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Learn at Home
Learn at Home
Here are some resources to help you learn from home, including links to to AVRCE. Learning at Home: AVRCE - Curriculum websites for students, families, and teachers Homeschooling in Nova Scotia - Activities, events, and a handy checklist Nova Scotia Museum - Good NS content and activities for all ages Rocket languages - Learn languages from home. Great resource for French immersion students Mi'kmaq history and culture - lessons from the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre Scholastic Learn at Home - activities by age group and interest Exploring by the seat of your pants- virtual science classroom events Skype a scientist -- sign up to talk online with a scientist! Let's Talk Science - activities, videos, challenges, lots of teaching resources
Homeschool Resources
Homeschool Resources
Homeschooling? We've gathered some resources for you! Don't forget to check our Virtual Programs for fun educational activities. FYI- Ask at your local library about a Homeschool Library Card. Registered Homeschoolers can borrow materials for an extended period! Take a look at our BOOKLISTS. We've put together one on Homeschooling and another on Play and Learning, as well as OTHERS. NS Education and Early Childhood Development - This website has information on Homeschooling in Nova Scotia. Schools Plus AVRCE- Offers parent and student support. Nova Scotia Curriculum- Curriculum for English and French students Nova Scotia Home Education Association - A group for those who homeschool in NS The Canadian Homeschooler - Includes info on how to get started. Homeschooling in Nova Scotia - News and information Homeschool.Today - Advice from the experts. Homeschool Legal Defence Association - Resources to get started. Learn at Home- Online resources gathered by AVRL staff Get Active- Borrow a Be Fit Kit for PE classes at home! Unschoolers- Currciulum ideas focused on learning facilitation. Unschooling Canada Association - Self-directed education Khan Academy - Free online curriculum Easy Peasy - Christian based curriculum Charlotte Mason Curriculum - Free online curriculum, Christian based Secular Homeschool Curriculum resources - Blog post with several links
Middleton - Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library
Santa and Rudolph Handprints
Middleton - Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library
Santa and Rudolph Handprints
December 15th (Tue)11:00am to 5:00pm
Quick! It's time to write your letter to Santa. Oh, you don't have any letter paper you say? Well don't fear little one, we have come to save the day! Appeal to the jolly ole fellow with a card that looks just like him! You will be on the nice list for sure! Oh what's that? You are afraid your letter won't get there on time? Well why don't you send your letter through express mail with a little help from Rudolph himself.Kit Includes:-Two (2) sheets of white construction paper-One (1) sheet of red construction paper-One (1) sheet of light brown construction paper-One (1) sheet of brown construction paper-One (1) piece of black construction paper-One (1) piece of pink construction paper*Will Require Glue*Other Materials that could be used:-MarkersInstructions are included.*Kits will be created in brown bags that can safely be distributed. You can pick up your kit anytime between Tuesday, December 15th and Saturday, December 19th at the Middleton library.Open to ages 4-10. Registration is required.
AVRL Virtual Program Space
Storytime Zoom With Barbara!
AVRL Virtual Program Space
Storytime Zoom With Barbara!
December 3rd (Thu)9:30am to 10:00am
Take part in the Storytime Tour! Each week we will have a different host from a different location. Virtual storytime is for kids and families. Each week, we will sing songs, share books, and more! Join from your own home for 30 minutes of library storytime fun with your friends from AVRL. This week Barbara hosts Storytime from the Berwick Library. Register now with this LINK. You can view AVRL's Zooming guidelines and how to create a Zoom account HERE. You will require a computer, tablet, or smartphone with audio and video capabilities.
New Children's Fiction Books
Children Fiction Books
Izzy in the doghouse
Isabel and Zoë are favorite friends --- most of the time. They have side-by-side cubbies at school. They never take off their friendship bracelets....
Children Fiction Books
The monster who wasn't
Imp, hatched in the underground monsters lair looking like a human boy, does not know where he fits, but Thunderguts, king of the ogres, has a...
Children Fiction Books
Amelia Bedelia wraps it up
Amelia Bedelia and her friends launch a holiday business-wrapping presents, baking cookies, hanging Christmas lights, addressing Christmas cards, and...
Children Fiction Books
My winter city
A boy, his father and their dog have a perfect day in a snowy city.
Children Fiction Books
Snow friends
When Oscar's boy is reluctant to take him for an early walk in the snow, Oscar decides to go by himself, and meets a new playmate, Daisy, and her...
Children Fiction Books
Click, clack, good night
Farmer Brown puts the other animals to bed but gives up on Duck, who sets out to find just the right spot--and snack--to help him sleep.
New Children's Non Fiction Books
Children Non-Fiction Books
Teatime around the world
A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful ways we can enjoy a cup of tea--or two! Let's go on...
Children Non-Fiction Books
Good night stories for rebel girls
Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who...
Children Non-Fiction Books
My very first cookbook
Watching mom or dad in the kitchen is usually a child's first introduction to cooking. And when that inevitable question pops up ("Can I help?"), now...
Children Non-Fiction Books
The golden goal
And faster than you could blink--not a second, but a fraction-- Crosby shot the puck before Miller reacted. It slipped through his pads and like that...
Children Non-Fiction Books
Ready, set, go!
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world, from track to gymnastics and baseball to...
Children Non-Fiction Books
Crayola : create it yourself : 52 colorful DIY craft projects for kids to create throughout the year
Inspire creativity with 52 seasonal arts and crafts activities from Crayola -- the number one name in color and classic DIY crafts for kids -- that...
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