Music is an excellent and fun way to help with early literacy skills, but music made for kids can sometimes be the most annoying sound ever created (think of some popular kids television shows with repetitive songs). It isn’t always though! There are lots of wonderful albums out there that even paren’ts can enjoy singing along […]
This year Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday December 24, and lasts until the evening of January 1. There are lots of wonderful stories celebrating the festival of lights, here are some suggested picture books to share. Be forewarned though, some of these stories will make you hungry! Be sure to have some latkes […]
To the tree! To the tree! Up the tree! Up the tree! Up they go to the top of the tree. Why? Will they work there? Will they play there? What is up there on top of that tree? A dog party! A big dog Party!P.D. Eastman, Go, Dog. Go! When I was little, the […]
Hush little baby, don't say a wordAnd never mind that noise you heardIt's just the beasts under your bedIn your closet, in your head… (Enter Sandman by Metallica) Recently I saw a humorous post floating around social media about a father who sings his child Enter Sandman by Metallica at bedtime, I found this very amusing […]
Last night my daughter asked me to name all of the colours in French, and I realized how poor my French skills are. Many Ontario students, like my daughter, are starting French Immersion this year, and I am already learning that it can be a challenge for paren’ts who don’t speak the language. My French […]
Summer is nearly over and it's already time to start planning ahead for Fall. We have some great programs coming up for children of all ages and we would love to see you there! Please register in person or by calling 416-395-5440. Preschool Programs: Baby Time: Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies […]
If your child doesn’t like to read on their own, and you have to force them to read the books sent home from school for homework, you are not alone! My daughter loves books, and loves being read to, but when I try to get her to read on her own it’s a struggle. She […]
Are you between 12-18 years old? Are you interested in music, dance, or martial arts? Join us at Barbara Frum on Monday July 13th, 2015 at 2:00 PM for an amazing introductory workshop to Capoeira run by Axe Capoeira Toronto. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines music, dance and martial arts. Complex and beautiful, Capoeira […]
Barbara Frum had a great time this year in our after school club – the kids made some awesome things like puppets, altered books, LED bracelets, Banana pianos, and stop motion movies. Check out some of the kids' amazing work below! Summer Reading Club Mural: Everyone worked really hard designing and colouring this beautiful mural for […]
National Aboriginal History Month is a time to recognize the historical contributions of Aboriginals in Canada, as well as the contributions and cultures of present-day Aboriginal communities. Throughout the month, Toronto Public Library is hosting a number of different programs for children and families at various branches across the city which you can check out here. You […]