September 3, 2010

Owls Rock!

Filed under: Elementary students — Youth Blog @ 1:41 pm

Coming soon to a Theater near you!
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole is out in theaters on September 24th!  The movie is based on the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky, and if you haven’t read the books yet, check them out!

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August 31, 2010

Back-to-School Jokes and Stories!

Filed under: Elementary students, Funny, Kid-friendly websites, Reading, Teens, Tweens — Youth Blog @ 11:22 am

laughingWant to talk to a new friend, but don’t have anything to say?  Try a joke or interesting story!

Look at some great jokes from these great websites:     activity village, schooljokes,  and ducksters, or check out some great books in the joke section in the library (just ask the librarian). 

Some samples:  

Today my teacher yelled at me for something I didn’t do.
What was that?
My homework!

Teacher: If this class doesn’t stop making so much noise I’ll go crazy ?
Class: Too late, we haven’t made a sound for an hour!

A great story to tell:

chinaschoolBack to School in China

Going back to school in China is no joke.  A bridge is to be built in a Chinese village where children are forced to cross a raging torrent on a steel cable to get to school.

Nearly 500 children, from Maji village in Fugong town, Yunnan province, cross the most dangerous stretch of the Nujiang River each day.  They fasten themselves to the cable with a metal carabineer and a rope and slide across the 200 metre wide canyon, reports the Beijing News.

The youngest student, A Qia, 4, has to go over by herself each day. ‘I have to hand walk for about 60 metres, since my light weight makes me stop about two thirds of the way across,’ she said. The villagers say that usually four-year-old children are taken by their parents, and begin to go by themselves from the age of five.

A Pu, 5, who was stuck in the middle of the cable for nearly 20 minutes once, told reporters, ‘I used to dream of having a bridge, but then I learned that my dream was too expensive.’  However, officials have finally agreed to spend £35,000 on a bridge after a TV programme was made about the children’s dangerous daily journey.

Have a fun and funny back-to-school, everyone!

August 27, 2010

Go West!

Filed under: Funny, Teens, Tweens, Videos — Youth Blog @ 9:52 am

In celebration of the Oregon Trail game being fixed our youth games computer, here’s a “trailer” for the upcoming Oregon Trail ”movie.” Enjoy!

August 25, 2010

Goin’ to the Fair?

Filed under: Animals, Elementary students, Preschoolers, Teens, Tweens — Youth Blog @ 10:06 am

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It’s time for the Chelsea Community Fair, August 24-28.

Come to the Nature’s Creation of Life Barn and see baby chicks being hatched!

There are also baby sheep, goats and pigs on display!

There’s tons to do at the Fair: demolition derby events and tractor pulls as well as a wide selection of livestock judging, crafts, exhibits and exhibitors, midway games and rides and so much more!

Come on down!

August 20, 2010

More Summer Fun: Sleepover Pillowcase!

Filed under: Elementary students, Teens, Tweens — Youth Blog @ 4:58 pm

pillowTrying to cram in some last minute summer fun with a great sleepover party?

Commemorate your last summer days with your best friends by creating a decorative pillowcase.  Just buy cheap white pillowcases for everyone, and some fabric paint markers.  Write the name of your party on the top, then decorate away!

Have everyone sign each other’s pillowcases and make a small design.  It will be a treasured keepsake for years to come!

August 19, 2010

Beach reads

Filed under: Elementary students, Preschoolers, Reading — Youth Blog @ 10:24 am

Check out our display of beach books in the picture book area.

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Parenting Beach Reads

August 17, 2010

Beat the Heat!

Filed under: Elementary students, Parents — Youth Blog @ 5:53 pm

gamesThink it’s too hot to be outside?  Try playing one of these games (courtesy of Disney’s Family Fun) to cool off!

Even though Shark Week is officially over, this Squash the Sharks game will make the heat a bit more bareable.
Or, if throwing things is more your style, the Water Balloon Catch or Sponge-Toss will help cool you down. 
And if you’re STILL too hot, this variation on laser-tag or paintball is sure to do the trick!

For a tasty treat after a day of water fun, make some homemade ice cream in a bag!

August 16, 2010

Summer Word Fun!–Try Mad Libs!

Filed under: Funny, Reading, Teens, Tweens — Youth Blog @ 10:00 am

crazykidDo you like to be crazy?  Keep busy in the dog days of summer with hilarious word fun! 

Try this summer mad lib from Scholastic, and these  libs on  summer camp summer fun , a summer report , and summer plans from Wacky Web Tales!

Traveling around the country this summer?  Try these libs on the beach, camping, road trips, or even fun at the library!

Mad libs are really funny, and great practice for english class!

August 12, 2010

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Filed under: Elementary students, Preschoolers, Sports, Teens, Tweens — Youth Blog @ 2:14 pm

Sounds and Sights Fest is over and the Chelsea Fair doesn’t start for another week! What to do?chelsea_bulldogs

Here are some family friendly ideas:
Friday night 6pm–FREE Kids Event at the Chelsea Football Stadium:  Support the Bulldogs! Meet the team! Practice with the players! Click here for more info.

Saturday and Sunday–DEXTER DAZE:  Artists, entertainment, a parade at 10:00am Saturday, children’s music, and Colors the Clown.  Click here for more info.

In case you want to venture further afield:Milford memories
Friday, Saturday and Sunday–MILFORD MEMORIES: a summer festival, with more artists, entertainment and a Kids Central Activity Tent,  with craft activities including beading, painting, foam and glitter! Plus a fishing tournament and ice cream eating contest. Click here for more info.

August 11, 2010

Jazz up your back-to-school supplies!

Filed under: Elementary students, Kid-friendly websites, Teens, Tweens — Youth Blog @ 11:24 am

schoolnotebookExcited to get back to school but bored with the same old school supplies?  Design your own cool back-to-school supplies and impress your friends with your creativity! 

The Disney Family Fun Back-to-School website describes many fun ideas that you can use to brighten up your notebooks, bags, and pens.  Create book blankets, locket pockets, pencil buddies, blue jean book bags, secret code backpack chains, and many more fun items! 

schoolbagThe website offers information on back-to-school accessories, printables, games, nutritional but tasty breakfasts, yummy lunches, and even tips for parents on your morning routine, helping at school, and more!

Make trendy homemade school supplies kids will be proud to bring to school!

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