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🌬️STEAM FUN: Make a Paper Pinwheel

Pinwheels are more than just a colourful toy, they’re a hands-on way to explore science, math, art, and even reading. This simple craft is a great little STEAM activity touching on various aspects of science, technology, engineering, art and math. 🌈 What You’ll Need A square piece of paper about 6x6 inches (construction paper or cardstock) Scissors A push pin/brad fastener or pipe cleaner (depending on child safety concerns) A pencil with an eraser or straw or even fort building sticks Single hole punch or sharp pencil for punching holes Glue stick or tape Ruler (optional) Markers, crayons, or stickers ✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Start with a square Trim your paper into a square (6x6 or 8x8 inches works well). 2. Decorate first Add colors, patterns, or drawing, this makes the spinning effect even more exciting. 3. Draw diagonal lines Lightly draw an “X” from corner to corner. (Think Jamaican or Scottish Flag) 4. Cut toward the center Cut along each line, stoppi...
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Children's Books That Highlight the Black Experience (0-5) yrs)

Black History Month isn’t the only time we read books that celebrate Black children, Black families, Black History and Black Excellence, to our children.

So as the month comes to an end, here are 7 such books I enjoy reading with my children right throughout the year. ❣️


1. Baby Goes To Market

Such a unique and vibrant story set in an African market. It teaches about kindness, community, African delicacies and customs and even counting.














2. Bippity Bop Barbershop














3. Dream Big Little One

Simple sentences about extraordinary black women who have made significant contributions to science, politics and the arts to name a few career  fields.


4. Full Full Of Love 

This book paints a picture of an intergenerational black family gathering for Sunday dinner. It's such a warm and inviting story. 


5. I Love My Hair












6. When God Made You

Such lovely poetry celebrating the black child and children in general. It's definitely one that both children and parents enjoy.



7. Whose Knees Are These?




What books that celebrate Black children, Black families, Black History and Black Excellence, do you enjoy reading to your children? 


You can share your favourites in the comments below.

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