Ants, Butterflies, Moths, and Worms. Weeks 4-6 of the Summer Library Program

I can't believe I missed a week updating! The summer is just flying by. We've had good attendance at all our programs, even with harvest the last few weeks. I hear stories all the time from the young readers about family vacations they'll be taking in the next few weeks, so we may have smaller groups then. I still have a few craft projects left from last week's programs, so stop by the children's department desk to pick them up.

Week 4 was about ants, but we read The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. The kids enjoyed participating in the story, and we all were able to hear the sound chip built into the back of the book, despite the book being well worn, and the battery on it's last legs.

Week 5 brought butterflies and moths. Continuing the Eric Carle theme, we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Even though most of the kids had heard this story, all still wanted to hear it again.

Week 6 focused on worms. Our book was Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin. We were able to make "worm prints" among other crafts. Although I offered jello worms, (colored jello molded in a straw) few of the kids tried them. Wonder why? :)

The program only has two weeks left, although the readers can turn in their readng goal charts any time now for their prize. The last week we'll be having a pajama/dress up party. Kids can come dressed as their favorite bug, or in comfy pajamas.

Here's a slide show of our activities!