February 2021

Personal Snow Party (Tuesday, Feb 2nd)
Tuesday, Feb 2nd is Groundhog Day! Looking for some activities to do with the kids to celebrate?  Consider getting some of fun artificial snow (thanks, Hoorig) and have a snow party at home (with your own household;)!

Valentine Heart Ornament Craft (Saturday, Feb 6th)
You and your child can work together to sew a small heart pillow. The craft time will take place over zoom; just pick your supplies via their Grab and Go service beforehand.  Book early,  as spots are going fast!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/7321730

Narwhal and Jelly Author Talk (Monday, Feb 8th)
Do your kids like graphic novels?   If so, this event is for you!  The author of the popular Narwhal and Jelly series will be doing a talk (and giving a drawing lesson).  4-4:30pm

Currently it looks like some e-versions of these books are available through the library catalog (hard copies are already checked out).

However, Amazon also has a great deal right now where you can get the first three books and a poster for $12.  Maybe hang up the poster and enjoy some P&J sandwiches and jello cups for a themed celebration!

https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/7244743

Valentine’s Day Virtual Party the Library (Friday, Feb. 12th)
One of our favorite musicians will be leading songs in English, Chinese, and Spanish! And of course the wonderful Librarians Sharon and Alex will be there.  They will also lead us in a craft! Can’t wait!  5:30 pm
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/7353892

Mythical Creatures of the Air (Thursday, Feb. 25th)
Librarian Alex will be leading us in another talk on mythical creatures.  The last one was a blast and this one promises to be just as good!  4-4:30 pm
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/7333358

STEM Curiodyssey Virtual Gala (Thursday, Feb 25th)
Join the folks at Curiodyssey for a free science party online.  Fun starts at 7 pm.
https://curiodyssey.org/curiodyssey-gala/?mc_cid=eb3152759c&mc_eid=3ff96cd74f

Free Flower and Veggie Seeds from the MV Library (Anytime)
One my neighbors recently reminded me of the library’s cool seed program.  You can pick up your packets when you grab your books.  Thanks, Karin!
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/library/services/seedlibrary.asp

Pajama Dance Parties (Thursdays)
Every Thursday evening join Librarian Sharon for a little dance party in your pajamas (from the comfort of your living room)!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/7331492

Zoos Opening Soon
Oakland Zoo and Happy Hallow are now open to the general public, as well as Curiodyssey for members.  They are all limiting the number of visitors, so make your reservations early.  Also, the outdoor area of San Jose Discovery Museum is open.  And the new (well, old but remodeled) Palo Alto Children’s Museum has flamingos you can watch from outside for free right now!

YMCA Classes
I’ve been a big fan and evangelist for the YMCA for several years now, and have been so pleased with how they’ve handled the pandemic — from providing childcare for essential workers to creating safe avenues for staying healthy in both mind and body.
https://www.ymcasv.org/schedules/group-exercise-schedule/el-camino-ymca

Kindergarten Warmup (Fridays)
I just love the MV Library (Can you tell?!).  They are having a weekly Zoom session on Friday mornings 10-10:30 am to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten.  This month is all about Social Awareness.
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/6962396

Parenting with Love and Logic
A local church is hosting an online multiple week parenting class called Love and Logic.  I went through the materials a few months ago, and enjoyed the class and thought the facilitator was excellent.
https://sfc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/494/responses/new

February Parenting Book Club
Shoot me an email if you’d like to discuss this month’s book:
Playful Parenting: An Exciting New Approach to Raising Children That Will Help You Nurture Close Connections, Solve Behavior Problems, and Encourage Confidence by Lawrence J. Cohen

March: Explosive Child, The: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W. Greene PhD