1-2-3 Brain Break: Play with Your Pet

Brain breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power.  So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos and have some …

1-2-3 Brain Break: I Spy

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power.   So, in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Juggling

Brain breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power.  So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos and have some …

Getting Creative: Library Resources for Homemade Holiday Gifts

As a chill fills the air and mugs steam with tea and cocoa, many of us are looking to use time at home to get creative this holiday season. Homemade gifts bring a special personal touch to the holidays and provide a fun activity for the gift-giver. Looking to get in touch with your creative …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Get Moving!

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power.   So, in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos …