Inspired by subscription boxes that surged in popularity during 2020, "Little Pages & Play Box" was born at my library for the youngest of our users: ages 2 and under. The following crafts vary in their end result but many serve to provide: A tactile experience while creating the craft or with the final product.… Continue reading 30 Easy Crafts for Babies & Toddlers
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Virtual Sunshine Squad: Spread Love
One of the greatest things that adults can do is nurture a generation of children who love, respect, and care for themselves and others. Simple acts of kindness are simple and effective ways to empower children to spread love throughout their community. Many mommy bloggers have taken up the 14 Day Spread Love Challenge starting… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Spread Love
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Take a Breath
Almost every emotional management strategy for kids includes the power of the breath. Scientifically speaking, when humans enter a highly stressed state, our prefrontal cortex--the part of our brain responsible for rational thinking--is impaired. Through deep breathing exercises, you force your body to focus on another activity, you can slow the rapid beating of your… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Take a Breath
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Let’s Share
As part of a very generous and sharing-centric profession, I love to share! But did I always? Like when I was a toddler or preschooler? Hell to the no. Nowadays, caregivers, educators, and experts are seeking to reframe the concept of "sharing" beyond a begrudging act of giving up a beloved toy. Instead, the focus… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Let’s Share
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Managing Your Grouchies
As someone who scours the internet for storytime content for slightly niche themes, it's finally time I jumped back in the saddle and gave back. Two years later, and what a wild and completely normal time it has been. As with most librarians who had the ability and resources to do so, I shifted all… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Managing Your Grouchies
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