Storytime, Birthday Edition: Amy Usiak from Evergreen Health reads If You Had Your Birthday on the Moon by Joyce Lapin
If you had your birthday party on the moon, what would it be like? Blast off to an extraterrestrial celebration and find out!
Special thanks to Pat Dwyer, a loving Oma, and Evergreen Health for their help in making these possible!
Storytime, Birthday Edition: Melissa Meyer from Evergreen Health reads I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel.
The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere.
Special thanks to Pat Dwyer, a loving Oma, and Evergreen Health for their help in making these possible!
By: Amelia Schrader
Senior Manager of Learning and Education
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Construction Paper
Brown or Black Marker or Crayon
Henna Design Inspiration
Activity Time: 5-10 minutes
Social Studies Cultures Art
Happy belated birthday, Explore & More! As we celebrate our first anniversary at Canalside and our 26th birthday as a children’s museum we are also reflecting on how people celebrate milestones around the world! In many cultures, Henna or Mehndi is used to celebrate births, weddings, holidays and other important milestones. This intricate art from varies by region. In India designs are usually resemble paisley patterns while Arabic henna usually comprises of vines or large floral patterns. African henna is different still with bold, more geometric designs.
Step 1: Trace each of your hands on the piece of construction paper.
Step 2: Draw henna inspired designs on each of your hands. What culture are you going to represent in your design? Geometric like African henna? Floral like Arabic henna? Or paisley like Indian henna? Regardless of what designs inspire you this beautiful art form is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday!
Henna (Mehndi) – a temporary body art that results from the staining of the skin using natural dyes from a mignonette tree.
Storytime, Birthday Edition: Rachel Voelkle-Kuhlmann from Evergreen Health reads My Two Moms and Me by Michael Joosten.
Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that follows busy moms and their kids throughout their day—eating breakfast, going on a playdate, heading to the pool for a swim, and settling back in at night with a bedtime story and a good-night lullaby. LGBTQ+ parents and their friends and families will welcome this inclusive and cheerful book that reflects their own lives and family makeup.
Special thanks to Pat Dwyer, a loving Oma, and Evergreen Health for their help in making these possible!
Storytime, Birthday Edition: Jacob Marsh from Evergreen Health reads Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders.
Ceåçlebrate the 40th anniversary of the Rainbow Pride Flag with the very first picture book to tell its remarkable and inspiring history!
Special thanks to Pat Dwyer, a loving Oma, and Evergreen Health for their help in making these possible!
