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Primerrily Library
While the Library of Congress serves as the national library of the United States,
the Library of Primerrily serves as the library of this community! Here is where you can find all of our past posts testifying to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In these archives, it is self-evident that American families -- from sea to shining sea -- are passing on these values and ideals to our next generation.
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Guess Who? I bet you won’t guess this . . .
Now that we’ve been told that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are not inclusive, GI Joe is too rough, Dr. Seuss’s books depict racist language...
Britt Riner
4 min read
Board Game Afternoon
When weather turns and plans change, here's why we suggest ad-libbing into a board game afternoon! This last Sunday afternoon, the kids...
Primerrily Crew Contributor
2 min read
Make it A Declaration Party Like No Other
Here's a kid-friendly, easy, and meaningful way to celebrate the 4th! Pool parties, hot dogs, and watermelon? Check, check, check! A...
Britt Riner
2 min read
A USA Birthday: The Mother of All Patriotic Holidays!
While fireworks are absolutely fantastic, we love incorporating just a bit more to make the meaning of the holiday truly fly. . . . Our...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
4 min read
“I Spy” Symbolism on Memorial Day
Memorial Day, like all American holidays, is rich in tradition, history, and symbolism. Unfortunately, some of these can get lost or...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
Keeping Kids Bright with EverBright Magazine
We're excited to introduce Primerrily families to EverBright Kids Magazine. Some of your kids may already be subscribers, so for those...
Primerrily Crew Contributor
5 min read
Want to Build a Strong Society? Celebrate a Family Birthday!
Do you remember doing analogies in your Language Arts classes? Here’s one we’d love you to consider: Strong foundation : Strong structure...
Britt Riner
8 min read
Treehouse Trivia: 30 Second (Patriotic) Mysteries For Kids
Our kids are having a blast solving the “mysteries” found in 30 Second Mysteries by Spinner Books! And to be very honest, we’re also...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
5 min read
Animaniacs Throwback: Sprinkle Some of Your Childhood Into Your Child
We’re reminiscing about some good old-fashioned cartoons. . . and by “old” we mean 90’s! Those were the days when mobile phones were the...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
2 min read
Yankee Doodle Dandy: More than a Patriotic Song
How Yankee Doodle turned teasing and taunts on its head... and made a fabulous hat for the occasion! “Yankee Doodle Dandy'' is a favorite...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
When Schools Teach Greta Thunberg Before Teaching George and Teddy
How I balanced the conversation with my kids using real lessons on respecting our environment, using conservative principles of...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
6 min read
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Presidents’ Day
Some people get the day off work, some get the day off school, but what is Presidents’ Day really all about? Well, being the United...
Britt Riner
4 min read
On Disney+: 6 Pixar “Shorts” to Love as a Family
If you can spare 5-10 minutes, you can escape to a magical world created by the creative masterminds at Pixar. These short films (and our...
Rachel Gerli
5 min read
Try These 3 Valentine Traditions to Make a More Meaningful Holiday
February marks a season of love with Valentine's Day landing right in the heart of the month. Like any holiday, Primerrily celebrates in...
Rachel Gerli
3 min read
Why Not Write Your Parent a (Grown-Up) Valentine?
In this Primerrily Treehouse piece, we invite you to join your kids, elbow-to-elbow, with markers, craft paper, scissors, and glue for a...
Britt Riner
4 min read
What to Watch This Christmas? The Classics.
We’ve written about ways to make memorable moments with your kids this holiday season -- for instance, curling up with classic musicals....
A.J. Grey
3 min read
Christmas Activity: Putting the Young in Touch With The "Young at Heart"
One of the secrets to living a long life is staying young at heart. Sadly, it’s some of these “older kids” who are having the toughest...
Britt Riner
2 min read
Go Beyond “Secret Santa”: Try “Primerrily Poinsettia”
We’ve all enjoyed the Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange. Those holiday pastimes can be fun, but they also can be a waste of...
Britt Riner
3 min read
My New Birthday Tradition: Showing My Kids the Value of Time Over Treasure
“What do you want for your birthday?” my wife asked. I knew if I didn’t tell her something, I’d forgo any say in my 44th birthday...
Gabriel Wander
4 min read
"Gifted" Gifting: Jigsaw Puzzles with Patriotic Purpose
This holiday season, we're not only celebrating together, we're also solving together! We love these gifts of jigsaw puzzles. And not...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
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