Children’s Blog Posts
Arctic and Polar Animal Awareness
Welcome to the white, cold, and snowy world of the Arctic on the North and South Poles, home to many exciting animals who have adapted to survive in this harsh environment that [...]
Celebrating A.A. Milne on His Birthday
Celebrated children’s author A.A. Milne was born on January 18, 1882. Best known for creating our friends in the Hundred-Acre Woods, Milne published his first book for children in 1924! The collection [...]
Celebrate Kid Inventors’ Day!
Celebrate Kid Inventors’ Day! Do you enjoy coming up with new ideas for cool inventions? How about engineering and designing to make those innovations come true? If you answered yes to any [...]
Critter Corner: The Platypus
Welcome to Miss Melissa’s Critter Corner. This month we are going to learn about a creature that is very unique in the world of animals: the platypus. The [...]
DIY December
Take the time to learn a new craft or skill this December and make unique gifts for your friends and family! This post contains books, tips, and an art-centered activity to get [...]
Cozy Winter Favorites
It is officially winter, the foliage is crisp, and the tree branches are bare...the days are much shorter, and there is a chill in the air. With the festive season fast approaching, [...]
Children’s Resources
Resources for COVID-19
- A Kids Book about COVID-19 (Free Download)
- CDC/Coronavirus
- Coping During Covid: A Short Series
- Coronavirus – A Book For Children (Free Download)
- COVID-19 Legal Information and Resources
- COVID-19 Time Capsule (Free Download)
- Resources for Families During the Coronavirus
- Resources for Non-Profits During COVID-19
- Tech Tips for Parents during COVID-19
Story Time & Read Aloud Resources
Homework/School Assistance
- Brainfuse (Homework Help)
- STEM at home (Maryland STEM Festival)
- Wide Open School (instructional support from CommonSensemedia)
Events and Activity Suggestions