This book is AMAZING! I laughed, I cried, I was angry. No wonder it won multiple awards. There were so many emotions and I think Elizabeth Acevedo has become one of my favorite YA authors. After listening to With the Fire On High a few weeks ago, I knew this…
Ever wanted to make your own ceramic figures or model with clay? Try this simple recipe for making your own air dry clay. There’s a lot of variations on this recipe, so feel free to experiment and find a version that works for you! Here’s a short tutorial we made…
If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo, author of The Poet , which won the National Book Award in 2018. Like her previous book, Acevedo does not disappoint With the Fire on High! The story is about Emoni Santiago, an…
I don’t know about you, but I am terrible at crafts! I usually try to keep them super easy, like this paper organizer I made out of an old cereal box. Any snack box will do, too. These are great for organizing papers you need for school and hobbies. Also,…
As I’ve been ordering online, I’ve noticed all the packaging that comes with my supplies and I wanted to find a way to re-purpose the material. Here is a a simple cardboard pencil holder I made from cardboard and glue. I’ll post a painted project later this week! What can…
Since you’re doing schoolwork from home, why not try gardening as a fun and relaxing hobby to help you de-stress from your workload! Here are some easy DIY planters you can make from milk cartons. These are also great for storing pens, markers, and all types of crafting supplies to…
Here’s a simple DIY to upcycle an old t-shirt into a reusable bag. These bags are easy to make and keep clean! What you’ll need: Old t-shirt Scissors Ruler Instructions Cut the sleeves, neckline, and bottom seam off the shirt. Using the ruler, cut 1-inch-wide strips along the bottom of…
By far one of the easiest origami activities you can do, once you get the hang of it. And all you need is a single strip of paper. I’ve used old wrapping paper to make colorful designs. Construction paper and magazine paper also work, as long as they aren’t too…
Check out our new eBook service in our eLibrary. Teen Book Cloud! Find books geared towards junior high and high school students. There’s everything from graphic novels, videos, audiobooks, and enhanced books that help read the pages for you. I’m excited for some new graphic novels and added Vincent by…
Doing school work and studying at home can have many challenges and distractions. Here are some videos that will help you study effectively while at home, school, or wherever you may be! The 9 Best Scientific Study Tips. This video uses fun illustrations to explain study tips. How to Study…
