Blog posts by Carrie

How to Grow Lemons at Home

Carrie

This post is part of our Inclusive Gardening series.  Spring is here! But we all need to stay inside. I miss being outside this time of year and seeing things grow. So, to cheer myself up, I decided to grow some things in my kitchen. I remembered that early spring is a good time to get seeds ready to plant. I had some lemon seeds left over when I after I made lemonade. I saved them so I could grow a lemon tree.   Harvesting Lemon Seeds  You will need:  Lemon, medium sized  Knife  Cutting board  Juice strainer  Spoon or lemon…

Everything Sensory!

Carrie

Sensory Storytime at Brooklyn Public Library! Sensory Storytime is a family storytime designed for families with children ages 3-8, with and without disabilities. Read a book, sing a song, dance or play along. Small groups, visual supports, sensory activities, fidgets and orientations will help us all have fun. You might wonder what makes a sensory friendly program?  Let me tell you…  First, we want you to be comfortable.  Feel free to sit, lie down or quietly move around during the program.  We use a visual schedule to help people know what to expect next and lessen…