Hello all,
We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for weekend Boredom Busters on Saturday and/or Sunday. See which ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom of this blog.
We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for weekend Boredom Busters on Saturday and/or Sunday. See which ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom of this blog.
Spring is here!
Spring is here
(but it might not look like it with all that snow)! But, we all know it will
come soon with all its beauty and freshness. Meanwhile, at home we can start
getting ready for our spring time and the coming Easter celebration! What spring
time doesn’t have a bunny? Bunnies are adorable, aren’t they?
There are many
things you can do with your kiddos at home, and you can teach them something
too. This activity will help your kids to get into spring’s mud, get connected
with some special activities, and talk about something they just love!
This activity is geared
towards kids in pre-K or Kindergarten, but everyone in the family can
participate: reading aloud, helping with the online search, adding their own
ideas, etc.!
You can adapt and
reuse this activity using other animals: butterflies, ducks, horses, etc.! Ask
the kids what animals they’d like to learn about it and plan your next session!
Bunnies!
1 Read aloud a story about bunnies: you
can use those available in our digital library https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/prl/Featured?media=all&src=lib,
or you can use your own books at home!
Tip: You can read more than one story, use as many your kids want
to!
From our Digital library:
1
Search
online for bunny facts: What can they eat? What color are they? etc. Check this link out:
Tip: Kids can assist you
with the research!
2
Make a circle with your kids and have conversation about the bunny facts that they just learned. Maybe you have a bunny as a pet or your friend has one, so your kids can talk about it. Talk about films they’ve seen bunnies in, or times they’ve spotted them outside. You are going to be amazed about their answers and ideas.
Make a circle with your kids and have conversation about the bunny facts that they just learned. Maybe you have a bunny as a pet or your friend has one, so your kids can talk about it. Talk about films they’ve seen bunnies in, or times they’ve spotted them outside. You are going to be amazed about their answers and ideas.
Tip: Record a short video about bunny facts! Each kid can have a
turn to explain one fact! Share with us!
3 Craft time: What you will need? Construction paper, (white
colour or another light colour and one dark colour), you can use also white
paper and some markers to colour the ears, googly eyes or a black marker,
cotton balls or pompoms, white glue, and scissors.
Check this website for instructions: https://thesimpleparent.com/letter-of-the-week-crafts-b-is-for-bunny/
We hope you liked this idea. Have fun and stay safe!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day and get your family engaging in some Spring fun!
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
