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 Our deep admiration to you for reading, playing, singing, and investigating with children you love.
Mr Brian picked some great Mother's Day books to read, all available free online via Hoopla.
Enjoy this simple craft your kids can make for a family member they love.
DowntownEvanston.org and Spark Raw Media created a moving video about the people and organizations in Evanston that are helping keep us safe and fed. Do you need help or want to volunteer?
Speedy Snail has a new way to slow down and appreciate the moment.
For the month of May we will be empowering girls with In Honor Of Women. Join us each week for readings, discussions and reflection.
Learning Challenges and Programs!
We have a new STEM Challenge for you: build a simple catapult.
Quick! Your kids have two days left to complete the latest EvanSTEM challenge on coding. Want more coding for your kids? Try Code Break.
Netflix has free documentaries with accompanying learning guides.
Make a family newsletter. Everyone can get involved in this family-friendly activity.
Love graphic novels? Host your own Comic-Con at home. Or sign up for Graphic Novel Book Club on Saturday, May 9 at 1 pm.
Teach your child to read or to improve reading. Home Reading Helper offers short videos on how to help your child learn to read with short sessions for each grade level, pre-K through 3rd grade.
Love our FalconCam? Take a look at some other animals on live webcams including a kitten rescue and a puppy playroom! Watch an animal for a period of time, jot down questions you have about their lives, and use our online resources to find some answers.
Could you use some support for pandemic parenting? Family Action Network (FAN) is hosting a free virtual event with psychologist Lisa Damour, Ph.D.,on Tuesday, May 5, 7 pm: Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under Covid-19
Movement, Exercise, and Meditation
 Check out Mr. Brian's Doggy Hokey Pokey
Chicago Parent shares great workout videos for parents and kids of different ages. Get moving together!
Enjoy meditation or other healing nature experiences with guidance from the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Learn some new dance moves while listening to your favorite songs with Zumba for Kids.
 Ms. Martha's Theater with Kitchen Supplies tells the story of the Three Billy Goats and Gruff and gives some great ideas for fun with ordinary items!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has a whole curriculum for older kids about interpreting texts, enjoying theater games and creating a theater learning experience at home.
Bedtime Flannel Stories with Ms. Leigh
Ms. Kim offers a storytime and craft about flowers
Shaker Songs with Ms. Laura
Listen to Evanston Symphony Orchestra's videos for some music appreciation time.
Mr Brian wants you to vote for your favorite picture books of the decade!
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