Kids
Takeout Kits for Kids
ImagineIF Libraries is excited to unveil new educational programming for kids and teens. Due to COVID-19, in-person programs are on pause, but ImagineIF’s Youth Services team still provides hands-on learning for young people. See kids’ programming below (view Teen programs here):
Takeout Storytime Kit (ages 2-5)
Preschoolers and toddlers can pick up a Takeout Storytime Kit designed to replicate an ImagineIF Early Literacy Class at home. Kits include songs, science and art exploration, sensory activities and child development tips for caregivers. Kits are available starting the 1st Monday of each month, while supplies last.
April’s Kit: Spring
Download Spring Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Celebrate spring with your little one. This kit contains materials for making your own bird kite, exploring water-soluble tissue paper art, and ideas for brainy play. Read and sing with Becca and Ellie during a virtual Early Literacy Class filmed on the shores of Flathead Lake. Help your child get ready to learn how to read through joyful exploration. “Pitter patter, pitter patter, listen to the rain!”
Download activity sheets from past Takeout Storytime kits:
Dinosaur Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Autumn Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Construction Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Under-the-Sea Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Home Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Artist Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Music Takeout Storytime activity sheet>
Mini Take-home Kit (Elementary-aged)
Students in grades K-6 are invited to explore science, culture, and art through ImagineIF’s Mini Take-home STEAM activity kits. Kits are available starting the 1st Monday of each month, while supplies last.
April’s Kit: Owl Pellet Dissection
Download Owl Pellet activity sheet>
Download Owl Pellet Bone ID Guide>
Discover an owl’s latest meal by dissecting an owl pellet. Owls scarf down their prey whole but can’t digest bones, feathers, fur, and claws so they expel these bits twice a day as pellets. Kids will use tools to tease apart a sterilized owl pellet, uncovering what creatures formed an owl’s snack. “Who who” indeed!
Download activity sheets from past Takeout Storytime kits:
Sundial activity sheet>
Cat’s Cradle activity sheet>
Cat’s Cradle Microsite>
Chocolate Spoons activity sheet>
Japanese Book Binding activity sheet>
Creature Comforts activity sheet>
Constellations activity sheet>
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR KIDS
Virtual Early Literacy Classes & STEAM Activities
Check out our Facebook and YouTube pages for weekly virtual Early Literacy classes and STEAM activities. Watch your favorite library staff in videos featuring stories, songs, art projects, and science you can do at home. (ages 0-5)
ImagineIF Facebook: www.facebook.com/imagineiflibraries
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ImagineIFyoutube
Social Media
Families are encouraged to stay tuned to ImagineIF’s Facebook and Instagram pages for online early literacy and youth programming. Our children’s librarians will offer play, art, sensory and STEAM ideas for families to do at home. Stay tuned for special online editions of storytimes with your favorite ImagineIF librarians!
Creativebug
Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Get unlimited access by creating an account today! Just enter your library card number and email address.
Hoopla
Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card.
TumbleBook Library
Animated, talking picture books that teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Use your library card to log in.
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