In A World of Stories you can find The tale of a girl who’s in a bind. Although she tries time after time She simply can’t create a rhyme! On September the 8th, people around the world will be taking part in International Literacy Day. Why not join in by inviting a local author into [...]
Write Up Your Alley
by Jennifer Pownall on 30. Aug, 2010 in activities, indoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Variety Is The Spice Of Life
by Jennifer Pownall on 27. Aug, 2010 in activities, indoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Embrace the diversity of life on the planet and get in a good read while you’re at it! Dead Frog On The Porch looks at some of the ways humans interact with other species while it takes the reader through a tale of mystery and fun! September is Biodiversity Month and so it’s a great [...]
Back To School
by Jennifer Pownall on 20. Aug, 2010 in activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Start the school year off right by diving into the combined worlds of numbers and letters in ADDverse! It is the perfect time To compose a post in rhyme. For this is the week, you see, To honour literacy! And it takes place side by side Enjoying numeracy pride! Two celebrations in one? That’s multiplying the [...]
Up, Up, And Away
by Jennifer Pownall on 16. Aug, 2010 in activities, craft activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Some people have what seem like flights of fancy, but which turn out to be achievable dreams! If you want to read about such a heartwarming story, pick up a copy of When Chickens Fly! This week, take a few moments to appreciate National Aviation Week. Until the 21st, you can enjoy all that this [...]
From Out Of Left Field
by Jennifer Pownall on 09. Aug, 2010 in activities, under the umbrella activity centre
In A World Of Stories you will find the tale of Napoleon Is Winking: a mystery that can only be solved with a left-handed twist! Celebrating International Left Hander’s Day is pretty simple! This coming Friday, simply make a point of using your left hand for all the actions you would normally perform with your [...]
Stand Up Straight
by Jennifer Pownall on 23. Jul, 2010 in activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Want to stand a little taller? Stilts are all well and good, but Jack accomplishes this feat in It’s All Greek To Me, Jack by simply standing up for what he believes in. Are the children in your life always musing about how they can’t wait to be bigger? Well, maybe it’s not quite along [...]
Yee Haw!
by Jennifer Pownall on 19. Jul, 2010 in activities, indoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Whether you want to take on the persona of a cowboy, a princess, or a lion tamer, Grinelda The Mad Hatter is just the story to help get you started dreaming about the possibilities. Playing dress up has never been more stylish! July 24th is National Day Of The Cowboy! Enjoy the festivities by hosting [...]
To The Moon
by Jennifer Pownall on 12. Jul, 2010 in activities, craft activities, indoor activities, outdoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
If you’re looking for a story that’s out of this world, pick up a copy of The 13th Floor: Primed For Adventure. Its tale of a journey to an alternate land will have your imagination blasting off to the stars and beyond! Forty-one years ago, human beings stepped foot on the moon for the first [...]
If You Go Down To The Woods Today
by Jennifer Pownall on 02. Jul, 2010 in activities, outdoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
The classic song ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ may be just the thing to inspire a little poetic creativity in kids, and Math & Poetry Fun with Sidney the Silly & Friends can help them develop those lyrical talents by offering so much more than just the bear essentials! July 10th is Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day and [...]
Shake, Rattle, And Roll
by Jennifer Pownall on 18. Jun, 2010 in activities, under the umbrella activity centre
This summer solstice doubles as World Music Day or Fête de la Musique! Take the longest day of the year and make it fly by as you are having a blast creating beautiful melodies, outrageous songs, or tuneful ditties! Strike up a solo in the shower, listen to different types of music as you go [...]
