Five Children’s Books to Read for Banned Books Week Banned Books Week is an annual event held during the last week of September (September 25 – October 2, 2010) that celebrates the freedom to read for all ages. It is sponsored by several organizations, including the American Library Association and the American Booksellers Association, and encourages… Continue reading Five Children’s Books to Read for Banned Books Week
Back to Basics: Eat Better, Eat Together as a family Month
Back to Basics: Eat Better, Eat Together as a family Month October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month, a campaign sponsored by Washington State University, the Nutrition Education Network of Washington, and USDA Food and Nutrition Service. It’s easy for your family to participate: simply sit down at the table and eat together as a… Continue reading Back to Basics: Eat Better, Eat Together as a family Month
Brown Bag Boredom Already? How to keep school lunch interesting.
Brown Bag Boredom Already? How to keep school lunch interesting. In some ways, it seems like school just started yesterday. In others, it seems like an eon ago. Good nutrition is essential to staying sharp during the school day, but no one likes turkey on wheat for five days straight (or five weeks straight at… Continue reading Brown Bag Boredom Already? How to keep school lunch interesting.
My Family Tree Project – get kids involved
Are your children curious about their family history? Do they understand how their cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents are related to them? Spend an afternoon teaching them more about their extended family with this easy and creative family tree project. Making a family tree can be as simple or complex as you want, and it’s… Continue reading My Family Tree Project – get kids involved
Kid-Friendly Homemade Fall Treats
Nothing is more comforting and inviting on a cool autumn day than a warm kitchen smelling of cinnamon and sugar. Dust off your cookie sheets and measuring cups from their summer vacation, and cook up some delicious, kid-approved fall treats with your family. Applesauce Forget the jarred stuff; homemade applesauce is better than anything you… Continue reading Kid-Friendly Homemade Fall Treats
Awesome Autumn Crafts for kids
The weather is cooling down, school is back in session and it is finally starting to feel like fall. Bring the fall spirit into your house by making these colorful autumn crafts with your little ones. Leaf Rubbings One of the best parts of this season is watching the leaves turn brilliant shades of red… Continue reading Awesome Autumn Crafts for kids
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, which means it is the perfect opportunity to make sure everyone in your family is decked out with a card. A library card is a magical all-purpose pass to new adventures, and checking out books is only scratching the surface of all that it has to offer. Six Fun… Continue reading September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Celebrate Be Kind to Humankind Week
Celebrate Be Kind to Humankind Week Join in a celebration you might not have heard of before. This week marks the 22nd annual Be Kind to Humankind Week, which encourages people of all ages to show each other kindness and consideration (and carry it on throughout the rest of the year). Take the opportunity to talk to… Continue reading Celebrate Be Kind to Humankind Week
Four Literacy Organizations We Love at Frecklebox.com
Four Literacy Organizations We Love Reading opens our minds, hearts and imaginations, and we hope someday every child has the opportunity to fall in love with books. Here are a few of our favorite childhood literacy organizations that are doing amazing work to make that dream a reality. 1. Raising a Reader This national network of… Continue reading Four Literacy Organizations We Love at Frecklebox.com
Healthy and Delicious Summer Desserts
Healthy and Delicious Summer Desserts On a hot, summer day, nothing sounds better than a giant ice cream sundae with all the fixin’s (extra chocolate syrup, of course). While indulging in a big bowl of ice cream is a great treat every now and then, it’s not the healthiest dish to eat every day. Try… Continue reading Healthy and Delicious Summer Desserts
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