Surfing the Net with Kids
Literature helps us navigate the world by shining a light on challenging and uncomfortable topics. Censorship leaves us in the dark. Of the 483 books that were challenged or banned in 2018, these are the Top 11 Most Challenged. The annual list is compiled by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom….[Continue]
This quick animation is simple, but it shows how filling and emptying a series of locks enables a ship to sail across Panama….[Continue]
From the California Academy of Sciences, here is a video that will get you ready to watch the next meteor shower….[Continue]
America’s first one-term president helped ensure the United States remained an independent nation. From Biography.com….[Continue]
Teach kids to protect themselves from the harmful rays of the sun. This is designed for teachers, parents, and 1st and 2nd graders. The story has animals, and a quiz at the end….[Continue]
Despicable Me has partnered with Olympic Gold Medallist, Stephanie Rice, to star alongside the Minions from Despicable Me 2 in a national sun safety campaign. Ms. Rice enlists the help of the Minions to provide some easy-to-understand tips that kids can follow to ensure they’re protected from harmful UV rays while outdoors….[Continue]
