Cooking with kids
Winter is a great time to teach kids about cooking. When everyone is stuck inside during inclement weather, why not gather in the kitchen to make cookies or dinner together? As a bonus, kids are invested in the result. “Children enjoy getting hands-on with chopping and prepping vegetables. I’ve noticed kids are more likely to…
Musically related
Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” For the families of Sangamon County, music also gives a way to pass time spent in the car, a cross-generational bonding experience and, sometimes, ample fodder for parent/child disagreement. Passing down a passion Nick…
Teaching kids about money
Can you remember how you first learned about money? For many of us, thinking about our earliest money memories may bring to mind lemonade stands, car washes or door-to-door fundraisers. Even more so, we probably have some sense of how our parents felt about money, and we may recall how they spoke about it in…
Family event calendar
Backgammon Club Ever play backgammon? Here’s your chance to try it. Backgammon games and lessons available for beginners every Wednesday. First time entry is free. Meets 6-9 p.m. at Harvest Market, 3001 Veterans Pkwy., 217-622-9447. Springfield Chess Club Chess, the ultimate game of strategy. Casual chess games for the public and club members of all…
Books that teach Black history
Sometimes we learn about the same brave and historic individuals each year during celebrations such as Black History Month, but this year, consider sharing some stories or biographies with your child of African American individuals who made a strong impact on American history, but may not have the same level of name recognition as others.…
STEM Fair returns
After a pandemic pause and a name change, the Central Illinois STEM Fair is back. Featuring dozens of exhibitors, the STEM Fair will be held March 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the Rochester High School Athletic Complex, located at 1 Rocket Drive in Rochester. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Parent volunteer and…
