Blogging about Lego Clubbin and other library program ideas
Races are always a great idea for a Lego Club. They can get a bit chaotic, but kids definitely get really into it. We've done a few races over the years, from zip line races to wind racers. The goal was always to build something fast, but this time I thought it would be great... Continue Reading →
The one question I always try to answer with my programming is "why?" As in, "Why should I come to the library?" It's always easier to not do something, then to go out and do something, so I always try to keep that in mind when programming. Library programs should be engaging, inclusive, educational, and... Continue Reading →
So this is a art project I came up with for our "Santa Bruce Storytime," which we had during the holiday season. I liked that our "Pete the Cat Storytime" wasn't JUST crafts, it was experiences like the "Walk with Pete" trail, and a community art section where kids could paint with shoes. So with... Continue Reading →
This was a wonderful passive program to do. Not only is it just fun, but it's a great way to try and explain the voting process and its importance. I had several parents come up to me and say how great they thought the whole experience was. Voting in schools/libraries is obviously nothing new, but... Continue Reading →
I thought this one would be great for Halloween!! It was a good concept, but my kiddos seemed to have more of a problem with this one than normal--so here's what I learned. After going over rules, I told my kiddos that we would making monsters for Halloween. BUT we would only be making HALF... Continue Reading →
So this one was a little out there, even for me. But I really do like to challenge my kids, and liked the idea of making multiple pieces that created one big story at the end. So after we talked about rules, I told my kiddos that our theme today would be "Mad Libs." So... Continue Reading →
I've done several storytimes about body parts, but this is the first one I did solely about hands. Eye hand coordination is obviously very important for a child's development, so I think I picked some great stories, rhymes, and an activity to help with that. Stories "High Five Animals!" just came out and it is... Continue Reading →
I got this idea from a STEM post I found on Pinterest, involving cups, straws, and putty. I failed BIG TIME, so I decided to scrap it and turn it into a Lego Challenge instead. So after we went over rules, I told my kiddos that today they could build anything they wanted, but our... Continue Reading →
This one is kinda like my opposite storytime, which I'll write about later, but talking about size is another easy theme. And talking about perception is a great way for kiddos to learn about how to more effectively communicate through classification. So here's what I've used to talk about size. Stories "I'm the Biggest Thing... Continue Reading →
