Here are just a few fun, screen-free crafts to keep kids entertained on long summer afternoons– all reusing pieces of cardboard that you may have lying around your house!
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6 Fabulous Fathers in the Animal Kingdom
Father’s Day is almost here! It’s the perfect time of year to celebrate our favorite dads. But while we know all of the great things that an awesome human dad does for his kids, what about all of the animal dads out there? Here are just a few of our favorite wild and wonderful animal […]
Are Humans the Only Animals That Use Language?
Did you know that April 23 is both English Language Day and Spanish Language Day? It’s a great way to celebrate our shared communication! Interestingly, it also falls one day after Earth Day, a day for honoring our connection with the other living things that call our planet home. It is easy to say that […]
6 Reasons to Love Libraries (and Librarians!)
It’s National Library Week! You might say we’re biased, but we love our libraries, and we’re excited to share all of the reasons to appreciate your local libraries—and librarians. If you haven’t been to the library much since the turn of the millennium, you’ll find that things have changed. Libraries aren’t just stacks of books […]
5 Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love with Reading
Who doesn’t love settling down with a good book on a crisp fall day? Well, plenty of people, it turns out. The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has reported a historic drop in the percentage of kids who say they love to read. In 2023, only 14 percent of 13-year-olds […]
14 Amazing Trailblazers to Know About for Women’s History Month
Quick! Who was the first American woman to become a doctor? What about a lawyer? The February 2025 issue of COBBLESTONE Magazine is all about 19th century American women who blazed paths in professions traditionally filled by men! From famous firsts to boundary breakers, these 19th century women helped shape the world as we know […]
10 Surprising Things That Were Invented by Mistake
Who says mistakes are always a bad thing? If not for mix-ups and failed experiments, we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods, toys, and other everyday items! Sometimes, the creative process just doesn’t go the way you planned. These ingenious creators looked at their unexpected results, saw a chance to innovate, and took it […]
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosa Parks
When you hear the name “Rosa Parks,” you instantly picture that iconic image: a dignified woman refusing to leave her seat on a city bus. Still, there’s far more to any human life than just one moment in time. In honor of Black History Month, here are some fascinating facts about Rosa Parks that you […]
6 Kid-Friendly Crafts and Recipes for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is here! It’s the most fluffy, sugary day of the year! Harness the boundless energy that your kids will no doubt display on this day and use it for something creative! Here are six fun activities from our award-winning children’s magazines that you can try at home, including free printable Valentines! Love Potion […]
14 Spectacular Facts for the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year is here! This January 29, the Year of the Dragon comes to an end and we roll into the Year of the Snake! We’ll be the first to admit that snakes get kind of a bad reputation. In folklore, mythology, and popular media alike, you’ll often see snakes portrayed as villains, traitors, […]
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