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Are you a kid? Do you have questions? Are both those answers YES? Then you’re in the right spot! Check out our website and explore the different games, activities and tasks all designed to meet you where YOU are!
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They say, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb”. Learning Snacks is here to help you end the month with some creative crafts and springtime fun!
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This week, we welcome back the colors of spring. The next season brings shades like green, yellow, and purple back to our gardens, and the colorful Hindu holiday, Holi, which celebrates the end of winter, love, and the triumph of good over evil.
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It’s your lucky day! This week’s Learning Snacks has arrived! Even though today is Pi Day, don’t fill up on fun too early! We end the week with St. Patrick’s Day. Try a new recipe, read a new silly story, or craft a beautiful piece of art.
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March is Women’s History Month! This year’s theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”. As we honor the women who raised us, we also honor women who made our world better throughout history. International Women’s Day on March 8th is the perfect time to share stories and give thanks to all the special women in your life!
Ramadan also begins this week on March 10th. Starting at sundown, Muslim families will begin their month-long, dawn-to-sunset fast to mark this holy time in the calendar.
is about Lyla Loops and her fantastical blue sidekick, Stu, who use creative and strategic problem-solving and critical thinking skills to help their family, friends, and community!
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Learning SnacksOn this Leap Day, we are beginning to get ready for Read Across America 2024! Beginning next week, classrooms and families all about the nation will celebrate with reading marathons and read-alouds. This all leads up to Read Across America Day on March 7th. This year’s theme is celebrating a world of diverse readers.
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Learning SnacksFebruary is Black History Month and it’s never too early to share the amazing stories and accomplishments of Black leaders in history and today. Discussing the resilience of Black men and women heroes can help children better understand our country’s history and the importance of fighting for what is right.
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Learning SnacksThis long President’s Day weekend means extra opportunities for spending family time together! This Saturday is Random Acts of Kindness Day. When doing a random act of kindness, we mustn’t expect anything in return. Have a one-of-a-KIND weekend with this week’s Learning Snacks!
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Learning SnacksValentine's Day is on Wednesday, February 14th! This time of year, we celebrate love, friendship, and kindness with friends and family. Spread the love this week with these Valentine’s Day crafts and activities!
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Learning SnacksPremiering on February 5th, Lyla in the Loop is a hilariously engaging show for children 4-8 to practice creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills! Lyla and her friends and family love to use their imagination and creativity to solve problems in their community!
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Learning SnacksWith all this snow on the ground and cold weather, you may be feeling that winter blues. Luckily, this week’s Learning Snacks Newsletter is here, with online games and teachable moments for all ages!
Learning resources for curious families are supported by The Hearst Foundation, The Robert & Marguerite Derx Foundation, The Susan Howarth Foundation, Andy and Bonnie McKirdy and CT Humanities.