16 Jul, 2024

Technology Tips for Kids: Pair Apps with Physical Activities

Technology is all around us and is a part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age, so building a healthy relationship needs to start now. Our Tech Tips for Kids series will help you set up your child for success.  Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Pair Apps with Physical Activities […]

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SNAP Science Explorers at Home: Build a Monster

Welcome to SNAP (Special Needs and Autism-Friendly Programs) Science Explorers – At Home edition! Plano Public Library brings you an at-home version of a STEAM activity that you might see at our SNAP Science Explorers program. Keep reading for an introduction to the topic and activity as well as step-by-step instructions (with pictures).   Build a Monster Even though monsters can sometimes be […]

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Technology Tips for Kids: Model Healthy Technology Behaviors

Technology is all around us and is a part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age, so building a healthy relationship needs to start now. Our Tech Tips for Kids series will help you set-up your child for success.  Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Model Healthy Technology Behaviors As we […]

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SNAP Storytime at Home: Colors

Welcome to SNAP Storytime at Home! SNAP refers to Special Needs and Autism-Friendly Programming, a category which includes a selection of specialty programs for a very important audience. Keep reading to see the books, flannel activity, and movement activity that will let you create your very own SNAP storytime experience at home.   Read About the Topic & Activity Today’s SNAP Storytime is […]

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Plano Learns: Art Shop

Explore financial literacy with art! Assign monetary values to different art supplies and set a budget to “shop” with before creating your own masterpiece. It’s never been a busier time to be a kid. With all the other things that kids have going on these days, there are some things that may not get the attention […]

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Summer Learning 2021: Explore at Your Library

Summer is here again, and it’s time to Explore at Your Library with Summer Learning 2021. Join us for reading, programs (online and in person) and activity challenges throughout the summer.  For more information about Summer Learning 2021, join us for our kickoff event from Wednesday, June 2 to Saturday, June 5 at all five library locations. […]

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Technology Tips for Kids: Selecting Appropriate Apps

Technology is all around us and is a part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age so building a healthy relationship with technology needs to start now. Our Tech Tips for Kids series will help you set your child up for success.  Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Selecting Appropriate […]

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Technology Tips for Kids: Create a Routine

Technology is all around us and is a part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age, so building a healthy relationship needs to start now. Our Tech Tips for Kids series will help you set-up your child for success.  Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Create a Routine Most children do […]

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Technology Tips for Kids: Use Apps and Games to Prepare Your Child for New Experiences

Technology is all around us and is part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age, so building a healthy relationship with technology needs to start now. Our Tech Tip for Kids will help you set your child up for success.  Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Use apps and games […]

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