Regional Resource Kits - Paper Craft Kit

Description

Wapiti Regional Library developed a set of programming kits which are loanable by the region's branch libraries. These kits give branch librarians quick & easy programming options.

The Paper Craft Kit comes with supplies, instructions and examples of projects which branch librarians can use. The goal is to encourage children to use their creativity, as well as math and design skills for careful measurement and construction of their creations.

Branch librarians within the region made use of the kit during the summer of 2017, with the assistance of the region's summer Programming Assistant. The kit is now in circulation and available for any branch to request.

Source Library

Wapiti Regional Library

Length of program session

30-60 minutes

Number of sessions

Presenter(s)

Branch Librarians

Audience

Primary Audience

Preschool (aged 3-4)

Primary (Gr. K-3 or aged 5-8)

Intermediate (Gr. 4-7 or aged 9-12)

Middle School/Junior Secondary (Gr. 8-10 or aged 13-16)

Resources

Funding (grants/foundations/corporations)

Funded by the SK PLLO STEAM grant funds

Resources required (materials/supplies; food/refreshments, etc.)

Books: Easy Origami Animals by John Montroll and Origami for Beginners by Florence Temko.

Construction paper, origami paper, paper bags, glue sticks, scissors, coloured pencils, crayons, stencils, feathers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pompoms, stickers, ribbon, yarn.

Evaluation

Feedback from Participants

'Lots of fun" - participant from St. Brieux public library

Highlights - what worked well?

The kits were popular with branch librarians who requested the kit so far.

What were the goals/objectives of your program?

Goals of the project included creating a set of kits at the Regional Office which are available for branch libraries use, and creating more standardized programming around the region.

The kits themselves are meant to encourage young patrons to develop STEAM and literacy skills.