Summer Reading Kids (2): Color Your World

Last week, I shared rainbow craft ideas.

Today, I'm sharing a mix of program ideas - all from Pinterest

STEAM:

Marble Run

Dominos - how big can you make this? 

Can it go all the way through the library?

Transfer Art 

Paper Sculpture - ok this says Christmas tree, but if you use different colors, it can become anything!

Reading Challenge:

Read the rainbow

Craft:

Ocean Scene

Change this from Autumn to summer and it works! 

All the Circles

Summer Art

Balloons

Mosiac art

Paint Night for Kids
We do this for adults and teens at the library. I think I might try one for kids.

This is an easy one to do...

Come back next week for more summer reading program ideas...

Summer Reading Kids (1) Color Your World

I'm starting gather up all the Summer Reading Program ideas. 

At my library, this year, we're using the Color Your World Art theme.

One of the first things this theme screamed to me was RAINBOW CRAFTS.

So, here are some rainbow crafts ideas from Pinterest:

3d Rainbows

More 3D Rainbows

Textured Rainbow

Curled Rainbow

Chain Rainbow

Tissue Paper Rainbow

Construction Paper Rainbow 

Pom-pom painting rainbow

Rainbow Collage

Coffee Filter Rainbow

For these projects, I would have the kids cut/rip/fold/curl the paper so the craft is a little more elevated than just gluing. But obviously have some ready to go for the really little kids. 

Come back next week for more craft ideas! 

Teen Summer Reading Program (1): Adventure Begins at the Library

I talked about the Kids Summer Reading Program and now it's the Teens' turn.

Here are some craft ideas for Pinterest:

Yarn Butterflies

Ax Toss Game (could be part of a Hunger Games or Oregon Trail program)

Paint with dandelions 

Hammer Flower Art (bookmarks, t-shirts, bookmarks...)

Nature Clay Impressions 

Paint Night 

Stay tuned next week for more ideas! 

Summer Reading Kids (3): Adventure Begins @ Your Library

This is the 3rd segment of our Summer Reading Program ideas.

Today we're talking about Parks and Park Rangers. Learn about how to become a Park Ranger, what their job entails, and how it differs from park to park. Learn about the Parks. 

I'm a big fan of the National Parks. I've been to a few of them and have several more on my bucket list.

Even if you don't have a National Park close by, here are some program ideas for you:

Create your own park ranger name tag

Become a Junior Park Ranger from the comfort for your home

Create your own parks journal

Go Fishing 

Learn about the environment of hiking and camping - leaving no trace behind

Use your imagination and create your own park! 

Coloring Pages 

Make a hat

Create a cosplay for a park ranger 

Create a park ranger name

Go to the source:

Learn a little about the parks with worksheets

Take a look at ALL the webcams

(this is Hurricane Ridge and it's very cool!)

Just for fun:

Adventure Cabot 

Summer Reading Kids (2): Adventure Begins @ Your Library

I'm starting gather up all the Summer Reading Program ideas. 

At my library, this year, we're using the Adventure theme.

Last week, I shared craft ideas, take a look if you missed it. 

This week, I'm talking about programs that get people outside. These could be in person OR many of these could be take & make crafts or suggestions for families when they have time. Yes, my library is still doing Take & Makes because people love them. 

Nature Color Hunt 

Learn about Trees - send out some information about trees and have people identify them.

This could take place around town - at the town green, at the park, at the school, or just in your backyard. 

Print out or create a nature journal 

STEAM Challenge: Build a Bird's Nest 

STEAM Challenge 2: Build a stick cabin

Nature Bookmarks

Clay Nature Impressions

Nature decor

Nature's Necklace

Watercolor Art

Paint with Dandelions

Have them get out and spend some time in nature - gather up craft supplies and enjoy a fun craft. Perfect for families to do together.