Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center
Weekly Web links: Let's Learn about...
During the height of the COVID-19 crisis, we brainstormed about how to best provide programs of value to families. And so, our 9-week "Let's Learn about" series was born. Along with multiple weekly story times, we compiled lists of helpful links centered around a weekly theme. For each week of the series, our children's librarian read stories related to a theme and led an activity that was easy for families to complete at home.
June 1-7: Let's Learn about Summer
This week's theme is Summer. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories then use these links to discover exciting activities and resources to enjoy summer!
Printables: Summer schedule for kids
10 fun backyard activities for kids
Easy toddler pinwheel tutorial
Article: Why free play is the best summer school
9 activities to make the most out of the summer
6 tips to survive a COVID-19 summer with your kids
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
May 26-31: Let's Learn about America
This week's theme is America. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories then use these links to discover activities and resources related to America.
Memorial Day facts and traditions
Article: Bias, compromise, and teaching history to children
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
May 18-24: Let's Learn about Friendship
This week's theme is Friendship. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories then use these links to discover activities and resources related to friendship.
14 free friendship bracelet patterns
Guide your kids to choose the right friends and be a good friend themselves
Article: The outsize influence of your middle-school friends
Children's books about friendship
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
May 11-17: Let's Learn about Forts
This week's theme is Forts. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories then use these links to find some fun activities related to forts.
25 indoor forts for kids with cabin fever
16 toys you can make with an empty box
Engineering for kids: fort building
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
May 4-10: Let's Learn about DIY
This week's theme is DIY. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories then use these links to find simple and fun do-it-yourself projects you can do from home.
26 DIY projects that make your kids say, "Whoa!"
Melting crayons: Give new life to broken crayons
17 DIY games for outdoor family fun
5 crazy simple ways to fill family game night with fun
How to make pinecone bird feeders
Make a rainbow bright paper lantern
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
April 27-May 3: Let's Learn about Bugs
This week's theme is bugs. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories about bugs. Then, use these links to learn more about the creepy-crawly world of bugs!
Bug activities for preschoolers
Printable insect activity sheets
Make bug fossils from play-dough
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
April 20-26: Let's Learn about Plants
This week's theme is plants. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories about plants. Then, use these links to learn more about the green world of plants!
Video: How does a seed become a plant?
All about plants printable (requires free account)
Indoor plants for the small-space gardener
Tips for arranging indoor plants
To plant or not to plant (worksheet)
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
April 13-19: Let's Learn about Health & Fitness
This week's theme is health & fitness. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories about health & fitness. Then, use these links for inspiration!
5 tips to maximize your workouts
10 surprising ways to get kids eating healthy
12 family-friendly recipes to cook together
30 easy recipes your kids can make all by themselves
Cardio workout for kids and adults
9 free nutrition worksheets for kids
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.
April 6-12: Let's Learn about Germs
This week's theme is germs. First, listen to Ms. Taylor reading stories about germs. Then, use these links to explore some "germy" ideas and learn more about these little guys that can be both friend and foe.
Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infection
Infectious germs: Where they love to hide
Learn about germs, science projects
Teaching about germs for kids: Making it fun, making it real, making it stick
Free printable germs worksheets for kindergarten
Make this cute germ blow painting art with straws
*Inclusion of links does not imply library approval or endorsement of any website or the information contained therein.