Virtual Tours for Kids and Questions to Help Them Think Critically

Wishing you could go explore this summer but are stuck at home instead? We’ve got the next best thing for you and your kids to do if you can’t venture out – virtual tours! Enjoy them together, or give your kids an educational and fun adventure on their own exploring some of our countries greatest […]

Online Resources for Keeping Children’s Minds Active and Engaged

Summertime brain drain is real! On average, children can lose up to two months of education over the summer break. And sometimes it can be tough to find ways to keep their little minds learning. We have several online learning sites that are sure to keep little minds learning and have fun at the same […]

Summer Fun at Home for Kids – and Kids at Heart!

While this summer may look a little (or a lot!) different than past summers, there is still fun to be had while staying at home. It may feel a little like there’s nothing to do, but with some imagination and a few supplies, you and your kids can have some fun while you’re at home. […]

4 Places to Start Spring Cleaning Your Home

It’s time to roll up those sleeves and get some spring cleaning started! Now that the chill of winter is slowly fading away, it is the perfect time to get the clutter out of your home and get ready for a new, organized, season. If the thought of cleaning out your home is overwhelming, start […]

DIY Sensory Bags

Have you used sensory bags with your kids? If not, chances are if your little one is in school, they’ve already experienced these fun teaching tools. But what exactly is a sensory bag? These simple, mess free contraptions look like they are just for fun, but are really allowing kids to learn through exploration and […]

Winter Break Checklist

When the shine of the holidays has faded and our kids are left to make their own fun, things can get a little crazy. If you’re stuck on what to do with all the extra time that winter break leaves, we’ve got you covered! Our fun checklist will have your kids working hard to check […]

Mission: Survive Winter Break

Aaaah, the holidays are over and winter break is on! But these days off can suddenly seem very very long. So how can we make winter break not only fun, but survivable for parents too? Try out our four ideas of how to keep kids having fun and learning over winter break. Assign Duties As […]

5 Fall Activities To Do as a Family

Aaaah, fall is in the air! As the calendar pages turn, it’s time to welcome the new season with some new activities. School is underway, football is back on, leaves are falling – there’s so much to love about fall! Here are 5 ways to celebrate and welcome the new season. Make Room If it’s […]

How to Make Reading Fun at Home

Hooray for back to school! Whether or not your little one has reading “homework” each night or not, it’s important to establish good reading habits. Reading at home can be challenging – finding the right time, space, and books can take some effort. Here are three ways you can create an at home reading program […]

5 Free Ways to Beat the Summertime Blues

Don’t let the heat of the summer get you down, fun is just around the corner – and it’s free! So put your wallets away and your creative caps on because we’ve got five fun (and free!) ways to keep your family having fun this summer. Join the Library Many local libraries offer more than […]