In celebration of Earth Day, here’s a roundup of some of the best e-books for kids that celebrate our world. All are available for simultaneous use through Hoopla (which means no waitlist!).
I’m not typically a player of video games, but we’re living in strange times. I, along with many others it seems, started playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons to connect with friends during this time of social distancing. The premise is pretty simple. You design a character and start a new life on a deserted island making choices about where to build a house, how to use the land, and which adorable anthropomorphic animals you want to live alongside you.
This is a post from guest blogger Jennifer Millman, a speech therapist and Scarsdale mom. We appreciate her helpful insights to our blog. You can learn more about Jennifer on her website.
In times like these, sometimes it helps to take a moment and remember to breathe. I’ve been finding that the Jelly Cam from the Monterey Bay Aquarium helps me to do just that. Watching the jellies float by on screen is the next best thing to seeing them in real life.
Since it’s spring-let’s make a flower finger puppet! All you need are markers and scissors. Oh and grab your grown up and ask them to download the pattern and instructions. Click on the images below to enlarge and print.