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Program goals Encourage interests in science and history Saturday program for school-age children Attendance: 50 I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 Photo op - Cardboard cut-out of shark mouth, created by various staff Craft - mini sharks Die cut cardboard fish Scissors, markers Experiment - fake blood corn syrup, corn starch, flour, red food coloring, water bowls, sink, cleaning materials paint brushes Decorations mini sharks with shark facts Resources Perfect fake blood from Steve Spangler Wikihow - fake blood Shark silhouettes I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Hurricane in a bottle clear plastic bottles (matched pairs) water connectors Resources Soda bottle hurricane How to make a hurricane I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 Storm in a jar paint, baby oil, glitter, alka seltzer jars and/or clear water bottles Resources Snow storm in a jar I Survived the San Francisco earthquake, 1906 Build a structure to withstand an earthquake blocks cardboard boxes (flattened) legos Cr...

Program Goals Show children and caregivers different art techniques Introduce children and caregivers to new authors and new perspectives on favorite authors Provide a flexible program that is open to a variety of ages and needs Introduce shapes and colors Introduce using a ruler Practice rhyming (early literacy skill) Art Project Part 1: Drawing and making shapes (10-10:15) I told the kids to use the rulers and other items to trace shapes then cut them out. Their cut-out shapes would be part of their art materials. Supplies Construction paper Pencils Rulers, bowls, cups Storytime/Snacktime: 10:15-10:40 Books Perfect Square My heart is like a zoo Frankencrayon Red Cat tale Little i Snack Art Project Part 2: Collage (10:40-11) The kids cut up (or ripped) more paper and glued them to the paper Supplies Heavy construction paper or cardstock glue sticks scissors, markers (optional) Evaluation 6-27-18 Note: I had done this with kindergarteners in the morning, I was exhausted, I didn't e...

Program goals Introduce pre-kindergarteners to the library Encourage kids to see the library as a fun place Preparation Day before Aides and volunteers Sweep entrance area Create giant dot-to-dot (see sketch) on sidewalk. There should be two identical sections on the curve by the grass verge. Write the numbers 1-20 in them with chalk Shift picnic table and bike rack out of the sidewalk circle Create a color/letter game with chalk. Alternate colors along the outer edge, then write vowels and common consonants on the inner radiations. Make the letters LARGE - the kids will be standing on them. Tape hopscotch squares on lobby tiles Bring storytime rug out and put it in front of the ys desk Activities Activity 1: Storytime (in front of YS desk): Jennifer Perfect square Frankencrayon Little i Cat tale Red: a crayon's story My heart is like a zoo Activity 2: Art project (Storyroom): Terri Kids create collages; try to use the materials creatively, make whatever they want. Put their names ...

Best swirly art in the style of Julie Paschkis! Program Goals Introduce Julie Paschkis and her art Encourage gross and fine motor skills Attendance: 10 Art Project Part 1: Sketching (10-10:20) I told children they would be sketching out their designs to paint. I showed them pictures of Paschkis' sketches for P. Zonka and encouraged them to not worry about mistakes or extra lines. Supplies Pencils Colored pencils Drawing paper Storytime/Snacktime: 10:20-10:40 I call people to storytime with the Storytime Song , then had the parents pass out the snack. When we read  P. Zonka , I had made copies of Paschkis' art process from Seven Impossible Things' interview and we talked about how she sketched out the chickens, tested the colors, and then put all the pictures and words together. Books P. Zonka Lays an Egg Where is Catkin? Mooshka, a quilt story Art Project Part 2: Painting (10:40-11) I popped up a taller table for the big kids and I had two levels of painting. Older kids I ...

Program Goals Teach kids new skills Offer the opportunity for hands-on learning Encourage kids to try out different activities and skills Supplies 6x6 squares of wood Sandpaper Nails, hammers 2 cordless drills, screws, hammers Wood burning set (extension cord) Safety glasses Pencils, paper acrylic paint, brushes, aprons, paper plates Resources and Display Titles woodworking books Promo: Kids and teens will have the opportunity to create with wood, including using a wood burning tool, and learn some basic carpentry skills along the way. Registration is required and space is limited, so if you are unable to attend please let the library know. Kids and teens are welcome; you must have the following skills to attend: Required skills: Ability to work independently and wait patiently for assistance when needed. Can safely use carpentry implements with minimal supervision (sandpaper, hammer, nails) Can safely use a hot glue gun, cordless drill, and wood burning tool Introduction Tools not toy...

I did bleeding art tissue for the first half and then stamped with the sponges (all big fish) for the second half. Went well. About 10 people were there. Program Goals Introduce Leo Lionni and his art Encourage building motor skills Encourage experimenting with artistic techniques Attendance: 10 Art Project Part 1: Bleeding art tissue (10-10:15) I had some thick, textured canvas donated so this year I had the kids color it with crayons and then use bleeding art tissue Supplies Canvas or thick paper Crayons bleeding art tissue, paintbrushes, water Storytime/Snacktime (10:15-10:40) Sing the Storytime Song to call people to the rug Depending on the age of the audience, we talk about the art in the books. With younger kids we will recognize colors or shapes; older kids we'll talk more about techniques. Books Little Blue and Little Yellow Swimmy Inch by Inch Alphabet Tree Color of his own Supplies Goldfish crackers Dixie cups and napkins Art Project Part 2: Sponge painting (10:45-11) I...

Program Goals Teach kids new skills Offer the opportunity for hands-on learning Promote nonfiction Supplies Marbling inks (2 packages purchased on Amazon) Paper (cardstock works best) tubs of water brushes, toothpicks, popsicle sticks plastic bowls or plates for ink Rack to dry paper, aprons Resources The best instructions I found here at Inner Child Fun Promo: Kids will have the opportunity to experiment with ink marbling and create beautiful marbled paper. This will be messy so wear old clothes! Registration is required and space is limited, so if you are unable to attend please let the library know. There is no age restriction, but you must have the following skills to attend: Required skills: Ability to work independently and wait patiently for assistance when needed. Sufficient motor control to manipulate ink and lift paper in and out of a tub Introduction I reminded everyone that this was messy and gave some basic instructions, emphasizing using small dots of ink and not dumping ...

Schedule: May 29: online registration for kids only begins June 4: registration for kids, middle school, and high school in the library opens June 9: SRP kick-off and official start date July 2-6: No regular programs (closed on July 4) (Craft-o-rama and a movie) July 30: Storytime and regular programs end August 11: SRP ends All kids and teens receive a prize when they sign up, donated by a local artist; fantasy-themed buttons and bookmarks. Registration is an online spreadsheet that all staff can access. I record kids' names, ages, and schools. Teens I also record if they have a library card. All kids under 16 get a fine amnesty coupon . Summer reading instruction posters, all ages Summer promo bookmarks Summer reading flyers  (I also have these in Spanish!) Kids Program, Age 0 to 5th grade June Calendar July Calendar August Calendar Activity bag inserts Activity bag label Kids get stickers for each day they complete and a weekly activity kit if they visit the library. When they t...

This was a new field trip for 2018 and I chose an art theme. Books The book of mistakes by Corinna Luyken Lost for words by Natalie Russell Art Projects Progressive drawing Cover tables in white paper. All the kids get colored pencils. They start a drawing, then every 30 seconds I ping a bell and they move on to the next drawing and continue it. Fingerpaint (outside) Giant fingerpaint shapes, fingerpaint paper Wet chalk painting (outside) Chalk, pool with water (also doubles to clean off in) Outdoor activities Bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes

I've never done a 4th grade field trip before, so I decided to expand a little. I spent about half an hour on booktalking, talking about summer, etc. and about half an hour playing life-size games. My associate created a giant Boggle game and staff helped create a life-size Pac-Man game. The kids loved it! Huge success! Booktalking cards Instructions for Pac-Man I picked up ideas for Pac-Man from a variety of places, but mostly from Teen Services Underground

Program Goals Introduce kids to the library as a fun place Storytime We are in a book by Mo Willems Talk about all the books in the library and how Elephant and Piggie get read again each time they are checked out. We're in the wrong book by Richard Byrne Books from other libraries, how we share between libraries. Other titles Misunderstood Shark by Ame Dyckman This is a Taco by Andrew Cangelose The itchy book by Leuyen Pham Art project Elephant and Piggie puppets from Pigeon Presents Activity sheets from Pigeon Presents Movement Obstacle course from Winter Wigglers We have an expanded version for this field trip Pennies for the wishing well Playtime!

After several years of having a performer come, I went back to the 5th grade field trip I'd previously done. The kids spend 30 minutes listening to booktalking, a preview of summer, and me generally maundering on. Then then get a short tour and we have a scavenger hunt. This works best when I have only 2 classes at once to handle. If all of a grade, usually 4 classes, comes, I can do it trading off with a staff member, but it's hard if you haven't done it multiple times to get the times right. Booktalking cards Scavenger hunt