What do you like to make when you have time? Do you like to cook with your family? Do you like to work on art projects? Create your own costumes? There are so many things you can make! As the weather turns cold, it's the right time to curl up inside and make something you…
October Is a Monstrous Month: Books, Activities for Kids
October can be a spooky month. Nights are getting longer and the days are getting colder. Some days you can see your breath in the air—does it look like a ghost? This whole month, the world seems to be full of pumpkins, spiders, and bats...oh my! Or maybe you’ve seen some vampires and mummies around. October is a…
Kids, Write a Story
Do you like to write? What's your favorite part of writing? I love creating new characters. But sometimes it's hard to start a new story. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to get inspired to write. One way to get ideas is to read other people's short stories, like Half-minute Horrors. This collection of stories…
Have a Playful Day: Ways to Play At Home
What is play to you? Some people like to climb trees or play soccer. You might love doing puzzles or building towers. Maybe your family likes pretending to be dinosaurs and telling silly stories! In my family, we love word games, playing in the tub or pool, and sometimes even playing with our food. We're…
Jewish Movies for the Holidays
Growing up in a Jewish family, I learned that fall is the real holiday season, not December. From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur to Sukkot, there is no shortage of celebration and contemplation in the fall to usher in the new year and the harvest. Which is why in my family, we take time in…
Kids, Write a Book Review
Have you read a great book recently? Want to tell other kids about what you read? Book reviews are a great way to share your thoughts about what you've read with other people. Oliver, age 8, shared a review of Stick Dog with us: This book is about a silly dog that is always trying to…
September: Time for Change
September is a time of change. In the Northern Hemisphere, we move from summer to fall. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler and the leaves are starting to change color. It's traditionally time to go back to school, which can be a big change. Some changes are fun—like wearing jeans instead of shorts or drinking…
Get Inventing with Design Challenges
Have you ever invented something new? In these books, the characters are all faced with problems that could be solved by coming up with a new device. Challenge yourself to design something inspired by these great books! Design a tail or other appendage, like an arm, hand or foot, that helps you with a daily…
Spring Learning Websites: For Kindergarten to Third Grade
There are so many different websites with interactive learning content! This spring, explore some we highly recommend for children in the early grades. PBS Kids Games: Try out one of these colorful, educational and entertaining games. Many are based on your favorite PBS shows like Pinkalicious, Odd Squad and Ready Jet Go! Starfall: Explore games…
Spring Learning Websites: For Fourth to Sixth Grade
There are so many different websites with interactive learning content! This spring, explore some we highly recommend for children in fourth through sixth grade. ABCYa.com: Pick your grade and you'll find a wide variety of colorful, teacher-created games about language arts, math, strategy and holidays that you can play. Arcademic Skill Builders: These educational video…
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