by April Lammert | Feb 7, 2023 | All Ages, Coffee & Kids, Home Page Feature
By: Beth Jacobson For years, schools have been using STEM activities with students. What is STEM? The letters STEM stand for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (Sometimes you’ll see STEAM which is the same thing, but adds the “A” for Art.) Now, don’t get...
by April Lammert | Jan 4, 2023 | Coffee & Kids, Home Page Feature, Kids Blog
By Ann Asbeck Think how often we say “Point to your ears (nose, eyes, mouth”) to young children. Think how often we share songs or rhymes such as “Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.” These activities are part of young learning from and about seeing, hearing, smelling,...
by April Lammert | Oct 31, 2022 | Coffee & Kids, Home Page Feature
By: Mari Lynn Garbowicz During our Coffee and Kids discussions many questions from parents have centered around child development. In previous months we shared with you information about 3 and 4 year olds. This month, we will explore the world of the five year old....
by April Lammert | Oct 3, 2022 | Coffee & Kids, Home Page Feature, Uncategorized
By: Beth Jacobson During our Coffee and Kids discussions many questions from parents have centered around child development. Last month we shared with you information about 3 year olds. This month, let’s explore 4 year old milestones. As my son grew to be 3, 4, and...
by April Lammert | Sep 2, 2022 | Coffee & Kids, Home Page Feature
From September to November, Coffee and Kids articles will focus on developmental milestones for early childhood, specifically for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. At most every gathering with parents, we are asked “Is it normal for my child to…?” or “What should I expect to...
by April Lammert | Jun 3, 2022 | Coffee & Kids, Kids Blog
In last month’s Coffee &Kids article in the Library Page, the importance of making connections in the learning process was discussed. Summer offers particular opportunities for making connections that may be less likely during the school year and in the...
