M. Mattes

We put out the supplies and people came! There were eight projects to choose from and all enjoyed creating and making the crafts their own. [fsg_gallery id=”7″]

Kids in kindergarten through second grade joined us for Young Artists. We learned about how we can repeat various shapes and colors to make patterns. And we worked on shading. Gobble, gobble! [fsg_gallery id=”4″]

Each month kids gather with just their imaginations and a pile of Legos. Check out their awesome creations! [fsg_gallery id=”9″]

Kids never get tired of playing with Legos.  And here is proof.  Check out their amazing creations! [fsg_gallery id=”8″]

This month was all about BEARS. We read funny stories, like Hands Off my Honey and Bedtime for Bears. Then we danced to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear and made a bear out of the letter B. Now it's time for hibernation! [fsg_gallery id=”10″]

What could be more fun than books coming to life?! The Mad Hatters of the Junior League of Chicago came to perform stories for us. They shared the joy and fun of reading by re-enacting children's books. [fsg_gallery id=”11″]

We partnered with District 158's Parent Tot to bring you a fun family evening with award-winning musician Laura Doherty. Families gathered at the Chesak Elementary gym to dance and clap along to the catchy rhythms! [fsg_gallery id=”12″]

Families had fun playing bingo and winning Thanksgiving-related prizes! [fsg_gallery id=”13″]

Families enjoyed spending time reading to our volunteer dogs and maybe even making a new friend. Too cute! [fsg_gallery id=”14″]

We celebrated the release of "The Long Haul", the new book in the Wimpy Kid series. Kids earned Wimpy dollars to get prizes by dressing as a Wimpy Kid character, playing games and knowing Wimpy Kid trivia. Two lucky winners took home a copy of the new book! [fsg_gallery id=”15″]