Embedded Files
JUNE
Book
Book
by Idries Shah
by Idries Shah
A young man, wanting to find out how to become rich and happy, sets off on a journey to find a wise man. Along the way, he encounters a fish, a tree and a wolf. All three ask him to help them find the answer to a question of their own. When the young man finally meets a wise man, he is told that he will find what he’s looking for during the journey home. The wise man also entrusts him with answers for the fish, the tree and the wolf. Can the young man benefit from their good fortune as well?
Part of a rich body of literature from Central Asia and the Middle East, this story is one of many collected by the late Afghan author and thinker, Idries Shah.
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Podcast
Podcast
But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!
But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids/id1103320303
MAY
Book
Book
Listen and act along to this happy children's song, If you're Happy And You Know It. The fun lyrics can be changed up to add new actions for your little one. Nursery rhymes offer numerous developmental benefits for young children from language and literacy skills to cognitive and social, emotional development. Repetition of these short little rhymes has big impacts on our little ones so no wonder they have stood the test of time.
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https://sooperbooks.com/audiobooks/story/if-youre-happy-and-you-know-it/
Activities
Activities
Squeaks is very bored, so he shows Mister Brown some of his favorite rainy day experiments!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1Q_4HXewiS0
Video
Video
Do you like watching fun videos in English? Watching videos is a great way to practise your English and learn new things about interesting topics. We have lots of great videos here for you to watch. Watch videos, play games, print activities and post comments!
Do you like watching fun videos in English? Watching videos is a great way to practise your English and learn new things about interesting topics. We have lots of great videos here for you to watch. Watch videos, play games, print activities and post comments!
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https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/listen-watch/video-zone
APRIL
Book
Book
Hide and Seek
MAY 12, 2020
Was it just another game of hide and seek? No. It was not. First, she fell into a deep, dark hole in the ground and then they found a treasure. Did it end there? No! It did not. Read more about this thrilling adventure of Sally and friends in this free illustrated kids’ book. The fun never ends when Sally’s around!
Retrieved from https://monkeypen.com/blogs/news/hide-and-seek-free-childrens-book-from-monkey-pen
Activity
Activity
100 things to do during the Easter Holidays
The wonderful staff across the Mosaic Federation have created 100 fun things to do during the Easter holiday. Enjoy
Retrieved from https://hedworthfieldprimary.com/100-things-to-do-during-the-easter-holidays/
Video
Video
KidTimeStoryTime
KidTimeStoryTime
THE ORIGINAL READ ALOUD CHANNEL FOR KIDS ☀️ Wholesome, Hilarious, Happy
THE ORIGINAL READ ALOUD CHANNEL FOR KIDS ☀️ Wholesome, Hilarious, Happy
KidTime StoryTime is the most-watched reading channel! And for good reason! With the biggest choice of children's books, you'll enjoy stories brought to life with puppets, humour & vivid storytelling.
KidTime StoryTime is the most-watched reading channel! And for good reason! With the biggest choice of children's books, you'll enjoy stories brought to life with puppets, humour & vivid storytelling.
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https://www.youtube.com/@KidTimeStoryTime
MARCH
BOOK
BOOK
The Mouse That Was is a story of a mouse that lived for months in a little hole below a small tree. When the mouse decided to explore the world little fact he knew that he had no relevance with the animals in the zoo! The short ebook story is all about searching for happiness in different places without knowing that happiness is what we have!
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https://www.kidsworldfun.com/images/ebooks/The-Mouse-That-Was.pdf
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
The Mouse That Was is a story of a mouse that lived for months in a little hole below a small tree. When the mouse decided to explore the world little fact he knew that he had no relevance with the animals in the zoo! The short ebook story is all about searching for happiness in different places without knowing that happiness is what we have!
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https://www.kidsworldfun.com/images/ebooks/The-Mouse-That-Was.pdf
VIDEO
VIDEO
We all fear change and yet change is the very essence of life. How does a stream cross the mighty, desolate desert? Can it allow itself to change its very form to survive the journey? The Tale of the Sands helps the reader absorb the lesson that change can transform us if only we have the courage to embrace it.
We all fear change and yet change is the very essence of life. How does a stream cross the mighty, desolate desert? Can it allow itself to change its very form to survive the journey? The Tale of the Sands helps the reader absorb the lesson that change can transform us if only we have the courage to embrace it.
The only characters in this book are a beautiful, flowing stream, a mighty, dry desert, the wind and the voice of faith that lives within us all. As the stream confronts its many fears of being subsumed by the wind, the voice reminds us that change allows us to grow, move and prosper.
The only characters in this book are a beautiful, flowing stream, a mighty, dry desert, the wind and the voice of faith that lives within us all. As the stream confronts its many fears of being subsumed by the wind, the voice reminds us that change allows us to grow, move and prosper.
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https://idriesshahfoundation.org/watch-our-animated-tale-of-the-sands/
FEBRUARY
Podcast
Happy: All about feelings, pt. 1
Happy: All about feelings, pt. 1
Where do feelings come from? And why do we have them? In this four-part series, we're digging deep into our emotions.
In this first episode, we're getting happy! We'll get a play-by-play of the chemicals in our brain that trigger joyful feelings, and use the zoom ray to see what good vibes do for our bodies. We'll also hear about how each of us have different emotional thermostats and why thinking about our feelings can help us figure out what to do with them.
At the end of this episode -- and every episode in this series -- Mallika Chopra shares a meditation that can help us manage our feelings. For more on meditation and mindfulness, you can check out Mallika Chopra’s book for kids, Just Breathe.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-all-about-feelings-pt-1/id703720228?i=1000440654061
Activities
Activities
About International Day of Women and Girls in Science
About International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Rainbow Walking On Water - Children will be excited to see how the colours transform over time as the water moves from one glass to another.
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https://aussiechildcarenetwork.com.au/activities/games-and-activities/rainbow-walking-on-water
Video
Video
David Aguilar has played with LEGO since he was five years old. At age nine, he began experimenting with LEGO Technics elements as components for engineering prosthetics.
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https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/prosthetic-arms-lego-david-aguilar-beknur-zhanibekuly
DECEMBER
PODCAST
PODCAST
Smash Boom Best
Smash Boom Best
A debate show for kids and families from the makers of Brains On!, ‘Smash Boom Best’ takes two ideas, smashes them together and lets you decide which one is best. It teaches critical thinking, as well as how to take oppositional viewpoints. It also is a lot of fun. Past topics include Aliens vs Robots, Pizza vs Tacos Invisibility vs Flying or in this episode lightnings vs snowflakes.
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https://www.timeout.com/kids/best-podcasts-for-kids-of-all-ages
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
Enjoy the winter break with these fun and meaningful family-friendly activities!
Enjoy the winter break with these fun and meaningful family-friendly activities!
The winter break has arrived and after all of the Christmas festivities have come to a close you may be wondering how to fill the time before the kids head back to school! I’ve included a list of 9 fun & simple ways to keep everyone happy and busy over the winter break. These activities are good for kids from 1-99, the hard part will be choosing which ones to do!
The winter break has arrived and after all of the Christmas festivities have come to a close you may be wondering how to fill the time before the kids head back to school! I’ve included a list of 9 fun & simple ways to keep everyone happy and busy over the winter break. These activities are good for kids from 1-99, the hard part will be choosing which ones to do!
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https://organizedwithkids.com/9-fun-holiday-activities-for-kids-over-the-winter-break/
VIDEO
Kids try their holiday traditions with their friends!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KGB9DDCOk0&t=71s
NOVEMBER
PODCAST
What Happened to the Dinosaurs?!
Join Guy Raz, Mindy Thomas and a cast of bonkerball friends on a cartoon-for-the-ear adventure and explore all the WOW’s in our world!
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https://tinkercast.com/all-podcasts/wow-in-the-world/
ACTIVITIES
Best Day Of The Dead Recipes For Kids
by Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz
My traditional Day of the Dead recipe post is so popular each year that I decided to make a compilation of all of my favorite kid-friendly Day of the Dead Recipes. These are some of the best Day of the Dead recipes for kids I have found and we’ve made many of these at home. Creating Dia de los Muertos recipes with the kids has been a great way for me to start conversations of the significance of the Dia de Muertos tradition and how it’s different from Halloween celebrations.
Dia de los Muertos is all about celebrating life and remembering family members and loved ones who are no longer with us. It’s the day that focuses on joy and sharing family moments together and that is why making fun Day of the Dead inspired recipes together is the perfect activity to do with kids on Day of the Dead!
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https://growingupbilingual.com/best-day-of-the-dead-recipes-for-kids/
VIDEO
The Real Reason Leaves Change Color In the Fall – MinuteEarth
Every autumn, green chlorophyll fades from the leaves of deciduous trees, revealing the underlying reds, oranges, and yellows. But why does the chlorophyll fade in the first place? Recycling! MinuteEarth explains.
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https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/the-real-reason-leaves-change-color-in-the-fall-minuteearth
OCTOBER
PODCAST
PODCAST
Story Pirates
Story Pirates
Kids aren't just the audience of this podcast — they're also the inspiration. Comedians, actors, singers, and special guests use kids' ideas as the jumping-off point to create stories and songs.
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https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g31912539/podcasts-for-kids/
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Amazing Virtual Zoo Tours & Museums to Explore on Your Couch
Amazing Virtual Zoo Tours & Museums to Explore on Your Couch
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium has thrilled visitors from around the world since first opening in 1984. With its focus on local marine life around the Monterey area, the aquarium has garnered widespread attention for its exhibits as well as its important conservation work. Now you can relax to videos of swimming jellyfish as they move mesmerizingly through the water or find yourself delighted by the playful behavior of sea otters. Check it out at the link below.
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https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
VIDEO
VIDEO
Describing itself as “Science with a side of awesome”, Crash Course Kids is a fantastic way to engage your younger children in the exciting world of science. Covering topics ranging from habitats to space to chemical reactions, the producers of this show have one goal: making science fun. Whilst it is an American channel, much of the content will apply to any children currently working at KS2 – and all kids who have an interest in how the world works.
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https://www.parents.parentzone.org.uk/morearticles/14-fantastic-youtube-channels-for-children
SEPTEMBER
Book
What has George done now? Read along with George as he tries to be good.
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https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/oh-no-george/
Activities
This is the best bubble recipe for kids we have found to make great quality and quantity of homemade bubbles. This soap bubble solution is an easy recipe that uses just 3 simple non-toxic ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Kids of all ages will have a ball making homemade bubbles from scratch and then blowing bubbles together.
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https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/178799/best-homemade-bubbles-recipe-for-kids/
Video
Simetry
Listen to this tune from The Digits and get to know symmetry!
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https://www.funbrain.com/videos/the-digits/symmetry
Video
Handmade woodwork, stop-motion series by Omozoc
When the animator behind the Omozoc YouTube channel combines new woodworking skills with their stop-motion expertise, a wood butter case is cut and shaped by a few kitchen utensils and some imagination.
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https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/handmade-woodwork-a-stop-motion-series-by-omozoc
JULY
Book. At the seaside
Counting is made fun while exploring the beach.
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https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/at-the-seaside/
Activities. Atmosphere for kids
Using things around the house, you can create a visual version of earth’s atmosphere in a bottle to make it much simpler to understand and learn. This will be fun!
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https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/115002/teach-kids-earths-atmosphere/
Video. Estimation
Join the digits crew as they solve interstellar and mathematical problems.
The Galaxy Twins have hacked The Digits' video screen! Will they help Cody Chesnutt with his maths question?
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https://www.funbrain.com/videos/the-digits/estimation
Video. Papa Cloudy’s Laundromat
Join Papa Cloudy and his friends on these heartwarming adventures!
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https://www.funbrain.com/videos/papa-cloudy/papa-cloudys-laundromat
JUNE
Book
A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
By Jessica Law
Read along with this fishy tale of what hides in the hole in the bottom of the sea
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Activities
Activities
How to draw Gumball.
How to draw Gumball.
Trace and download your drawing.
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https://www.cartoonnetworkhq.com/games/gumball-how-to-draw/play
Video
Video
MAY
Every Bunny Dance!
By Ellie Sandal
As a group of exuberant bunnies dance, sing, make music and generally have lots of fun, a fox watches them from afar. The rhyming text skips along and is complemented by joyous illustrations, full of warmth, colour and humour.
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https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/everybunny-dance/
Travelpod: Whatcha Cookin’
Travelpod: Whatcha Cookin’
In this special Travelpod episode of Flip & Mozi's Guide to How to be an Earthling, Flip and Mozi are cookin' up something special! Join them as they dive into earthling diets and learn about what types of foods different animals eat! Tune in to find out the most unique animal cuisine! Want to share your earthling discoveries for a chance to be featured on the show?
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World Bird Migratory Day
Follow a small songbird as it is lured into the dangers of the city by intense lights. The threats it faces are common for migrating birds trying to navigate urban environments. By turning out nonessential lighting at night, birds are less likely to become disoriented on their long journeys.
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How to make clay at home
Making clay is not that hard. Not too long ago it was part of most potters' jobs to dig and process all the clay they used. Yet today it is almost a lost art. In this video I show you 3 methods for making clay at home, simply and easily.
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APRIL
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BOOK
BOOK
After a Swim
By Idries Shah
After a Swim teaches children that if they are captive to their poor behaviour and make excuses for themselves, no amount of ambition, innovation or motivation will lead to success.
The cat learns that lesson to its surprise and detriment, in this funny, memorable tale.
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PODCAST
Bee
Bee
Mozi is all out of his favourite earthling snack—honey! Time for a visit to an earthling Flip & Mozi have heard a lot of BUZZ about… a BEE! Learn how these worker bees get the job done of producing honey! With original music like “It’s All About the Honey,” join Flip & Mozi as they […]
In the story “The Adventures of Harold Jordan,” by a 9 year-old from Iowa named Phoebe, we meet Harold Jordan, the“most perfect celebrity in the world.” Harold ends up starring in a TV show, but the problem is that he has no idea who he is playing or even what the plot is! In this activity, kids will create a tool that could have helped Harold out with his problem: STORY CARDS! They're a deck of cards that can help us to tell a story!
Retrieved from https://www.storypiratescreatorclub.com/creator-club-podcast-bonus/harold
MARCH
The Onion
By Idries Shah
In this richly illustrated book, a town full of people who have never before seen an onion, try to sum up the mysterious vegetable’s essence. But each person approaching the onion jumps immediately and inevitably to the wrong conclusion.
The Onion illustrates how people have a tendency to judge based on random coincidences and rash judgement. It is only when humans approach something with open-minded experimentation that sound and useful conclusions can be reached.
This whimsical story, featuring fabulously detailed spreads, transmits a vital message in a way that adults and children alike will appreciate.
Colour your world with inspirational women
Colour your world with inspirational women
Women and girls are diverse - and women and girls can be who, and what, they want to be. Who is a woman who inspires you - and why?
Choose an inspirational woman or motivational quote from below and get colouring! Use the moment to reflect upon and discuss the qualities and strengths you admire in women. Their paths have not been easy. Discuss why.
International Women's Day school resources
International Women's Day school resources
International Women's Day provides an important opportunity for teachers, parents and caregivers to educate and inspire children and students about gender equality. From celebrating women's achievements to challenging gender stereotypes and bias, educating future generations about gender equality is one of the most grassroots differences anyone can make. There are many useful classroom resources available to support International Women's Day activity. Whether in the classroom or over the dinner table, thank you for championing International Women's Day and making a positive difference.
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Quiz
Magazine: International Women's Day – true or false
Magazine: International Women's Day – true or false
March 8 is International Women's Day. It's a time to celebrate women's achievements, demand equality and fight for basic rights and freedoms.
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/magazine-zone/international-womens-day
FEBRUARY
Book
Book
The brain and Senses
By are Dr Ellen Poliakoff and Dr Luke Jones
How well do we remember how long something lasted for?
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https://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/
Games
Games
Let’s Explore Europe
Courius about Europe? Choose your character and lift off for a journey through time and space!
Retrieved from https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/play-games/lets-explore-europe_en
Short stories
Short stories
Milly and the Rainbow
Milly and the Rainbow
Milly finds a rainbow at the bottom of her garden. What happens when Milly tries to touch the rainbow?
Practice activities
Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/childrens-stories/millyandtherainbow
Games
Games
How to see the world through animal eyes
Did you know the ostrich has an eye larger than its brain, or that dogs can't see the colour red?! Which animals can't see colours? What do fish see underwater?
Retrieved from https://www.bbcearth.com/news/how-to-see-the-world-through-animal-eyes
Book
Book
Was it just another game of hide and seek? No. It was not. First, she fell into a deep, dark hole in the ground and then they found a treasure. Did it end there? No! It did not. Read more about this thrilling adventure of Sally and friends in this free illustrated kids’ book. The fun never ends when Sally’s around!
Retrieved from
https://monkeypen.com/blogs/news/hide-and-seek-free-childrens-book-from-monkey-pen
JANUARY
Book
Title: Alice in wonderland
By Lewis Carroll
Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, “and what is the use of a book,” thought Alice “without pictures or conversations?”
Retrived from https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/11/pg11-images.html
Podcast & colouring page
Steve Coulter (Shotgun Wedding, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), and Mark Gagliardi (Blood and Treasure, Drunk History) star in this Spanish and Portuguese story about how true beauty is only skin deep.
https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/circleround
Colouring Page
Colouring Page
Print the colouring page below and colour it while you listen! (Just click on the link). All illustrations for Circle Round and the Circle Round colouring book are created by artist Sabina Hahn.
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DECEMBER
BOOK
BOOK
Title: Twas the Night before Christmas
By Clement Clarke Moore
Amid the many celebrations last Christmas Eve, in various places by different persons, there was one, in New York City, not like any other anywhere.
50 Easy and Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids
50 Easy and Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids
Celebrate the holiday season with these cute DIY ornaments, stockings and cards.
Christmas Playdough Recipe
Christmas Playdough Recipe
We made 3 batches of this recipe – one red, one white and one green. Be sure to change out your scent extract and food colouring for each one!
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Food colouring
Tip: We like these gel colours since the colours will turn out more vibrant, and you won’t need as much as the regular grocery store food colouring.
1 cup water
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup salt
Optional – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for the white playdough and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for the red. If you would like to make the green playdough scented, you can also have some peppermint extract to keep it taste safe.
Optional – White food colouring for the white playdough if you want to make your white playdough a bright white and not the natural playdough colour.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g34112389/christmas-crafts-for-kids/
NOVEMBER
Sing along
Sing along
The monster in my basement
Dave has a monster in his basement and the monster wants him to come for dinner. Is dinner to be had or is he to be had for dinner? Find out why Dave is going to shake shake shake shake shake a little bit. And see the surprise ending to this melodic tale. The book includes a song sheet and the song can be played at https://www.howardthemonster.com/.
Retrieved from https://www.howardthemonster.com/
Thanksgiving jokes
Thanksgiving jokes
What is pumpkin’s favourite sport?
*Squash
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
*The outside
What sounds do turkeys make when they’re in outerspace?
*Hubble, hubble, hubble
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https://icebreakerideas.com/thanksgiving-puns/
Thanksgiving quiz
1. Thanksgiving occurs on the:
Fourth Thursday in November
Third Thursday in November
November 26 each year
*A
2. Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States?
100 million
280 million
500 million
*B
3. What is snood?
The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck.
A hat worn by a Pilgrim.
A hot cider drink served at Thanksgiving.
*A
4. What is a baby turkey called?
a chick
a nestling
a poult
*C
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OCTOBER
Kids Book
Sirenia a book of Manatees and Dugongs
by Danielle Bruckert
Manatees and Dugongs, commonly named Sea Cows due to their vegetarian nature, are beautiful, gentle creatures, inhabiting shallow areas such as mangroves and estuaries in the warm equatorial regions. Learn more about these magnificent creatures in this book, aimed at early to mid elementary (primary) school children.
Podcast &
Family activities
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins Into Jack-O'-Lanterns For Halloween?
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins Into Jack-O'-Lanterns For Halloween?
If you are going to carve a scary face into a bright orange pumpkin, the first thing you need is a bright orange pumpkin. And the prevalence of this autumn icon is a story a long time in the making.
Guessing what floats
Guessing what floats
Choose a variety of familiar objects from inside and outside the house (some ideas include cotton swabs, small rocks, a penny, a pencil, a plastic cup, an orange, a potato, a spoon, a leaf...) and, with your preschooler, carefully place them in the bathtub one by one.
Talk with your child about what you both observe using the words "sink" and "float." Separate the objects into a "sink" pile and a "float" pile and make some guesses with your child about why you each think some things float and some things sink. Collect some other objects and see if you can predict what they will do in water.
Were there any surprises?
http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/parents/activities/40/guessing-what-floats/
SEPTEMBER
BOOK THE SMILE
by Judit Kerr
In the harsh Arctic winter, a girl, her family, and her dog struggle to survive. When her parents go in search of food, the girl has a dream and resurrects the village landmark, which in turn brings them good fortune.
The book is adorned with gorgeous Inuit-inspired art.
Rainbow Coloured Animals
Rainbow Coloured Animals
Nature is abundant with rainbow colours. The colours of the rainbow are bestowed on some of the most wonderful, exquisite creatures in the natural world. These animals mimic some of the most beautiful colour combinations and appear to have taken some serious inspiration from the rainbow.
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
Read by:
Kevin Costner and Jillian Estell
If there was anything in the world better than playing baseball, Marcenia Lyle didn't know what it was. As a young girl in the 1930s, she chased down fly balls and stole bases and dreamed of one day playing professional ball. With spirit, spunk, and a great passion for the sport, Marcenia struggled to overcome the objections of family, friends, and coaches, who felt a girl had no place in the field. When she finally won a position in a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals, Marcenia was on her way to catching her dream. Full of warmth and youthful energy, Catching the Moon is the story of the girl who grew up to become the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team. Readers everywhere will be inspired by her courage to dream and determination to succeed.
Retrieved from https://storylineonline.net/books/catching-the-moon-the-story-of-a-young-girls-baseball-dream/
JULY
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
by Judit Kerr
The Tiger Who Came to Tea began life as a bedtime story for Judith Kerr’s own children, before being published in 1968. It quickly became a classic and by the time it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018 it had been translated into 11 languages and sold over five million copies.
Ask the children what colour they feel today. Ask them why e.g. I’m yellow because it’s sunny and I feel happy.
Read and listen to Bobbie’s rainbow story.
13 ways to save the Earth from pollution
13 ways to save the Earth from pollution
You might use plastic water bottles, yogurt cups, and straws for just a day, but they can remain in the environment for years. And that pollution can harm habitats and the animals that live there. Cut down Earth’s trash with these tips. Want more ways to ditch plastic? Check out Kids Vs. Plastic to take a Planet Protector pledge and get tons more Earth-saving tips.
FREE Live, Online Weekly Activity Classes
For Children Ages 2-6 Years Old
Join us each week for a live, 45-minute, teacher-led activity class for children ages 2-6 on our Facebook page, Instagram page, and Youtube.
Bedtime Storytime with Ms Ana
Bedtime Storytime with Ms Ana
Live 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm
Live 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm
Storytime Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Fridays at 7 pm, 8:30 pm. 9:30pm
Bedtime stories. By just visiting our YOUTUBE CHANNEL AEJI STORYTIME CHANNEL FOR KIDS Live. Learn to Read with Storytime for Children of all ages LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. Listen to Ms Ana, read your favourite children's books!
The Black Children's Reading Lounge
The Black Children's Reading Lounge
The Liberated Minds Institute & reality are extending a very special invitation to come hang out with progressive Black children and families from across the country and around the globe every Sunday from 7 pm-8:00 pm EST, as we embark on a journey of interactive fun, laughter, and excitement! And it's all FREE!
West Cheshire Museum
West Cheshire Museum
Here you will find some fun craft ideas to print out and make at home.
https://events.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/event/childrens-activities/
JUNE
BOOK
BOOK
Timmy Failure
Now look what you’ve done
by: Stephan Pastis
The clueless, comically self-confident kid detective returns.
https://www.funbrain.com/books/timmy-failure-now-look-what-youve-done/page/1
Jokes / Did you know?
Jokes / Did you know?
Animal Jokes
Need a good laugh or joke to tell a friend? Watch these animal jokes:
https://www.funbrain.com/videos/highlights-every-day/animal-jokes
EVENT
Add creativity to your day with Jennifer Wilkin Penick. Wednesdays 2 pm
Zoom (FREE) 4 weeks in June
Add more creativity to your week with AHP Artist-in-Residence Jennifer Wilkin Penick. On four Wednesdays in June at 2 PM via Zoom, she will guide you through a FREE one-hour art project, art technique, or creative prompt.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
No experience is required and you will need only very basic supplies: scissors, glue, paper, and some sort of colour media (paint, paint pens, markers, coloured pencils, etc.). Each week you will make art that encourages you to relax and recharge creatively.
Did you know: Jupiter and Saturn?
Learn facts about the world around that you can quiz your friends with later!
https://www.funbrain.com/videos/highlights-every-day/did-you-know-jupiter-and-saturn
MAY
BOOK
Maddi's Fridge
Read by:
T. Albert
Illustrated by maiillustrations.com
Published by monkey pen
Ginger the giraffe uses her long neck to save the other animals from the blazing forest fire. Follow them in their jungle paths as they all meet with yet another adventure.
VIDEO
The message in this sweet animated video is that we are all different, making us beautiful.
The video touches on differences in appearance, physical abilities, food, and likes. The final message is that we are all different and unique in many ways. Being different is beautiful, and we can learn a lot from each other every day.
ACTIVITY
We all need a little help de-stressing every now and then. Make your own stress balls with this fun craft inspired by Jion Sheibani's book The Worries. They're the perfect size to pop in your pencil case or school bag!
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/children/2021/jun/diy-stress-balls-the-worries-kids-crafts.html
APRIL
BOOK
Maddi's Fridge
Read by:
Jennifer Garner
Written by Lois Brandt
Illustrated by Vin Vogel
Published by Flashlight Press
With humour and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger! Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighbourhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty.
VIDEO
People know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. This video honours a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.
https://watch.vooks.com/watch/before-she-was-harriet?channel=poetry
#WorldBookDay
Mark Anchovy: Pizza Detective
Written by William Goldsmith
Narrated by Kris Dyer
Published by Bonnier Books UK.
Colin Kingsley is a pizza delivery boy with a twist. He’s actually an aspiring detective.
The incredible true story of a Caldecott Honor & Pura Belpré award-winning author & illustrator’s immigration to America is a lasting testament to the immigrant’s journey.
https://watch.vooks.com/videos/dreamers?channel=poetry
Book
Captain Buckleswash and the Pirate Villain
Age: 8-11
Captain Buckeswash is in search of a worthy pirate opponet. It may be closer than he thinks!
Game
Beach Day Find the Difference
Age: 4-6
Something is missing! Practice comparison skills by spotting the differences in these two drawings of a fun day at the beach.
http://www.funbrainjr.com/printables/files/Beach_Day_Find_the_Difference.pdf
Magazine
Deep in the sea
The ocean is deep. It is made up for different zones, or areas. Here are three of them.
https://www.timeforkids.com/k1/deep-in-sea/
Video
Book
Book
The cat that broke the internet’s back
An unflattering picture of Munch, the neighbourhood cat, is posted on the internet.
https://www.funbrain.com/books/the-cat-that-broke-the-internets-back/page/1
Event
Event
Baking from Scratch 101
Baking from Scratch 101
Biscuits apéritifs
February 4: Rolling out puff pastry.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baking-from-scratch-101-tickets-152141825295
HOMEWORK - YUCK!
Categories: Age 2-5, Age 6-9
Jamal made a case at the next open house and it mattered much. Download this free children’s book to read about how he chose to stand his ground and took courage to validate his actions. A little bit of honesty and a little bit of courage had gone a long way in boosting Jamal’s belief in himself. Read more in this free children’s real aloud and be truly inspired.
Cornflake coin
By Jonny Zucker
Illustrated by Martin Remphry
‘It’s a coin!’ cried Kerry. “It looks really old”.
‘Let’s put it in for the treasure competition.’ said Omar.
But are the friends making a big mistake? Mat Thorn wants to win the competition, too!
Minecraft Demo Class - Learn Professional Programming
Minecraft Demo Class - Learn Professional Programming
Thu. Jan, 27.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Kids learn how to build Mineraft world using the Python programming language.
Roblox demo class - learn professional game development
Roblox demo class - learn professional game development
Sun, Jan 2, 2022 3:00 PM CST
Everyone knows the Roblox game.
We combined kids' interests in the popular game and the opportunity to teach them professional game development language - Lua programming.
In this course, kids will learn Roblox studio functionality and how to make their own game by writing code in Lua.
Eventually, with practice, kids will be able to publish their games on the Roblox official platform and even sell it!
Podcast
Podcast
A bedtime podcast for families. Listen to stories from a best-selling children's author, filled with fantasy, adventure, and fun!
A bedtime podcast for families. Listen to stories from a best-selling children's author, filled with fantasy, adventure, and fun!
Video
Celebration (Kool and The Gang)
Playing For Change Song Around The World
Winter Poems for kids
https://poets.org/text/winter-poems-kids
After the Winter
After the Winter
Claude McKay - 1889-1948
Some day, when trees have shed their leaves
And against the morning’s white
The shivering birds beneath the eaves
Have sheltered for the night,
We’ll turn our faces southward, love,
Toward the summer isle
Where bamboos spire to shafted grove
And wide-mouthed orchids smile.
And we will seek the quiet hill
Where towers the cotton tree,
And leaps the laughing crystal rill,
And works the droning bee.
And we will build a cottage there
Beside an open glade,
With black-ribbed blue-bells blowing near,
And ferns that never fade.
Maisy Makes Gingerbread
By Lucy Cousins
Maisy the mouse makes gingerbread cookies and shares them with her friends Charley and Tallulah.
https://www.maisyfunclub.com/eddie_read_story.asp?title=gingerbread&size=sml&spread=3
Here are some fun Snow and Ice Themed Crafts and Activities ideal for Toddlers and Preschoolers.
https://rainydaymum.co.uk/snow-crafts-activities-tots/
Clark the Shark Loves Christmas
Clark the Shark Loves Christmas
Storytime Read Aloud by Bruce Hale
Storytime Read Aloud by Bruce Hale
Celebrate Christmas with award-winning author Bruce Hale and Clark the Shark in this festive storytime read aloud!
Diego Rivera
Author: Duncan Tonatiu
Age Range
3-7
About this Book
This charming book introduces one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera, to young readers.
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/39848
There is a hole in my galaxy
Author: Ananya Dasgupta Illustrator: Chaaya Prabhat
Age Range
8-11
About this Book
In the year 2563 Maya and her friend Ava borrow the family space ship for a trip to Pluto. Halfway there they have a battle with a black hole where they are almost sucked in. Along the way, we learn lots of facts about black holes.
http://freekidsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/there-s-a-hole-in-my-galaxy-pratham-fkb.pdf
Blob Opera
Blob Opera
Create your own opera inspired song with Blob Opera - no music skills required ! A machine learning experiment by David Li in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture
Maria Molina and the Day of the Dead
Maria Molina and the Day of the Dead
It is the first of the Days of the Dead in Mexico, and Maria Molina and her family are in the graveyard to honor her baby brother Pablo.
By: Kathleen Krull
Illustrated by: Enrique O. Sanchez
Age Range
8-11
Read here.
Writing Journals – sometimes called Author’s Notebooks are vocabulary books in which children can capture gorgeous language that they can use again and again in the stories and texts that they write. They are a type of personal thesaurus that children can refer to, supporting all forms of writing.
For more information, clic here.
A monster-loving boy tries to find his monster. He compares his drawing with an assortment of amusing monsters to find the perfect match.
By: Amanda Noll
Illustrated by: Howard McWilliam
Your local wild birds will surely thank you for taking the time to make a Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder. It’s a simple craft that is easy and fun for kids of all ages.
https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/toilet-paper-roll-bird-feeder/
About this event
About this event
Math and Fall go together like two pumpkins in a pumpkin patch! Help the librarian fall for math in this interactive seasonal program. We’ll count up pumpkins, leaves, hot chocolate and more! It’ll be a-maize-ing, so don’t miss it!
For Ages 3-5
Eventbrite registration is required. Registration will end on Friday, September 10th at 12 pm. Participants who have registered will be given access credentials on September 10th by 2 pm.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Northsidelibrary@santaclaraca.gov
Stinker is a puppy stuck in the pound. He's playful and loving and wants more than anything to be adopted.
By: David Zeltser
Illustrated by: Julia Patton
This is just some of what you can experience in Lincoln Center’s theatres. Join us for an interactive tour of our current exhibition Vera List, and learn about the patron and the iconic artists she commissioned to create posters advertising the new venue and its exciting events. Then participate in a workshop where we make set designs for our dream shows and paper cut-out silhouettes characters to bring fantastical scenes to life.
Materials: thick paper, markers, black paper, scissors, dowels/chopsticks, heavy duty tape.
For more information, clic here.
This stunningly beautiful and wonderfully informative book makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs.
By: Dianna Aston
Illustrated by: Sylvia Long
How To Make Transparent Slime
How To Make Transparent Slime
To watch the video, clic here.
Cooking with the Seeds will host FREE peer lead virtual cooking classes for youth ages 10-13 to learn easy healthy no bake recipes that youth can do with limited supervision. These easy recipes for kids will help youth learn nutrition, have fun, create a snack/ meal while eating foods they like and giving their parents one less thing to do.
Free activity.
Cooking with the Seeds will host FREE peer lead virtual cooking classes for youth ages 5-9 to learn easy healthy no bake recipes that youth can do with limited supervision. These easy recipes for kids will help youth learn nutrition, have fun, create a snack/ meal while eating foods they like and giving their parents one less thing to do. Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Free activity.
Sockie wants to teeter-totter with Pillow, but he is too heavy. He is even heavier than three other Shammies together. Or may be he is not?
By: Sue Heavenrich
Illustrated by: David Clark
Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about subtraction, predators, and prey.
If you’re going to eat flies, remember: the tastiest flies come from your local area. Look for flies around manure piles and compost bins; in gardens, parks, streams, and ponds; and at the beach.
Mirette on the highwire
Mirette on the highwire
One day, a mysterious stranger arrives at a boarding house of the widow Gateau- a sad-faced stranger, who keeps to himself. When the widow's daughter, Mirette, discovers him crossing the courtyard on air, she begs him to teach her how he does it.But Mirette doesn't know that the stranger was once the Great Bellini- master wire-walker. Or that Bellini has been stopped by a terrible fear. And it is she who must teach him courage once again.
Emily Arnold McCully's sweeping watercolor paintings carry the reader over the rooftops of nineteenth-century Paris and into an elegant, beautiful world of acrobats, jugglers, mimes, actors, and one gallant, resourceful little girl.
Seven Blind mice
Seven Blind mice
"It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again.
Introducing a series of short-form animations created for Disney Playhouse's Bedtime Stories for preschoolers. For this dream brief, Disney provided the scripts and left the creative execution of each story completely open.
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