Homeschool Learning Activities at the Marathon Library Branch
Updated: Oct 26
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.
October 29: Halloween Crafts
Halloween crafts provide a fun and engaging way for children to express their creativity while also gaining educational benefits such as:
Fine motor skills
Storytelling
Math concepts
Vocabulary and spelling skills
November 5: Veterans Day Craft
Veterans Day Crafts will foster gratitude and patriotism in children. They will also encourage self-expression and creativity.
November 12: Microscopes
The benefits for children completed a microscope activity include:
Enhanced Learning
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Visual Learning
November 19: Thanksgiving Crafts
Through Thanksgiving crafts, children will learn to practice gratitude and gain a historical understanding of the holiday.
November 26: Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
December 3: Sand Art
Sand art teaches children fine motor skills, artistic expression, and concepts of math and volume.
December 10: Potions
By making potions, children will hone their fine motor skills and explore scientific topics, such as chemical reactions, through creative play.
December 17: Christmas-Themed Escape Room
Children will learn teamwork, collaboration, and critical thinking skills as they work together to solve a mystery.
December 24: Closed for Christmas Eve Holiday
December 31: Program Canceled for Countdown to Noon New Year’s Eve Party
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.
