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Gardening resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)
Posted 05/19/21 by Morgan R
Many of the libraries have community gardens for you to pick from. After you read these books, check out the community gardens at the Birmingham, Lagrange, Locke, Maumee, Mott, and Toledo Heights branches.
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eBooks About Rain for Little Learners (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3)
Posted 04/28/21 by Morgan R
Have you ever heard that April showers bring May flowers? Rain is important to help everything grow.
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Poetry Resources for PreK-Grade 3
Posted 04/16/21 by Morgan R
Poems are words put together using rhythm, patterns, and rhymes to express thoughts and emotions. April is National Poetry Month.
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Spring Resources for Grades PreK-3
Posted 03/29/21 by Morgan R
Spring will warm up the weather and bring back the animals. What are the things you like to do in spring?
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Women's History Month for PreK-3
Posted 02/22/21 by Ann H
March is Women's History month and is a great time to discover and celebrate women and their many contributions throughout history.
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Presidents' Day for Grades PreK-3
Posted 02/10/21 by Morgan R
President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It was originally a celebration of George Washington, the first president, but now it is a celebration for all presidents.
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100th Day of School for PreK-3
Posted 02/09/21 by Ann H
Celebrate 100 days of learning!
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Explore Art for PreK-3
Posted 01/08/21 by Morgan R
Art is anything that is beautiful to look at- it can express ideas or emotions. You can make art out of any material.
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Animal Hibernation for PreK-3
Posted 01/06/21 by Morgan R
What happens to certain animals during the Winter? Some hibernate- they stay in their homes and rest during the cold Winter months.
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Snowy Days for PreK-3
Posted 01/05/21 by Morgan R
What do you like to do when there’s a snowy day? Do you make forts, have a snowball fight, or snuggle up to read?
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Caldecott Winners for PreK-3
Posted 01/05/21 by Morgan R
The Caldecott Medal is given to one children's picture book a year. The award winners are announced every January.
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Spread Kindness for PreK-3
Posted 11/23/20 by School Engagement
Even small acts of kindness can change the world.
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Better Together for PreK-3
Posted 11/23/20 by School Engagement
Explore our differences and similarities. What makes you special? What does community mean?
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Elections & Voting for PreK-3
Posted 10/26/20 by School Engagement
Read-Watch-Do! - Learn about elections and voting with these eBooks, movies and activities.
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Stay Healthy for PreK-3
Posted 10/14/20 by School Engagement
Learn about germs and how doctors help keep us healthy with these eBooks, movies and activities. Use your Library card and PIN to access these resources.
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Fire Safety Month
Posted 09/25/20 by School Engagement
Learn about fire safety and the work firefighters do with these ebooks, movies and activities.
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Apples
Posted 09/25/20 by School Engagement
Learn about the life cycle of apples and the story of Johnny Appleseed with these ebooks, movies and activities.
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Autumn Leaves
Posted 09/25/20 by School Engagement
Weekly Themed Digital Resource Collection for grades PreK-3. Learn why leaves change color in the fall with these ebooks, movies and activities.
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