Posted by: wpbkids on: November 4, 2009
Animal Antics is taking over the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace, yet again! Animal Antics is a fun, interactive, natural history series provided in part by the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and presented by their cool Education Director, Eric Gehring. If you are in K-3, join us on for this FREE program on November 17 [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: November 2, 2009
Oh my! The Palm Beach Zoo will bring live animals…live animals for an interactive, educational program for families! On November 8 at 2pm bring the whole bunch to be a part of this special event specialized just for you. The program is FREE, parking is FREE, and there is no registration! What an awesome opportunity.
Be [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: September 25, 2009
Monday was our grand opening to Fab Lab 4 Kids: A Computer Class Just 4 Kids in grades 3-6. It’s not just a class where you can surf the web and listen to a teacher telling you about websites…boring!
This is a one hour class focused on one software per meeting. This past Monday we learned about a software [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: August 18, 2009
My sister librarian, Ms. Jennifer, sent me some information on home literacy environment, which is defined as standing support mechanisms that assists in early literacy. Grow-a-Reader BookList by Kidbibs provides a list of some support mechanisms/conditions that help children develop literacy:
Parents who read
Parents who write
A home where there are many types of reading materials: newspaper, [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: August 17, 2009
My sister librarian, Ms. Kim, and I were talking about different lunch options for her children. One of her boys enjoy PB&J sandwiches, but doesn’t like them soggy, which they are by the time lunch comes around. Her other boys enjoy variety and not necessarily a quick fix, like the normal sandwich, fruit, and drink. [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: August 12, 2009
The month of August is often the warmest of all, with the sun shining every chance it gets. During this time, we often choose to cool off at the pool, water parks, and the beach with our little ones. There are many parents and caregivers out there that spend an ample amount of time looking for [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: July 27, 2009
Come join us for the fair of the summer, the Education Fair at the West Palm Beach Public Library.
Check it out!!!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
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Posted by: wpbkids on: June 27, 2009
The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has joined the commitment with the White House and the Corporation for National & Community Service on their “Summer Education Service Initiative.” This initiative focuses on summer reading loss, as many of the reading gains made during the school year is often lost during the summer.
The NBCDI encourages [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: June 10, 2009
My good friend is giving birth in early August. With only 2 more months left and the rising anticipation of meeting her new baby, Mommy is getting really anxious.
There has yet to be a baby shower set up for them and I really do not want to wait until one is prepared to give them [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: June 8, 2009
Come celebrate Pollinator Day with the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. It is their second annual celebration and there is even more free fun on the menu this year.
On Saturday June 27, 2009 you will learn about pollinators, such as bees, bats and insects. You will also learn about the important relationship between [...]
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