Whether you have a baby, toddler, or big kid at home the following outdoor learning activities are fun and adaptable for all ages! PLYMC’s Story Trails: Take a walk and read a book at one of the Library’s Story Trials! The Story Trail includes pages of a picture book mounted on numbered signs. Families can walk, read, and enjoy… read more >>
Children do not need to be advanced mathematicians to celebrate Pi Day. This easy math art project is easily adaptable for kids of all ages. The only skills necessary are counting to 9, coloring mostly in the lines, and some creativity. Materials: ½ inch graph paper Black marker or crayon Crayons, markers, watercolors, chalk, or colored pencils … read more >>
Whether your child is back in school full-time, a combined virtual/school student or an all-virtual learner, you may be thinking of ways to build on their education at home. The following activities are a fun way to practice math, science, literacy, movement, and music on St. Patrick’s Day. Rainbow Shaker Wand To create this musical craft you will need the following supplies: Paper towel… read more >>
You can turn snack time into learning time with just a few things you probably have in your kitchen or can be inexpensively purchased at a dollar type store. These activities can be done together or individually and they are endlessly adaptable to the development of your child. Learning has never been so delicious! Materials: Fruit flavored loop cereal Tweezers, tongs,… read more >>
Whether doing clothing alterations or making something fun, having a sewing machine opens new horizons of possibilities. Even an old machine can make things new! We all eventually need things a bit smaller or larger, and we all hate paying for it. Both the cost and the simplicity of doing many of the things yourself… read more >>
Save Money doing Alterations Yourself Clothing alterations. We all eventually need things a bit smaller or larger, and we all hate paying for it. Both the cost and the simplicity of doing many of the things yourself will be exciting. Even if you have never sewn, you can get professional looking results by following some… read more >>
There is an art form that has been trending for a while, especially around the web. It is called Mixed Media Collage, and it is usually very colorful and creative. The good news is that you can easily get into this form of art, and it is a fun project for the entire family. The real beauty lies in… read more >>
Whether it’s because the stores are running low on cleaning supplies, you are going out only when you need to, you are interested in saving money and using less chemicals around the house, or all of the above, learning to make your own cleaning supplies is quick and easy. These simple yet effective solutions are… read more >>
Looking to take up a new hobby, or a new source of crafting inspiration? Give some of these online sources and databases a try. You might find a new passion! Discover a Hobby This website provides information to learn about and get started with over 220 hobbies, across a variety of categories. Entries include… read more >>
Learn how to create Meditation Word Embodiment Art by watching this video: How-to do your own Meditation Word Art Gather any paper that you want to write on. You can use boxes, old envelopes, computer paper, ads, newspaper, scraps from other crafts. Then, gather some writing tools that seem like fun today. Try paint and brushes, markers,… read more >>
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