Photo Magnets

On March 17 tweens made photo magnets. I think they turned out really cool.

What you need: Clear, rounded with a smooth back, pebbles (we got them from Michael's, I'm not sure what they are called), hot glue, hot glue gun, decorative paper, pictures and round magnets.

Cut out the paper or picture to fit on the back of the pebble. Hot glue the picture to the pebble and then hot glue the magnet to the picture.

These would make fun homemade gifts.

Reading with Kaylee and Janessa

Janessa and Kaylee came to the library to read to younger kids. They only had one this time but they will be back to do it again.

Toddler Story Hour

Toddler story hour is for children ages 2 to 3. Accompanied by their caregivers toddlers hear stories, songs, finger plays and, nursery rhymes in this half-hour program.

Books Used: Babar's ABC by Laurent De Brunhoff
Baby Danced the Polka by Karen Beaumont
Toot Toot Beep Beep by Emma Garcia

Ms. Karin focused on the letter A this week.

Also used were rhymes and finger plays found at www.lovetolearnplace.com. Ms. Karin did some St. Patrick's Day rhymes and poems.

MGOL

Mother Goose on the Loose is a program for babies and toddlers 6 to 23 months old. Accompanied by their caregiver babies and toddlers participate in a fun interactive 30 minute nursery rhyme program filled with rhymes, books, songs, and movement. This program aids in literacy development.

This week Ms. Karin focused on the Letter A.

Books Used: Daisy's Favorite Things by Jane Simmons
Baby Animals by babygenius

A finger play used is "Goosey, goosey gander, where do you wander? Upstairs, and downstairs, and in the lady's chamber."

Pre-School Story Hour

On March 9 preschoolers enjoyed hearing stories, songs, and finger plays. They made a paper shamrock craft.

Books used: Ballet Sisters by Jan Ormerod
Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words by Jane O'Conner
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss
Happy St. Patrick's Day by Abbie Mercer
Too Many Leprechauns by Stephen Krensky

Craft: Paper Shamrocks

Tween Time: Hot Chocolate Treats

On February 24, 2010 our tween group made a hot chocolate treat to give away to someone.

What you need:
Small jars (various shapes and sizes) we used small ball jars
glitter paint (to decorate the jar)
a can of hot chocolate
string
labels

Scoop hot chocolate mix into the jars. Seal the jar tight. Decorate the outside with paint and various other cute items. Tie a label to the jar with the string. Give away as a gift or keep for yourself.

Sorry the camera was not working and we didn't get any pictures.

Tri Kappa Pre-School Story Hour

Tri-Kappa co-sponsored the pre-school story hour program on February 23, 2010 at 1pm. Nicole Lopez of Tri-Kappa Sorority talked to the children about the environment and how to go green. The children made green bean terrariums to take home. Tri-Kappa also provided the children with refreshments. It was a very fun program and we would like to give a big round of applause to Ms. Lopez and Tri-Kappa. Thank you so much for coming!

Books Used: African Animals ABC by Philippa-Alys Browne
Where is the Green Sheep by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
The Monster at the end of this Book starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover
Finn Throws a Fit! by David Elliot