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 [...]
Invent Yourself
by Jennifer Pownall on 02. Aug, 2010 in craft activities, indoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
There are many ways to be creative! Check out the story of The Great Game in The Red Gumboot Storytime Coloring Book to see how one individual invents a way for everyone to have fun playing together. When kids are allowed to be creative, their personalities and intelligences blossom in entirely unexpected and beautiful ways. [...]
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 [...]
Can You See My Lips Moving?
by Jennifer Pownall on 05. Jul, 2010 in craft activities, indoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Communicating with people, learning new words, or even practicing ventriloquism are all ways that language is a part of life. Developing one’s speech skills is just one more way that this important element can be explored, and Ready For R is a great educational tool that can help to do exactly that with an easy [...]
Feeling Blue
by Jennifer Pownall on 28. Jun, 2010 in indoor activities, outdoor activities, recipes, under the umbrella activity centre
There’s no reason to feel down when you are curled up with this gem of a book! Like the blueberries that are honoured in the month of July, The Midnight-Blue Marble can lend a splash of colour to anyone’s day! This month take pleasure in some tiny, tasty treats along with much of North America [...]
Someone To Look Up To
by Jennifer Pownall on 14. Jun, 2010 in craft activities, indoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
Whether you have a biological father, a step-dad, a relative, friend, or neighbour who is important in your life, take the time to recognize them and the positivity they offer. This Father’s Day, which is right around the corner on June 20th, take the holiday to heart by helping others celebrate the males who have [...]
You’ve Got The Whole World In Your Hands
by Jennifer Pownall on 28. May, 2010 in activities, indoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
World Environment Day is coming up on June 5th and with it comes the opportunity to celebrate many different aspects of the beautiful and diverse planet which we call home! Help children become involved in the festivities by suggesting that they make a personal commitment to conserve water or electricity, sign up for a shoreline [...]
Tiptoe Through The Tulips
by Jennifer Pownall on 24. May, 2010 in activities, indoor activities, outdoor activities, under the umbrella activity centre
It’s time to bare your sole. Both of them actually! Have a little fun this June 1st as you engage in activities centred on Go Barefoot Day! Of course, you must always be aware of your surroundings and of potential hazards when removing your shoes, but do something wonderfully out of the ordinary and
