Category Archives: Activities
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The Big Book Of Things To Build
Posted on May 9, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Activities, CraftsLooking for something fun and creative to do with your kids? Grab The Big Book Of Things To Make, a fabulous new book by DK Publishing.It’s perfect for a rainy or snowy afternoon, or a family activity after school. It includes activities suitable to all ages, with clear instructions and big, bright photos of the projects. [...]
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Learning outdoors
Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jennifer in ActivitiesI was fortunate to attend a symposium this spring on the importance of nature in a child’s daily routine. Claire Warden from Scotland presented amazing statistics and information about their efforts to create outdoor childcare centers where most of the child’s day is spent outside – playing, exploring, discovering, testing and learning in ” a place where [...]
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Baby Sign Language Basics: Early Communication for Hearing Babies and Toddlers by Monta Z. Briant
Posted on April 9, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Activities, Books & ReadingMy daughter introduced me to the concept of baby sign language when her first child was born. I have to admit I was a little skeptical about the idea of babies communicating at such a young age. But when I saw her son quickly pick up the basic signs before he could talk, I was [...]
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Kindergarten Open House
Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jennifer in ActivitiesUSD 383 Kindergarten Open Houses begin next week. All children who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2013 are invited to attend. Parents who are not sure which school their child will attend can call the Education Center at 587-2000. USD 383 Kindergarten Open House Schedule – Spring 2013 Amanda Arnold – March [...]
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Preschool Round Up
Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jennifer in ActivitiesPreschool Round Up is an opportunity for parents to become informed and prepared for their children to enter preschool. Some local sites that offer full day and half day preschool programs have sessions in April. If you are interested, you can contact the schools to get further information. All of the school contact information is [...]
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Fun with Firefighters!
Posted on February 27, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Activities, CraftsNational Firefighter Day (April 1) is quickly approaching! What better way to teach your children about their work than through fun crafts and activities! This website features coloring pages, the alphabet, and much more about community helpers! Kids will love learning about the people that help in their community all while enjoying everyday crafts and [...]
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Beat the Winter Blues with Reader’s Theater
Posted on January 27, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Activities, Books & ReadingWith January almost finished, kids can start getting anxious to get outside and play. If your children need to release some extra energy, what better way than some Reader’s Theater? Here are some great Reader’s Theater books available at the Manhattan Public Library: Fables and Folklore Reader’s Theater by Dr. Margaret Allen Silly Salamanders and [...]
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Stretch It Out
Posted on January 21, 2013 by Grace in Activities, Books & ReadingYoga is a great way for kids to beat the boredom blues and get some exercise at the same time. The mimicry of poses such as “cat pose” and “tree pose” allows kids to use their imagination and have fun while they are also stretching muscles and practicing balance. Here are some fun yoga books [...]
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Indoor Fun
Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jessica in Activities, Books & ReadingJanuary can be a tough month if you’ve got toddlers or preschoolers that are tired of being cooped up in the house. Luckily, the library can help! Our shelves are full of books that encourage the reader to move, wiggle, and jump. It may not be as good as running laps around the playground, but [...]
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Shake-It-Up Tales: Stories to Sing, Dance, Drum, and Act Out by Margaret Read MacDonald
Posted on January 11, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Activities, StorytellingStories are meant to be shared, and it’s even more fun to act out, dance, or sing the stories! The twenty, short stories in the book are great for acting out with props, chanting parts as a group, or drumming beats together. One that we’ve used in storytime is called El Conejito (the little [...]
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