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Celebrating Juneteenth in 2023

The Imagine Institute recognizes Juneteenth as a federal holiday In 2020, the Imagine Institute’s leadership and staff joined the national movement supporting the recognition of the Juneteenth holiday as a vital celebration to the nation’s true independence, as many of our nation’s citizen, specifically African Americans, were exempt from freedom’s granted during the original liberation of the United States from the British Empire. The following year, the Imagine Institute was proud to witness the state of Washington join other states in recognizing

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Get Outside for a Bike Ride!

May is National Bike Month, and it’s a good way to encourage kids to get outside and ride a bike, or maybe start learning for the first time. In fact, Sunday May 7th is National Ride a Bike Day. This is always held on the first Sunday of May, and organizers in many communities hold events to try to get more people interested in how cycling can be both important and fun. National Bike Month was started in 1956 and is promoted

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Celebrating Earth Day: What’s it All About?

As we take some time to celebrate Earth Day, we wanted to share some of the history of the event, and let you know about some activities you could do with kids to teach them about the importance of the world we live on. Earth Day was started on April 22, 1970 by a group of university student activists and a senator from Wisconsin. It was created as a way to set aside time to educate people about the environment, and what

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day With Kids

When March rolls around, it’s time to break out the greent-shirt and grab your four-leaf clovers to help celebrateSt. Patrick’s Day. It’s usually known as an Irish celebration, but it can be fun for kids of all ethnicities. Here are just a few activities providers can do during March to celebrate the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Finding Treasure – One of the stories surrounding St. Patrick’s Day is that there is a pot of gold at the end

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A graphic with a photo of a little girl dancing with glow sticks and text that reads "Black History Month Playlist"

A Playlist ft. Black Musical Artists

Today is the last day of Black History Month, but we can celebrate Black history, culture, and lives every day. Renata Bryant, Community and Advocacy Specialist at Imagine, put together a playlist of music by Black artists, with a mix of songs for littles and their caregivers. Here are a few highlights from the last six decades for your next dance party: “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” by Stevie Wonder (1967) – This is one of Motown great Stevie Wonder’s first hits. The bass

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Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

During the month of February, many providers are looking for different activities to do with kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Of course, most providers will have kids make Valentine’s Day cards to give to their friends, but there are many other things you can help them create during this heart-filled holiday. We have come up with just a few activities for you to enjoy with your kids. Lace and Heart Prints in Playdough – Instead of using paint to create prints on

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Holiday Activities for Kids

There is a lot going on this time of year, and it’s important to help kids celebrate the different winter holidays. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, making an activity for the holiday is a good way to help kids celebrate, and learn about the different days people observe. Here are just a few ideas to get kids interested and involved this time of year. New Year Resolutions List – This can be something you do with kids that is easy

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A picture of a family enjoying a winter or holiday activity.

Winter Activities for Kids This Season

With the weather getting colder, many providers are looking for activities to do indoors this Winter. We are also getting closer to several holidays, but no matter what you celebrate, these activities will have kids enjoying the season and having fun! Coffee Filter Snowflakes – There are a number of ways to have kids make snowflakes, but using a coffee filter seems to be the easiest. Use the round filters and have kids paint or draw designs on them. You can also

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Four children peek out from behind a tree in a forest, laughing and playing

Help Kids Appreciate the Planet for Earth Day and Arbor Day

April 22 is Earth Day and April 29 is Arbor Day! Signs of spring are popping up everywhere, and kids are eager to get outside and play in the sunshine. Help them appreciate our beautiful planet and celebrate two great holidays with these activities! Science and Sensory Play Go play! Squish mud, run across the grass in a yard or playground, feel the rough bark of tree, listen to the wind and the birds. Kids who experience nature can better learn to

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Celebrate Juneteenth

The Imagine Institute joins the national push to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday The Imagine Institute is proud to announce the recognition of Juneteenth as an official paid holiday. Observed annually on June 19th, Imagine will close its offices on that day with employees receiving paid holiday time. When Juneteenth falls over a weekend, the office will close the Friday before or the Monday after.  The Imagine Institute is proud to join the ranks of states recognizing Juneteenth, including Washington, Massachusetts,

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Celebrating Juneteenth in 2023

The Imagine Institute recognizes Juneteenth as a federal holiday In 2020, the Imagine Institute’s leadership and staff joined the national movement supporting the recognition of the Juneteenth holiday as a vital celebration to the nation’s true independence, as many of our nation’s citizen, specifically African Americans, were exempt from freedom’s granted during the original liberation of the United States from the British Empire. The following year, the Imagine Institute was proud to witness the state of Washington join other states in recognizing

Read More

Get Outside for a Bike Ride!

May is National Bike Month, and it’s a good way to encourage kids to get outside and ride a bike, or maybe start learning for the first time. In fact, Sunday May 7th is National Ride a Bike Day. This is always held on the first Sunday of May, and organizers in many communities hold events to try to get more people interested in how cycling can be both important and fun. National Bike Month was started in 1956 and is promoted

Read More

Celebrating Earth Day: What’s it All About?

As we take some time to celebrate Earth Day, we wanted to share some of the history of the event, and let you know about some activities you could do with kids to teach them about the importance of the world we live on. Earth Day was started on April 22, 1970 by a group of university student activists and a senator from Wisconsin. It was created as a way to set aside time to educate people about the environment, and what

Read More

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day With Kids

When March rolls around, it’s time to break out the greent-shirt and grab your four-leaf clovers to help celebrateSt. Patrick’s Day. It’s usually known as an Irish celebration, but it can be fun for kids of all ethnicities. Here are just a few activities providers can do during March to celebrate the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Finding Treasure – One of the stories surrounding St. Patrick’s Day is that there is a pot of gold at the end

Read More
A graphic with a photo of a little girl dancing with glow sticks and text that reads "Black History Month Playlist"

A Playlist ft. Black Musical Artists

Today is the last day of Black History Month, but we can celebrate Black history, culture, and lives every day. Renata Bryant, Community and Advocacy Specialist at Imagine, put together a playlist of music by Black artists, with a mix of songs for littles and their caregivers. Here are a few highlights from the last six decades for your next dance party: “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” by Stevie Wonder (1967) – This is one of Motown great Stevie Wonder’s first hits. The bass

Read More

Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

During the month of February, many providers are looking for different activities to do with kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Of course, most providers will have kids make Valentine’s Day cards to give to their friends, but there are many other things you can help them create during this heart-filled holiday. We have come up with just a few activities for you to enjoy with your kids. Lace and Heart Prints in Playdough – Instead of using paint to create prints on

Read More

Holiday Activities for Kids

There is a lot going on this time of year, and it’s important to help kids celebrate the different winter holidays. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, making an activity for the holiday is a good way to help kids celebrate, and learn about the different days people observe. Here are just a few ideas to get kids interested and involved this time of year. New Year Resolutions List – This can be something you do with kids that is easy

Read More
A picture of a family enjoying a winter or holiday activity.

Winter Activities for Kids This Season

With the weather getting colder, many providers are looking for activities to do indoors this Winter. We are also getting closer to several holidays, but no matter what you celebrate, these activities will have kids enjoying the season and having fun! Coffee Filter Snowflakes – There are a number of ways to have kids make snowflakes, but using a coffee filter seems to be the easiest. Use the round filters and have kids paint or draw designs on them. You can also

Read More
Four children peek out from behind a tree in a forest, laughing and playing

Help Kids Appreciate the Planet for Earth Day and Arbor Day

April 22 is Earth Day and April 29 is Arbor Day! Signs of spring are popping up everywhere, and kids are eager to get outside and play in the sunshine. Help them appreciate our beautiful planet and celebrate two great holidays with these activities! Science and Sensory Play Go play! Squish mud, run across the grass in a yard or playground, feel the rough bark of tree, listen to the wind and the birds. Kids who experience nature can better learn to

Read More

Celebrate Juneteenth

The Imagine Institute joins the national push to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday The Imagine Institute is proud to announce the recognition of Juneteenth as an official paid holiday. Observed annually on June 19th, Imagine will close its offices on that day with employees receiving paid holiday time. When Juneteenth falls over a weekend, the office will close the Friday before or the Monday after.  The Imagine Institute is proud to join the ranks of states recognizing Juneteenth, including Washington, Massachusetts,

Read More