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Parents and Kids
What's New for Parents and Children at PDL
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New: Teacher’s Headquarters provides online help for Portage teachers and Media Specialists
Ever wonder what the library provides free of charge for teachers? We have gathered resources, tips, and contacts together for you in one place. Try our Teacher’s Headquarters section on the library site. The Headquarters can be found in the “Parents and Kids” section of the Continue… -
2 Fun Indoor Games for Families
Both of these games are great for different ages, and small or large groups. One-Handed Race — Players either work alone or in pairs. Using 1 hand each, they must complete tasks in the fastest time. Possible tasks are writing your name, tearing the paper into 4 pieces, putting pennies in a Continue… -
Online Tests and Skill Builders
As a Portage District Library card holder, you can access online tests and skill building exercises through an online service called Learning Express Library. This is a great collection of skill building and diagnostic tests for all grade levels. There are also practice tests and help for those Continue… -
Book Review: The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
This book has been chosen as the featured picture book for the Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book program. Mr. Fish is very sad. One by one, his sea creature friends try to cheer him up, but it takes something truly special to turn his frown upside down. With great rhyme and Continue… -
Book Review: Little Hoot by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace
From the creators of Little Pea comes another picture book that turns a familiar parent-child argument on its side. Little Hoot is a good little owl who loves school and playing hide and seek with his friends. However, there is one thing Little Hoots does not like… bedtime. This is because Continue…
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