Plant a Seed: Summer Reading Kids (2)

Last week, I shared some craft ideas.

This week, I'm sharing some STEAM ideas - all from Pinterest

Host a paint night for kids

Make your own paint brush from nature

Leaf butterflies or any leaf animal

Lemon Volcanos

Sensory Garden Bin

Paint with Vegetables 

Lego Flowers

Dandelion playdough 

Bird Treat

Build a Bug Hotel

Make Plant paints (you can make spice paints too)

Come back next week for some great books for summer reading! 

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.