Local videographer Melvin Brown of VideoMann Productions brought the community
together to dance to Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy.”
Brown and other local videographers recorded the dancing and compiled it into a video:
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Take time to read a book today!
It is never too early to start reading to children. Children of all ages enjoy having stories read to them. Reading, cuddling up on a couch or reading before a child takes a nap or goes to sleep at night, is comforting for the child. This special time together builds a bond, take the time to read to the children in your life.
- Read slowly, this gives children time to think about what you are reading.
- Change your voice for different characters, or read in a softer voice from some characters, louder for others. A sing song voice is fun for young children.
- Share a picture book with a child and have them tell you a story from the pictures!
- Read every day!
- Children have favorites, so don’t worry if they want the same story every day, but add a few others so they can develop new favorites.
- Talk about the story, ask the children what was their favorite part. Let them share the story back to you or their parents!
- Do arts and crafts about the story. Have them draw you a picture about the story.
- If the children are old enough to read themselves, have them read you a story. Alternate, you read, they read. This will encourage them to read more!
- Have fun, read stories about subjects you and the children enjoy!
- Turn off the TV and computer and read!
Celebrate National Bubble Day!
Celebrate National Bubble Day! Kids and adults of all ages enjoy the colors, shapes and possibilities of bubbles.
Create a beautiful portrait or just make homemade bubbles for an afternoon of fun and adventure.
Bubble Burst Paintings
Blowing bubbles never seems to lose its charm for little kids, but here’s a colorful way to make a good thing even better. To start, stir 2 tablespoons of tempera paint or 15 drops of food coloring into a 1/2-cup of bubble solution. Then tape a large piece of paper to a fence or between two trees and have your child blow the bubbles against it. The end result will likely be more about the process than the final product, but he’ll love watching the bubbles hit the paper and burst into vibrant circles and splatters.
Homemade Bubble Recipe
This recipe is a winner. It’s easy to mix up–and inexpensive to boot. Simply stir together 6 parts water, 2 parts Joy dishwashing liquid (this brand works the best), and 3/4 part corn syrup. Store in a covered container.
Have your kids try experimenting with a variety of homemade bubble wands: pipe cleaners bent into interesting shapes, cookie cutters, yogurt lids with the centers cut out, and so on. For a giant bubblemaker, cut off the top and bottom of a large metal can with a can opener and hammer the inside edges until they are smooth (a parent’s job). Dip either end in the solution and wave through the air.
For more fun, try these additional bubble-making techniques.