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ZooBean: Handpicked Books for Kids

Zoobean: User Generated Curation of Children’s Book Recommendations Sometimes, browsing the children’s department at the local library for a perfect new book to read as a family can be overwhelming. If you’ve brought your kids with you, chances are there is little time to peruse the stacks, or you might just be at a loss as to what titles will match your child’s current interests. Librarians in the children’s department are a… Read More

Category: Hilltown Families, Reading Lists, Web Review Tags: Early Literacy, Literacy, Reading lists, Web Review, Zoobean

Web Review: St. Nicholas & Sinterklaas Celebrations

St. Nicholas Center: Discovering the Truth About Santa Claus Material about St. Nicholas, “lover of the poor and patron saint of children.” Features background about this 4th-century saint, illustrated descriptions of St. Nicholas customs from around the world (such as Sinterklaas celebrations on December 6 in the Netherlands), and activities, crafts, recipes, and stories related to St. Nicholas celebrations. The gallery provides images of St. Nicholas from cards, toys, church banners, and… Read More

Category: History, Holidays, Links, Religion, Web Review, Winter Holiday Events Tags: Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Web Review

Web Review: Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Web site: teacher.scholastic.com. Scholastic presents a collection of material for homeschooling families, school teachers and students in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15. WEB SITE FEATURES: An interactive map showing Hispanic history in the America An annotated listing of Latinos in history Interview transcripts with recent famous Latinos (such as astronaut Ellen Ochoa) Research guide on the Spanish missions in California Teacher guide, games and more!

Category: Cultural Events, Education, History, Homeschooling, Resources, Web Review Tags: Curriculum, Education, Ellen Ochoa, Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, History, Latino, Scholastic, Spanish Missions, Teacher Guide, Web Review

Web Review: The Online Menorah

The Online Menorah Introduction to the meaning of Hanukkah and the Hanukkah menorah. Features background about why Hanukkah is celebrated, the basic rules associated with the use of the menorah (what one may use to light the candles, and how one lights the candles), and audio, with English translations, of three blessings that are recited when the candles are lit. Also includes links to more detailed material about Hanukkah. From a Jewish… Read More