IDEAL AGE: 3+

Sharing Stories: If You Find a Rock by Peggy Christian

Snuggle up for a calming story about rocks in nature and take a neighborhood stroll for a geological adventure.

Curiosity prepares your child’s brain for learning! Encourage your child’s natural curiosity to help them stay focused and engaged as they learn about the world around them.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? By Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

Listen to a storytime and be inspired to create your own dinosaur friends to take on adventures.

Reading books together helps your child remember new words and learn to read and write!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Family Memory Quilt with Callaloo Kids

Enjoy a reading of Callaloo: The Trickster and the Magic Quilt by Author Marjuan Canady and create a family memory quilt.

Cultural awareness and tradition play important roles in helping young children develop a positive sense of identity and confidence.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

A Storytime with Angelina Ballerina by Author Katharine Holabird

All Angelina wants to do is dance! Listen to this reading of Angelina Ballerina by author Katharine Holabird and be inspired to make a mouse-sized costume of your own!

By encouraging your child’s artistic choices you are helping them develop the confidence and self–esteem needed to express themselves creatively.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Mindfulness and Movement

Learn about mindfulness and how to include meditation in your everyday schedule with this storytime and exercise from our friends at The Culture Tree.

Yoga poses stretch your muscles and increase your range of motion. With regular practice, it will improve your flexibility, and keep your mind and body healthy!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

A Storytime with The Color Monster by Anna Llenas

The Color Monster explores a colorful rainbow of feelings and emotions. Create your own color monster storyboard!

Sometimes emotions can be hard to share and understand. Naming feelings and having open conversations will help your child be able to recognize and manage their feelings.

IDEAL AGE: 1+

I’d Know You Anywhere by Nancy Tillman

What makes you special? What makes you who you are? Watch and listen to this storytime of I’d Know You Anywhere by Nancy Tillman.

Boost your child’s self-esteem and language development by reading stories, asking questions, and talking together about your special traits.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Family Storybook

Create a scrapbook to share your family’s stories. Include your child’s artwork and photos and take turns reading and sharing stories together.

Your child learns more language talking with you than from watching TV. Everyday conversations lead to reading later on!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Holi Stories: Indian Festival of Colors

CMOM community partner The Culture Tree shares stories and activities to celebrate Holi, the Indian festival of colors.

Celebrating and learning about other cultures and celebrations increases children’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the world around them.