Homeschool Learning Activities at the Marathon Library Branch

Many of the homeschool families in the Florida Keys call the Marathon Library their classroom on Thursday mornings.  We not only offer activities and enrichment opportunities for the kids but a place for the parents to socialize and interact with each other. Each week we welcome children Kindergarten and Pre-school age at 10 am then first grade and up at 11 am.

Here's what we've got coming up:

April 9: Entrepreneurship Day 

The benefits of entrepreneurship day for children include: 

• Encouraging creativity 

• Fostering teamwork 

• Building confidence 

• Learning about business 

• Applying knowledge 

• Solving real-world problems 

  
  

April 16: Bridge Building 

When children participate in constructing bridges, they will learn: 

• To understand forces such as gravity  

• STEM integration 

• Creativity and problem-solving 

• Safety and responsibility 

• Community awareness 

  
  

April 23: Earth Day Craft 

By making Earth Day crafts, children will learn: 

• Cultural Awareness 

• Creativity and Imagination 

• Fine Motor Skills 

• Environmental Education 

• Social Skills 

• Problem-Solving 

April 30: Adopt a (Stuffed) Pet Day 

The SPCA will be visiting the library to teach children the importance of adoption, the adoption process, the mission of the SPCA, and how they can help. Children will also participate in a craft where they will adopt their own stuffed pets! 

May 7: Mother’s Day Craft 

When children make Mother’s Day crafts, they will learn: 

• Creativity and Artistic Expression 

• Memory-Making 

• Skill Development 

• Connection 

• Gratitude 

May 14: Microscopes 

The benefits for children completed a microscope activity include: 

• Enhanced Learning 

• Critical Thinking 

• Attention to Detail 

• Collaboration 

• Visual Learning 

May 21: Memorial Day Craft 

When making crafts for Memorial Day, children will learn: 

• About the significance of Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by military personnel 

• To be creative 

• Family bonding 

• Emotional development 

May 28: Vision Board Collage 

By creating a vision board collage, children are encouraged to: 

• Set goals 

• Foster creativity 

• Boost motivation 

• Develop visualization skills 

• Build self-confidence  

• Plan and organize 

• Gain accountability

Homeschool help at home

Outside of the Thursday morning programs, we have lots of ways to help enrich your child's education. Check out our Homework Help page for links to books, videos, research resources and more. We now have a Book Club In A Bag collection for kids and teens! And download the Homeschool Parents Guide from Mango Languages, here - you can sign up for this language-learning app at no cost with your Monroe County Public Library card.

Questions? Stop by the Library at 3490 Overseas Highway, or give us a call at 305-743-5156. You can also contact us online any time.