Cut paper is a unique type of art form, where the cut paper is used to create an intricate pop-out effect. Use your kit or gather the materials needed to make this amazing piece of art!
The materials needed for this craft:
When you talk with your child about the water, it’s also fun to show them concept terms of “over” and “under.” Ask them what lives over the water… like ducks and other water fowl. Then ask them what lives under the water… perhaps fish and tadpoles. Finally, it’s fun to talk about what lives over AND under the water!
Ages 2-5
Have your preschooler tell you the story. By age 5, children can sit still for longer books and can create their own stories based on the pictures. Ask your preschooler to tell you the basic plot of the book or to make up stories based on what he sees on each page.
After you attend Storytime, talk with your child about what they enjoyed most. Then sing the songs that were presented. You can find the words and links on this blog post.
From the Okefenokee Swamp comes a frog with a wide mouth that he just loves to use. He’s particularly interested in the eating habits of other creatures found in the great outdoors, from the blue-feathere bird to a furry brown mouse. Until one day, he meets a big green animal with lots of teeth who finds wide-mouthed frogs simply delicious.
Five Green and Speckled Frogs
sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs.
Yuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmm…yuuummm!
One jumped into the pool,
where it was nice and cool.
Then there were four green speckled frogs,
Glub glub.
Four green and speckled frogs…
Three green and speckled frogs…
Two green and speckled frogs…
One green and speckled frog…
…Then there were no green speckled frogs!
Glub glub, glub, glub
Row, row, row your boat
Gently on the pond
Merrily, merrily, merrily
This is so much fun!
Explore and learn about nature as you collect nature adventure tools to help all of Elinor’s friends!
Click the link below to find and print out an “Over and Under the Pond” coloring page
One day, an egg rolled out of a nest and right into a deep pond. Now that egg is a little duck, and the water is still very scary. Jumping into the pond at all seems impossible, never mind swimming in a line with all his brothers. “You’re a duck, and ducks don’t sink,” Big Frog points out. Practicing in a puddle helps a little, while backrubs and snacks from his mother help a little more. Big Frog offers to hold his friend’s wing and dive in together, but our little duck knows that some challenges need to be faced alone. Even when they are very scary!
Ten little ducks go for a walk with their parents but one by one, they get distracted and go off on their own adventures, meeting new friends along the way
Let’s have some fun with soap and a microwave!
What happens to an ordinary piece of soap when it is exposed to the high heat of a microwave? Find out with this super fun STEM kit!
Materials needed:
Be sure to unwrap the soap before putting it in the microwave!
“Over in the forest underneath the pine trees sat a brown mother bear and her babies three!” Can you make some new friends in the forest? Try out some of these books and activities below to see the creatures who live in the forest. You can also put together the Cardboard Roll Shadow Puppets and make up your own stories with your new forest friends.
Ages 2-5
When your children have happy experiences, they want to repeat them. Starting kindergarten can seem as an extension of informal library classes. Children who have had joyful experiences in the public library often approach school with a positive attitude, ready and excited to learn.
After you attend Storytime, talk with your child about what they enjoyed most. Then sing the songs that were presented. You can find the words and links on this blog post.
Fergus the bear wants to play hide and seek with the reader, but will need help–and practice–to hide well.
Gotta shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
And wiggle my waggles away
I gotta clap, clap, clap my crazies out
Clap, clap, clap my crazies out
Clap, clap, clap my crazies out
And wiggle my waggles away
I gotta jump, jump, jump my jiggles out
Jump, jump, jump my jiggles out
Jump, jump, jump my jiggles out
And wiggle my waggles away
I gotta yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out
Yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out
Yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out
And wiggle my waggles away
I gotta shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
And wiggle my waggles away
And wiggle my waggles away
Attention all astronauts
Please report the rocket ship
Prepare yourself for blast off
Thank you!
Zoom Zoom Zoom
We’re going to the moon
Zoom Zoom Zoom
We’re going to the moon
If you want to take the trip
Climb aboard my rocket ship
Zoom Zoom Zoom
We’re going to the moon
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
We have blast off!
Zoom Zoom Zoom
We’re going to the moon
Zoom Zoom Zoom
We’re going to the moon
If you want to take the trip
Climb aboard my rocket ship
Zoom Zoom Zoom
We’re going to the moon
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
We have blast off!
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
If you’re happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
Print out this cute forest scene and enjoy coloring!
Sometimes, you need to know what to look for in order to see an animal, even if it’s hiding in plain sight! In Animal Hide and Seek, author and artist Dahlov Ipcar first offers young readers portraits of woodland animals and then, on the companion page, sets the animal into its natural setting, camouflaged for the careful reader to find. Gentle prose describes the animals and their habits, from deer to rabbits, from squirrels to salamanders.
Bear and his friends persuade a bashful owl to play with them.
Create a natural home for some new Pokémon buddies, included in the kit.
To make this craft, you will need:
Fill the bottom of your terrarium with small rocks (keep some out if you want them for landscaping!). These will help with drainage. Spread about 2/3 of a cup of soil on top of the rocks, then sprinkle grass seeds on top. Cover with about 1/3 cup of soil; water and wait for your grass to grow!
Add rocks, twigs, little Pokémon or other small figures, and other items to make your terrarium uniquely yours.
No video instruction.
Connect with fellow writers to learn how to create characters who grow, transform, and have greater depth.
Our Discord Server is another place to chat and discuss writing. Click below to join!
Join in on an epic adventure! Create your own character, let the dice choose your fate, and interact with others to see where the quest takes you.
Sign up or RSVP for this upcoming session of Dungeons & Dragons. Join our Discord server to connect with fellow adventurers and to learn more.
For teens 12 – 18 years of age.
Every Thursday during Summer Reading, a new take ‘n go Teen Craft will be available at the front Circulation Desk.
While supplies last. For ages 12 – 18.
Instructions and material lists can also be found on our website, under “Teen Zone,” and on our YouTube channel.
June 17: Wall Hanging Button Holder
June 24: Hedgehog Earbud Holder
July 1: Pokémon Terrarium
July 8: Monkey Fist Knot
July 15: Cut-Paper Fox Tin Art
July 22: Paper Firebirds
July 29: Shadow Art
Each year, from June through July, we host Summer Reading. Our program for teens has lots of events and parties.
The 2021 Summer Reading Theme is “Tails and Tales.” The possibilities are endless!
All entries must be received by Monday, July 26th, 2021.
Winners will be announced on Friday, July 31st, 2020 via Facebook, Instagram and email.
First prize- Scrivener writing software ($50 value).
Second prize- Fat Cat’s movie date pack.
Third prize- Florence’s Candy box of chocolates.
All three winners will receive publication online at www.madisonlib.org and an award certificate.
For more information please email Gina Miller.
