The Daily Barker
Happy Birthday, Minna!
Minna had a little social distancing party yesterday to celebrate 6 years of being rescued! We may be biased, but we thinks she is just the cutest. Her cousin, Sully, even brought over a special cake to celebrate! Minna had a wonderful time reading and watching all of...
Moments with Minna Day 7: Let’s Finger Paint!
Today Minna wants to finger paint (and us adults want to, too!). This is super easy to do at home. All you need is some washable paint and paper and then you can go crazy!
Moments with Minna Day 6: Send Flowers
Today Minna is encouraging kids to send flowers to someone who could use some cheering up! This could be a friend, a family member, or perhaps a local nursing home. We encourage you to order flowers through a local flower shop, to support local businesses during this...
Moments with Minna Day 5: Write Minna a “Happy Birthday” Card!
On Friday, March 20, it's Minna's birthday! Six years ago on March 20, I (Erica) traveled across the state to try to adopt this 2 pound Pomeranian mix puppy named Madam KiJi. She looked like my kind of dog. As soon as I met her I knew she was the one for me. Being...
Moments with Minna Day 4: Listen to Old Time Radio Shows
Today's activity goes back to the classic days of radio. Back when families sat around a radio and listened to dramas, mysteries, and music together. There was no TV, no computers, and screen time wasn't a thing. I like to imagine families sitting around together with...
Moments with Minna Day 3: Make Your Own Instrument
Today on Moments with Minna, Minna suggests making your own instrument from materials found at home! This is a great way to build in some science skills, not to mention musical skills! Here are some homemade instrument suggestions: Harmonica: Cut up straws into...
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Minna and the Canine Club’s blog! We are so glad you are here.
We believe that every child is a hero, and it is our hope is that our blog posts about our favorite dog characters (Minna, Blue, Maggie, and Clancy) will inspire kids and adults alike to be the best they can be. We love our dogs and we love books, so please join us in this adventure as we share some teaching tips and ideas, Minna’s recommended library books, Maggie’s Monday Message, Courage from Blue, and of course, Clancy’s favorite recipes for kids.
As Minna and the Canine Club would say, “Tails up, it’s time for an adventure!”
-Whimsical Writers
