Learn the building blocks of computer science with one hour tutorials and activities presented by Hour of Code! Their step-by-step process introduce new blocks of code gradually and is sure to have you creating some awesome games within the hour!
This is one of Miss Laura’s son’s favourite bed time stories! Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site is written by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, and published by Chronicle Books. What books do you love to read before you go to bed?
Little Sister follows the story of Colleen, goth girl turned nun, as she reunites with her estranged family in Asheville, NC. Set during the 2008 Obama/Biden presidential campaign, this quirky dark comedy examines family dysfunction, trauma and politics. This film manages to be relatively fun and lighthearted despite the serious subject matter. Watch now on… Continue Reading Natalie Recommends: Little Sister
Did you know that vocabulary development during the preschool years is an indicator of reading skills and school success in general later on? Check out this article for some tips on how you can expand your child’s vocabulary!
Time for a Tiny TinkerCAD Design Challenge! What kind of cactus can you make in less than 2 minutes? Use TinkerCAD (www.tinkercad.com/) to create your design, and make sure you share your results with us!
Bounce along with this quick and easy rhyme! If you have any suggestions for rhymes or songs you’d like demonstrated, email spoland@innisfilidealab.ca!
Plink is a multimedia music experience that allows you to create music with anyone in the world, just by clicking a button! Did you create a new jam?
Get creative and learn to code at home! Join Library programmer, Max, and follow along with these step by step coding tutorials. Week 8: Pygame Zero Part 2.
Check out the Citizen Science projects on Zooniverse.org! Miss Laura’s favourite project is Snapshot Safari, where you can identify wildlife caught on camera! Check out the variety of projects they have available.
Roar!!! Here come the dinosaurs for some rhymes with Miss Jessica. Bring along your best dinosaur roars and sing along with her!