Learn all about rockets and flying while you make your own rocket craft to fly! Materials needed: Print out of two pattern sheets Scissors Tape Crayons or markers Bendy straw What to do: Print the patterns (click the link here to open the template page: Rocket Templates). Color the rocket (if you’d like), then cut… read more >>
How does a harmonica work? A little harmonica can produce a lot of sound! While the one you make with this project can play only a single note, a real harmonica can pack a full concert in your pocket. A harmonica is in a group called wind instruments. While yours has paper as a reed… read more >>
Have you tried making your own bouncy ball? Like the recipe for slime but more solid, this ball is ready to play in a whole new way. Become a scientist and experiment! Once you have followed the basic recipe, try adding different amounts of the ingredients and see how it affects the outcome. You may… read more >>
Children do not need to be advanced mathematicians to celebrate Pi Day. This easy math art project is easily adaptable for kids of all ages. The only skills necessary are counting to 9, coloring mostly in the lines, and some creativity. Materials: ½ inch graph paper Black marker or crayon Crayons, markers, watercolors, chalk, or colored pencils … read more >>
March is Women’s History Month, when we remember the vital role of women in our nation’s history. Despite a history of being discouraged from entering them, women have long been making contributions to STEM/STEAM fields. Their contributions have entered into pop culture with movies like Hidden Figures and fictionalized into TV series like The Bletchley Circle. These books… read more >>
Are you are looking for fun STEAM activities for your kids to do? STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Then you don’t want to miss out on these amazing books! These titles can be found on the Library’s website. STEAM Activity Books The Mason Jar Scientist: 30 Jarring STEAM-based Projects by… read more >>
It is never too early to start sharing books and having conversations with your child. You can start sharing science vocabulary and processes with your littlest one right now. Here are a few aspects to look for when selecting appropriate and engaging science picturebooks for our youngest learners. Each aspect is accompanied by a recommended… read more >>
What is STEAM? Or perhaps you’ve seen the term STEM, or maybe both terms are brand new to you. The idea of STEAM, or STEM, has been gaining a lot of attention in recent years, especially for teachers looking for effective, as well as meaningful, ways to connect with and engage children. STEAM stands for Science,… read more >>
Even before we were staying at home all of the time, many families were gathering once a week or more to have family get-togethers. Whether you watch a movie that you finally agree upon, or gather around the table for a board game, there are many activities that can bond you as a family. How about including some… read more >>
Building a fort from blankets and couch cushions is a part of just about everyone’s childhood. It can be a place to snuggle, read or explore your imagination. Your fort can be a castle and you can be the kings, queens and royal subjects, you could pretend your fort is a treehouse up high in… read more >>
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