El Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated primarily in Mexico and Latin America, though there are versions in places like Ireland, India, and the Philippines. Día de los Muertos can take place over several days, with families and friends getting together to celebrate their loved ones who have…
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Star Wars Reads Month
READ. THIS IS THE WAY. Celebrating its ninth year, Star Wars Reads month is all about reading and learning about your favorite “galaxy far, far away.” The Star Wars Reads webpage has activity sheets, reading logs, and other fun ways to celebrate. Create your own reading buddy by making your own Desktop Porg! Supplies Needed: white copy paper or…
Be Who You Are
Todd Parr is the author of over 50 children's books that are full of fun, positive messages. Be Who You Are Day on September 30 includes activities that help kids celebrate what makes each of them special. https://vimeo.com/455835729 Here are some ways to celebrate! Tune in at 8:00 a.m. on September 30 for a live…
STEAM Saturday: Virtual Museum Visit
Exploring works of art helps children understand the world around them in many ways. Art gives kids an opportunity to talk about design (colors, shapes, lines) and learn about history and cultures through the art's subject matter. Art appreciation can help younger kids describe what they see, learning to put their thoughts into words. The…
STEAM Saturday: Messy Outdoor Activities
The Artful Parent is a great resource for art activities appropriate for a wide range of ages, toddler through school age children. Check out the website or the book. Warm days are the best time to try messy hands-on activities outdoors. Three favorite messy activities from the Artful Parent are making oobleck, melting ice, and playing with cloud dough. Oobleck 1 ½ -2 cups…
Maker Monday: Making Space with Christian Robinson
Join author and illustrator Christian Robinson as he takes us inside our imaginations with art projects inspired by children's books. In his Making Space YouTube series, he invites viewers to "make space for creativity, make space for fun, and make space together."
STEAM Saturday: Tessellations
Tessellations are patterns of repeated shapes. Learn how to create your own in this video with Mrs. Capra.
Art for Alden Gardens
Try this activity to create art at home and also brighten someone's day! MPPL is partnering with Alden Gardens, an assisted living facility in Des Plaines, to help kids and senior citizens connect through art. Here's how it works: Pages will be held until safe to distribute. Coloring page ideas: Every Child a Reader Coloring Page, Crayola…
Maker Monday: Four Ways to Paint Without a Paintbrush
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSFoZDurtPI Supplies: something to cover the table, like newspaperpaper to paint on4 items to paint with: Q-tip, straw, popsicle stick, something to use as a stamppaper plate or bowlwashable paint Steps: 1. Use a Q-tip to dip in the paint and make dots on the paper. 2. Use an…
Maker Monday: Newspaper Animals
What's your favorite animal? Explore animal features by drawing your own. Supplies: Photos or drawings of animals, newspaper pages, construction paper, scissors, glue, markers or crayons Steps: 1. Choose an animal to make. Get inspiration from books and photos in National Geographic Kids, or animal books on our e-Library in Overdrive and Hoopla.…
