Photos by Jamie Alexander This Thanksgiving, why not cut down on your stress and let the kids decorate the tables? They will have fun crafting and you can focus on the real meal! Here are two easy turkey crafts that are perfect for your little ones to make. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Twist
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All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus By: J. Elizabeth Mills A haunted Halloween bus ride that will have children singing with excitement. THE SPOOKY WHEELS ON THE BUS is a humorous Halloween-themed version of
Halloween Popcorn Balls
Photos by Jamie Alexander Popcorn balls are always popular around Halloween. The classic type of popcorn balls include some candy-making work (sugar-melting, thermometers, etc) that not everybody is always interested in. That’s why this “melt everything together and be done with it” version is
The Book Nook
School of Fish Rocking the Tide By: Jane Yolen Starting at a new school is never easy, but it can also be really exciting. Beginning readers can follow along as one intrepid little fish goes through the many emotions associated with a new school experience! The Little School
Read, Read, Read!
Finding A Love For Reading Through HCS Read Program Four years ago, Henderson County Schools started the HCS Reads initiative as a way for the school district to partner with families in our community to inspire a love of reading. You may be familiar with the popular “Winter Reading Challenge”
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Photo By Jamie Alexander These cupcakes can be made with any cake mix (including boxed) and frosting that you’d like, making them both easy and customizable. They make a great treat for summer birthdays - the best part is they won’t melt like ice cream does! They can actually be easier to eat
Parent Profile
Missy Vanderpool Photo By: Darrin Phegley Tell us about your family? Kids, pets, etc. My husband, Matt, and I have been married almost 10 years. I have two sons, Dylan age 24 and Luke age 7, and a 3-year-old Labradoodle named Lilac. What do you do for a living and how long have
A Buzz-Worthy Craft
By 4th grade student Grace Millay | Photo By Jamie Alexander Today, I am going to show you how to make a bee. This can be a fun summer craft. Have fun! -Paint a toilet paper roll yellow. -Cut black construction paper into three strips. -Glue the strips on the toilet paper
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The Night Before Summer Vacation By: Natasha Wing A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there’s bound to be something overlooked, and what that is
Staying Home?
By Katie Beth Osborne, 6th grade “Mom! I’m booooooored!” Ever said these words on a day when you’re stuck at home? We’ve all had those days where we’re cooped up inside. Besides heading straight to your phone, iPad, or Playstation, there are all sorts of other things that you can do or learn.
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