Plant a Seed: Teen Summer Reading (2)

 

Last week we talked about FLOWER CRAFTS, this week, we have more craft ideas for teen programs.

Again, these are all from Pinterest:

Nature Crafts:

Origami Mushrooms

Origami Cactus

Aroma Stones

Wind Chimes

Origami Dragonfly

Paper Fern

Suncatchers

Beaded Plant

Flower Collage

Come back next week and we'll talk about teen books! 

Teen Summer Reading (2): Craft Programs

  

(If you missed the Children's Programs, it's here)

My Pinterest Account

The library's account (which has way more)

Oceans of Possibilities for Teens:

Last week, we talked about art ideas. This week, we're sharing craft program ideas. 

Teen Craft Program Ideas:

Tie Dye T-Shirts:

Duct Tape Sunglass Holder:

Duct Tape Art:

Paper Ocean:

Stained Glass Fish:

Beach Terrarium:

This is an Etsy product, but you could grab items from a Dollar Store.

Sea Horse Art:

Yarn Fish:

Mermaid Scales:

Come back next week for food ideas!

Universe of Stories: Summer Reading Program for Teens (3)

I'm working on getting performers for the Children's Summer Reading Program but I haven't done much with the teen programs yet. Or fleshed out any ideas for kids beyond the performers. But I do have some ideas from Pinterest.

I shared food ideas two weeks ago, last week and this week is all about crafting

Galaxy Jar:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547038000698900/

Galaxy Projects:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541085582665/

Galaxy Shirt:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/345018021439842261/

Teen Summer Reading Program: Libraries Rock (2)

I haven't finished narrowing down all my programs for summer yet for teens, but here are some ideas I'm kicking around based on the theme this year.

Button Art

Music Necklace in a bottle

(this one is religious based, but I wouldn't do that)

Painting on Music Sheets

(This one is also religious - again, I wouldn't do that)

Musical Photo Frames

Teen Summer Reading Program: Libraries Rock

I haven't finished narrowing down all my programs for summer yet for teens, but here are some ideas I'm kicking around based on the theme this year.

CD Art

More CD Art

Ear Bud Holder

Duct Tape Ear Bud Case

Sunglasses Holder (so you don't get recognized)

Summer Reading: Build a Better World Program Ideas (4)

I know it's February, but summer will be here before you know. Deadlines are looming for performers and/or community magazines. I've started pulling together ideas on Pinterest. I'm planning to concentrate on building activities and STEAM programs. But Pinterest as so many great ideas that it's hard to choose. So I'm sharing my Pinterest finds. I hope you find them useful.

Community Projects:

Create compliment cards and leave them around town

Collect items for the food pantry - pet food, toiletries, or food

Create Discovery Bottles for hospital waiting rooms/dentists/doctor offices

Send letters to a member of the military 

Build a Little Free Library in an area in your community 

Build a Better World: Food Programs

I know it's mid January, but summer will be here before you know. Deadlines are looming for performers and/or community magazines. I've started pulling together ideas on Pinterest. I'm planning to concentrate on building activities and STEAM programs. But Pinterest as so many great ideas that it's hard to choose. So I'm sharing my Pinterest finds. I hope you find them useful.

Lego Brownies

Construction Trucks

Camping Scene

Log Cabins

Eiffel Tower