The last session of Science at the library we attended was on bats. What’s not to love when learning about a mammal that flies and uses echolocation? The session started with hands-on learning about pinging. In this case, different sized balls had to be either bounced off ‘walls’ or aimed to pass between them They [Read On]
Science in the Library ~ Even-Toed Ungulates
It’s been a few weeks since I wrote up anything from this spring’s series of programs at our local library. Sadly, the boys have lost most of their enthusiasm for this series as most weeks have no other kids in attendance. That is something that I feel is a real shame given all the volunteer [Read On]
Science in the Library ~ Odd-Toed Hoofed Animals
Odd-Toed Hoofed Animals (also known as ungulates with an odd number of toes) was the theme for the first session in March. R was happy to have a few kids closer to his age in the group (all because it was during the public school’s spring break.) The kids started off by sorting a deck [Read On]
Science in the Library ~ Weasels
The second session in February was tackling the topic of weasels. Many of the activities we did involved sorting cards of the different weasels based on habitat or food source. One whole body activity had the kids attempting to reorient their entire body within a small space. This is something that weasels can do, but [Read On]
Science in the Library ~ Wild Cats
The first session in February was about wild cats. For whatever reason, D ended up being the ONLY child in attendance that week. So, he had more attention than usual. We talked about the different markings for some of the major wild cats. After coloring a page with them, we played a matching game to [Read On]
Science in the Library ~ Wild Dogs
The second session of the Science in the Library program this January was about wild dogs. They talked about size differences between different wild dogs (coyotes, wolves, etc.) As the previous session was on bears, they talked about how a dog’s paw print is different from a bear’ print. They talked about how a dogs [Read On]
Science in the Library ~ Focus on Bears
I realized that I’ve been taking pictures of the different Science in the Library programs we’ve attended. But, I’ve failed to share them here! Back in January, there was a session with bears as the focus. Considering this is bear country, it is a perfect fit for the young ones. The kids started off coloring [Read On]
Science in the Library, Animals of the Ice Age
I have to say that I am so appreciative of the mom who runs this program at the Chugiak-Eagle River branch of the library. You can tell that she has years of experience behind her and plenty of hands on tools to pull from when teaching the kids about these different topics in science.This particular [Read On]
Science in the Library ~Swimming & Flying Creatures from Long Ago
We were down in Louisiana when these sessions started back. So, we missed dinosaurs. But, D did get to learn about some of the sea creatures and Pteranodons. Puzzles helped get the kids focused on the theme… A hands on activity to show the challenge Pteranodon’s faced with the large membrane for wings…. Building a [Read On]
Science at the Library ~ Oil, Oil, Oil
The last session of the wonderful science programs at our local library had it’s focus on oil. The timing seemed a bit ironic as it occurred in the shadow of the big oil spill in the gulf. As in earlier sessions, the mom leading the session had a wonderful mixture of hands on activities to illustrate [Read On]
Science at the Library ~ Diamonds, Rubies & Emeralds – Oh My! (How Precious Minerals Form)
Last week’s trip to the library program had us learning about gems. We learned how they are formed from minerals that are propelled up into just the right spot in the rock. If the minerals needed to form a particular gem under or overshoot the spot with the right pressure, they don’t form into a [Read On]
Science at the Library ~ It’s a Gold Rush!
We haven’t quite reached the Forty-Niners in our history studies yet. But, that didn’t keep us from attending a great learning opportunity at our local library. A mom, trained as a geologist, has been running a series that uses arts and craft projects to help teach the kids about all things geological. A few weeks [Read On]














