The shock of an innocent game of Peek-a-boo is thrilling and exciting for most babies. However, getting startled begins to wear on the psyche of toddlers and preschoolers, making the spooky Halloween season a particularly terrifying one. Fear is a perfectly normal emotion and can help children stay safe and cautiously approach new experiences. By… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Be Brave!
Category: Toddlers
Hands-On Busy Bags
Busy bags are little kits of pure 10 minute happiness. They're meant to be stowed away in your diaper bag or purse until that moment when you need a quick distraction for the kids. Another benefit to busy bags? They are educational through play! At my library, I hosted a busy bag party for two… Continue reading Hands-On Busy Bags
Boxes at the ready, get set, GO!
Due to the rave reviews of my colleagues, I decided to follow the massive librarian/parent following behind Drive-In Movies at the library--for the littlest hands. You can find other examples bathing the internet in a sort of brownish, boxy glow here, here, here, here, and here, and probably here. Sweet corrugated biscuits, let's get down… Continue reading Boxes at the ready, get set, GO!
Library Bonanza 