We are thrilled to announce that our program is now available
online! Families, if you still need to finish the program (or if you haven’t
had a chance to start yet and would like to begin), you are in luck. We would
be delighted to have you engage in our simple, virtual program.
In our Creative Corner, you’ll find that each of our selections has been read and recorded by some familiar MHNS friendly faces. The corresponding activity cards with questions, vocabulary, and optional supplementary projects are also available. Simply listen to each story and complete the activity card options as you like.
When you complete all 12 titles (either all virtually or in combination with what you completed already), please let your classroom teachers know. We will make sure your child receives a certificate and a stuffed bear.
Families, if you happen to have Book Bears selections at home, could you please set them aside somewhere safe so that we may collect them at a later date? Thanks so much.
We wish you all health, happiness, and some special reading time with your little ones. We miss you all very much.
Your Book Bears Librarians
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Miss Karen will be hosting virtual music classes each week. Check back for more!
Miss Laura will be hosting virtual art classes each week. Check back for more!
From Miss Shawna:
St Patrick’s Day first
to 20 game and CVC puzzles (consonant vowel consonant)
https://www.adabofgluewilldo.com/?s=st+patrick
St Patrick’s Day Bingo
https://abcsofliteracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/StPatricksDaySightWordBingoGame.pdf
St Patrick’s Day 100 Chart Mystery Picture
https://abcsofliteracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/StPatricksDaySightWordBingoGame.pdf
Lucky Letters
https://thelettersofliteracy.com/st-patricks-day-letter-tracing-printables/
Activities:
Make a leprechaun trap
Skittle rainbow experiment
https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/skittles-rainbow-science-experiment
Make Green playdoh
Go on a scavenger hunt outside looking for shamrocks
Mix blue and yellow paint together
Cards for the Front-line
We have two parents from different families working on the front lines. One is a nurse currently working in the Bio-containment unit (BCU) at the University of Maryland Medical Center. and the other works at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring.
They has shared with us that so many people are working very hard throughout the hospital, to take care of all of the patients during this uncertain time. Staff have received some cards, snacks, and rubber band bracelets to hold their masks off their ears from children, and it always brings a smile to their face. Many of them are distancing from their families to keep them safe and do not get to live with their own children right now.
While everyone is quarantined at home, a fun activity would be to make Cards for the Front-line. Children can draw pictures, write a little note to those who are working so hard for everyone’s safety. Nurses and providers cannot do their job without support services. These people work on the front lines with them and risk exposure. They don’t get as much recognition. Those people include housekeeping, environmental services, food service, and security. It would be nice to include them as well.
If you and your family are interested in sending notes please address them to:
Cards for the Front-line
c/o Amelia Wilson
6220 Longled Pine Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
and/or
Cards for the Font-line
c/o James Buffkin
You will also find a template below if you need ideas, or be creative and make your own!
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,my mother would say to me....look for the helpers.You will always find people who are helping.
A new program designed to help children from birth to age 5 become better prepared for school!
Believing that parents are a child’s first and best teacher, Howard County Government is providing free access to ReadyRosie for all Howard County families.
ReadyRosie is an innovative educational service that provides parents and caregivers with instructional videos that can be used to build their child’s school readiness skills. Delivered by email or text, ReadyRosie demonstrates how to turn every day activities into teachable moments. The activities shown are simple, take only a few minutes to complete and are available in English and Spanish.
Spring season at the farm is a special time. The farm comes alive after the long winter months with baby animals, bright green, healthy vegetables and beautiful flowers. You will see some new animals at the farm as well as visit with some "old friends" like Captain Jack.
Facebook Live ~ Coffee with Baby Goats
Join Audrey Kaiss, and MHNS alum, as she takes us on a tour of her families beloved farm. You will learn about:
We thank Wesley who is in Miss Sarah's 2s class, Audrey and their family, for sharing this wonderful virtual field trip!
Let us go to the Maryland Zoo!
We can’t take the school bus this time,
but we can still have a jolly visit online!
Which animals will you see?
What adventures will we have?
Check out the links for resources, activities and happy times!
Virtual Maryland Zoo Scavenger Hunt
Maryland Zoo Scavenger Hunt II
Looking to bring some of the fun from the Robinson Nature Center into your home?
Please join our staff and animals in the videos below!
The Raccoon Who Slept Through Summer (Puppet Show)
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Read by Eric Carle |
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Wiggle ~ Read by Miss Anne |
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The Night Before St. Patrick's Day ~ Read by Miss Shawna |
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Rainbows Pt. 1 ~ Read by Miss Laurie |
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Rainbows Pt. 2 ~ Activity With Miss Laurie |
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Not a Box ~ Read by Miss Susan |
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Let it Go, Frozen ~ With Miss Susan and Kurt |
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Love ~ Read by Miss Shelley |
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Night Rabbits ~ Read by Miss Shelley |
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Dinosaurs Love Underpants ~ Read by Miss Sarah W. |
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The Color Monster ~ Read by Miss Sarah W. |
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My Spring Robin ~ Read by Miss Karen R. |
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Hopper Hunts for Spring ~ Read by Miss Karen R. |
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Mrs. Honey's Hat ~ Read by Miss Karen W. |
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An Extraordinary Egg ~ Read by Miss Karen R. |
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Hedgehugs ~ Read by Miss Shawna plus Activity! |
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How to Make and Apple Pie and See the World ~ Read by Miss Andrea (Enrichment) |
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I Can Read with My Eyes Shut ~ Read by Miss Cassie |
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Iggy Peck, Architect ~ Read by Miss Jen |
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Llama Llama Easter ~ Read by Miss Karen W. |
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Ten Easter Eggs ~ Read by Miss Karen W. |
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The Night Before Easter ~ Read by Miss Shawna |
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Down on the Farm ~ Read by Miss Cassie |
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It's Earth Day! ~ Read by Miss Cassie |
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NEW class April 1st!!
Local dance studio providing FREE virtual ballet classes! |
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Livestreaming performances and an expanded lineup of digital learning activities and workshops, which are all available for free online.
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There's nothing like experiencing the National Aquarium firsthand—but our live cams are the next best thing! Tune into our Blacktip Reef, Jellies Invasion and Pacific Coral Reef livestreams and enjoy a piece of the Aquarium from home. * Please note our cameras are only live streaming during business hours. After hours please enjoy a previously recorded live stream segment. |
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Willems—he of the beloved Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Knuffle Bunny, and the Elephant and Piggy series, though you already knew that—is the current Education Artist in Residence at the Kennedy Center. He says his livestream will virtually invite “learners of all ages” into his studio and encourage them to draw and write with him.
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Where Science and Technology Connect!
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With kids at home and parents looking for educational activities, many of our favorite authors are offering online read alouds and activities on social media.
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Free preschool printable worksheets.
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Many parents are looking for ways to occupy their children at home all day. Rather than turning to screens for an easy babysitter, there are many creative and educational activities that can keep children productively happy without fancy art supplies.
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Free print and play activities through the end of March
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Stuck at home with the kids for a while? Need some activities to keep them active? Look no further! Last year, we hosted virtual farm tours for students to watch in their classrooms. But, those can be viewed on YouTube now! For kids aged 4 to 9, watch our tour from Dutch Hollow Farm. Kids aged 10-13 will enjoy our virtual tour from Will-O-Crest Farm. High school kids can enjoy our tour from JoBo Holsteins Farm. |
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The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a major rethinking of how the digital resources from across the Smithsonian’s 19 museums, 9 major research centers, the National Zoo, and more, can be used together, for learning.
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Explore, watch & play!
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Songs & videos, printables, and more!
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Join Laurie Bernker as she and her band share some musical fun throughout each day.
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Audible is offering free books through their link, for ages 0-18.
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Teaching remotely for grades K-12, free resources and startegies.
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Free social emotional learning activities
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Where learning is an adventure
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Find fun, free educational sites for activites
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How to make shadow puppets. Parents & Gurdians can find some really fun projects too!
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Fine motor skills for 2s
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Check out the latest version of the Get Moving Today! From SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators. Each month, you’ll find fun ways to help preschoolers be active. The activities are perfect for children to do at home with their families or at daycare!
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Resources for learning with technology as well as printable choice boards for math, reading, art, music & movement.
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Play bingo by generating numbers with this online bingo number generator. This generator lets you pick bingo balls one at a time randomly so that you can call out the number to friends and family. Print out free bingo cards here!
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Looking for family friendly resources to help you get outside, get active, explore science at home and be a citizen scientist? Enjoy nature activities to keep the whole family engaged and entertained.
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Virtual STEM activities and events that can keep you and your children's brains engaged! virtual STEM activities and events that can keep you and your children's brains engaged!
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Facebook Live! Every week day 12:30pm. Live animal encounter stories, and smiles. You can also visit their webpage for more fun!
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20 Virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids!
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Featuring three distinct blocks of educational programming, targeted to early learners, the middle grades, and high school at home learning.
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Now through May 29th, join Howard County Library System's new program to track your reading, play fun educational mini-games, and find mission lists full of awesome activities! Discover HCLS e-resources along the way! Earn points and unlock badges as you go.
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Find classes and presentations in the areas of math, science, and literature.
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Hop to making some Easter sensory bottles! Your kiddos will love exploring these bunny, carrot, and egg hunt sensory bottles in your classroom or home.
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Kacey the Quality Koala and Maryland EXCELS will be sharing daily fun and educational activities and mealtime discussion questions for families and child care programs. Be sure to visit this page or social media each day!
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Mental Health Matters'! Children's Mental Health Week May 4th-8th
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COVID-19 Resources for Families
Why Can't I Go To School? Social Story
To keep staff and students safe and minimize the spread of COVID-19, many schools around the world have closed their doors. For children, this abrupt disruption to routine can feel confusing and scary. Translated into six languages, this social story answers the question, “Why Can’t I Go to School?” in simple and reassuring terms. https://consciousdiscipline.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Free-Resources/Printable-Posters-Tools-Activities/FREE-Printable-Why-Cant-I-Go-to-School-Social-Story.pdf
COVID-19: Five Helpful Responses for Families
