Storytime Spotlight: Hey-Ho, To Mars We’ll Go!

March 20, 2019

Staring out into the dark, starry night, have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to Mars? At some point in our lives, we all dream about what it would be like to experience weightlessness in space as we travel to distant planets or galaxies. This wonder begins in early childhood as children begin to notice the sun, moon, stars, and clouds in the sky.

Developing Emergent Writing Skills

March 14, 2019

10 Steps to Shakespeare
by Debbie Keiser

St. Patrick’s Day Math Activities

March 11, 2019

Pots of gold, shamrocks, and rainbows are symbols of St. Patrick’s Day that are ripe with learning material. Kick your St. Patrick’s Day celebration up a notch with these fun preschool math activities.

A Purim Celebration

March 7, 2019

The holiday of Purim is arguably the most joyous day of the Jewish year. Purim marks the time that Queen Esther helped save the Jewish people from being harmed by Haman, a confidant to King Achashverosh, who did not agree with the customs of Jewish people. (You can read a detailed account of the story here.) If you are approaching Purim from a Christian lens, it is helpful to know that King Achashverosh is referred to as King Xerxes in the book of Esther in the New International Version of the Bible (it will also explain variations in the spellings of certain names).

Lunar New Year 2019: Year of the Pig

February 5, 2019

February 5, 2019 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year. The holiday begins on the night of the first new moon of the year and continues for the next several days, as the moon gets fuller. For this reason, the holiday can occur in January or February, depending on the year and phase of the moon. During this time, people celebrate with family by decorating their homes, eating special foods, and attending festivals. They also do lots of cleaning, as this time of year marks the arrival of spring, and springtime is known for renewal.

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