Author: Cie

  • Gratitude Paper Chain

    Gratitude Paper Chain

    Arco really likes and misses his teacher, Ms. Bridge. He remembered the time she taught them to make a paper chain. “If I make a chain for her,” Arco thought, “she will know that I liked doing the activity, and I can show her more things about why she is a nice teacher. Keep reading…

  • Kidsbridge Power Charger 

    Kidsbridge Power Charger 

    Juan’s Abuela told him that everybody has hidden powers to feel and do. She showed him how to make a Kidsbridge Power Charger and he learned his family members’ hidden powers. Juan hopes you have as much fun as he did playing this game with his family. He even video-called his friend Ruby and they…

  • Marching Bands

    Marching Bands

    Arco’s Grandpa lives far away but every Sunday, he Skypes Arco. He is glad that Grandpa figured out how the two of them can stay in touch even though they can’t be near each other. This Sunday Grandpa told Arco about when he was much younger and played an instrument in a college marching band.…

  • A Capella

    A Capella

    Anita wanted to surprise Grandfather when they had their next Skype visit. Grandfather liked silly songs. Anita was practicing the song she had chosen out loud: “A peanut sitting on a railroad track, his heart was all a flutter. Along came the 5:15. Whoo, Whoo, peanut butter!” Anita sang without any other instruments to help…

  • Labyrinth – Mindful Walking

    Labyrinth – Mindful Walking

    Anita just found out that Saturday, May 2nd is International Labyrinth Day! But what is a labyrinth? Her friend Marianne shared this video of a labyrinth she created in her front yard. Anita was so excited after the video that she drew her own in chalk on her driveway. She and her family are going…

  • Active Letters

    Active Letters

    Juan plopped himself on the floor. He twisted his body into one shape, a second shape, a third shape, a fourth shape. “That’s it!” he giggled. His sister took photos as he made the four shapes again. He sent the photos with a text to Lalo – “Hi! Can you guess what I’m doing in…

  • Camouflage Game

    Camouflage Game

    Iris is glad that she has her brother sister to play with while everyone is safe at home.  Some of her friends don’t have any siblings with them! Her friend Juan posted this video and shared a great game that he came up with to play with his friend Ruby.

  • Disability Etiquette

    Disability Etiquette

    Ruby helps her friend Arco realize that a name is all you need. Experience a read-aloud-play and video about how to talk to and about people with all types of abilities.

  • Favorite Calming Place

    Favorite Calming Place

    Lalo’s friend Teresa loves working in her garden. Watch, listen and breathe as Teresa helps transport you outside to YOUR favorite calming place!

  • Learn an African Dance

    Learn an African Dance

    Anita’s aunt told her that learning new ways to move your body keeps your brain healthy and mind open to doing things differently. People all over the world have always danced to express their feelings, relieve stress, and restore their energy. Her aunt shared this video of a woman born in Zimbabwe (a country in…