Tag Archives: family-friendly activities

Make a Butterfly Sensory Bin This Weekend

This hands-on learning activity for little ones is fluttering fun Activities that stimulate a child’s senses are important for the development of important skills, such as motor skills, social skills and even language, math and science skills. And this Butterfly Sensory Bin stimulates lots of senses—perfect for little hands and growing minds. Picking up beads with tweezers and then threading …

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National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race Returns to Frederick

National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race Frederick

  After a three-year break, the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race is making its way back to the streets of Downtown Frederick on July 16. “People don’t normally see these bikes on the road,” says Jeanne Rhodes, event co-organizer. “If you are driving or walking, it really grabs the attention of someone when they see one.” Her husband and …

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Resources for Parents

We will be updating this list throughout the COVID-19 crisis. If you have information on an important resource for families or ways that parents and children can help their community, please email our editor Jessica Gregg at jgregg@midatlanticmedia.com. School Resources Check these websites for academic information and other resources provided to students. Frederick County Public Schools Frederick Community College COVID …

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10 Titles for Young Readers to Cherish

Happy Valentine’s Day! There’s a lot to love about this month and also these 10 books that share stories about all kinds of relationships. Board/Toddler ‘I Love All of Me by Lorie Ann Grover A short and sweet book that identifies all of the lovable parts of the body and the things that they do. Featuring a diverse cast of …

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