Virtual Play. Learn. Connect.

Welcome to our Virtual Play. Learn. Connect.

Hello! Welcome to SPARK’s virtual Play Learn Connect! Play Learn Connect is an opportunity for families with children birth to 5 to learn about and interact with our community agencies and programs. Today we are starting with virtual play learn connect, a series of videos to help families learn about resources and programs, as well as engage in activities . Please enjoy our videos as if you have any questions please contact the agency directly or call SPARK at 630-896-4636. Thank you, stay healthy, and LIVE UNITED
Hola, Bienvenido al Jugar Aprender Conectar virtual de SPARK! Jugar Aprender Conectar es una oportunidad para las familias con niños de 0 a 5 años de aprender y interactuar con las agencias y organizaciones en la comunidad. Hoy estamos empezando con jugar aprender.

Home Visting Programs

Family Focus

Parents as Teachers is a free home visitation program that promotes the optimal early development. Serving prenatal to 3 years old. Contact us for more Information 773-707-6389
Mira el primer video de nuestra serie de Jugar.Aprender.Conectar. virtual. Family Focus Aurora esta presentando su programa de Padres Como Maestros
Padres como Maestros es un programa de visitas al hogar gratuito en cual se promueve el desarrollo en los niños desde el nacimiento. Nuestro programa esta disponible para mamas embarazadas y para niños menores de 3 anos. Llámenos para más información 773-707-6389

Nutrition

SNAP-Ed University of Illinois Extension

The videos include step-by-step instructions for a healthy snack recipe – Toasted Chickpeas. Enjoy the following information about the ingredients and how you can make each with your families from our local SNAP-Education Community Workers Cindy Glavin and Lily Aguero.
The videos include step-by-step instructions for a healthy snack recipe – Zesty Tortilla Chips. Enjoy the following information about the ingredients and how you can make each with your families from our local SNAP-Education Community Workers Cindy Glavin and Lily Aguero.
Welcome! University of Illinois Extension of DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties would like to introduce you to Orange Pork Chops, a tasty, nutritious, easy dinner idea from the Eat Move Save website. Enjoy!

Welcome! University of Illinois Extension of DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties would like to introduce you to Breakfast Smoothies, a delicious, nutritious and on-the-go option from the Eat Move Save website. Enjoy!

University of Illinois Extension of DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties would like to introduce you to Tortilla Cups with Eggs, a tasty, nutritious on-the-go breakfast idea from the Eat Move Save website. Enjoy!

University of Illinois Extension of DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties would like to introduce you to Eat Move Save’s Fish Tacos recipe. It’s a delicious, nutritious meal. Enjoy!

S.T.E.A.M.

Watch creativity bloom when you mix up this fun DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint from DuPage Children
UPDATED INFORMATION: All Aurora Public Library branches are now open for browsing and computer by appointment in addition to our curbside pickup service. While we are not currently offering programs in the building, we have a variety of virtual programs for all ages. Please visit our website for more information!
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The Aurora Public Library is aligning our reopening with the Restore Illinois plan. Currently our building is closed but we are offering Curbside pickup and public computing by appointment only at all of our three locations. While we cannot offer programs onsite, we do have a wide range of virtual programming for the whole family available through our social media and YouTube channels. We are excited to start offering a limited supply of free take home craft and STEM kits for families which need to be reserved through our website, www.aurorapubliclibrary.org.
Check out our first ever virtual Play. Learn. Connect. activity with this quick video on how to make homemade playdough with flour, salt and water.
Ice Cube Painting is a “cool” activity to try with your kiddos! Making and then playing with ice is scientific observation in its purest form.
Make this fun and easy Moon Dough with Hannah from SPARK! All you need is conditioner, corn starch and food coloring.
SPARK is open for appointments (virtual or in-person) and have evening and weekend availability with our bi-lingual staff. Give us a call at (630)896-4636 or email us at SPARK@foxvalleyunitedway.org for a free activity backpack
Art and science come together in this fun and messy technique of paper marbling. Don’t let the fun stop after the marbling process, the creativity continues when you put your beautiful new paper to use. Share your creations and design something special for a loved one! This activity is fun for children and adults to do together. Little ones can explore the enticing texture of shaving cream, but this medium should stay out of their mouths.


Literacy

Únete a nosotros para escuchar una historia virtual con David! El está leyendo “María Tenía una Llamita” por Angela Domínguez.

Vamos a provocar un amor por la lectura hoy!
Karla reading Meet the Care Bears. If you have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 crisis please fill out this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA

Movement

During this yoga adventure, join Tiffany for a picnic – in outer space! Tiffany King is a certified yoga instructor. This session lasts about 15 minutes and is appropriate for yogis ages 3 years and older.
Join Tiffany as she brings the book “Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen to life with simple yoga poses. Class length: approx. 17 minutes. Appropriate for yogis aged 2+.