Laura Carpenter
A Children's Librarian's 12-Month Programming Plan
December 3rd, 2020
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*This is a hypothetical program, used as examples.
Welcome!
STEM and Makerspace Programming:
Monthly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program:
Are you ready to explore the fun activities and projects that utilize science, technology, engineering, and math? Join us as we build, create, innovate, and learn! Ages 6 and up. Takes place the 1st Tuesday of every month, from 4 - 5pm. Hosted by our trained Children's Department librarians or librarian assistants.
-This program enhances developmental activities for children through playing, singing, writing, reading, and talking. These practices help children start to develop phonological awareness, vocabulary, print awareness, letter knowledge, and background knowledge (Ghoting, n.d.).
Guided Makerspace Event:
Though our Makerspace is always open for exploration and projects, on the first Thursday of each month, from 4 - 5 pm, we offer a librarian-guided activity for ages 6 and up. Come see our sound-recording equipment, work with the 3D Printer, learn about junk-journaling, or even how to make your own potted-plant planter! The possibilities are endless.
-This program enhances developmental activities for children through playing, singing, writing, reading, and talking. These practices help children start to develop phonological awareness, vocabulary, print awareness, letter knowledge, and background knowledge (Ghoting, n.d.).
This month's STEM Program:
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 4 - 5 pm:
We will be building and completing battery circuits with our new STEM Connect Blocks kits! Come join us in the Children's Department as we make Connect blocks move, light up, and buzz with our safe and easy kits!
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This Month's Makerspace Program:
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Thursday, October 3rd, 2019, 4 - 5 pm:
Come join us in the Children's Department as we raid our containers full of crafting supplies to make a beautiful Fall Collage!