunity you can over the next few days to do something nice for those around you. Who knows? Your kind deed could have the power to change the course of someone else’s day from a bad one to a good one. It often doesn’t take much time at all to do something for someone else. It could be as simple as letting someone Read more
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 weekend? You can plant bulbs that will flower in the spring – annuals, such as pansies, violas, wildflowers are great ideas. Or you can plant 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 you expect to see in this ‘game’ by showing your child how to treat their doll or stuffed animal gently instead of being rough with 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 home or during times of stormy or wintry weather. Neighbors can also lend a helping hand to each other, whether it is to help remove 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 by setting a pattern of eating smaller, healthy meals throughout the day. Eating first thing in the morning also gives our bodies energy to get 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 thoughts and feelings ‘gets them out of our system’ and tends to make us feel better. Writing down funny family incidents that happen day to 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 packet also contains sheets that show them how to start writing their numbers and letters, and we’ve even included two primary tablet sheets for them 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 medical care and check-ups, as well as exercise to stay healthy. They also get lonely while their humans are away at work and school during 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 a document with your current address. Most people use a driver’s license, although two separate documents will also work. Children between the ages of 6 Read more
