Tactile experiences for children — like sidewalk chalk art — support brain development through self-expression, hands-on visual and motor skill involvement, and creativity. Plus, when done with family and playmates, it’s a great way to share positive social emotional exchanges. Remember to share your final project on social media and tag us @PoudreLibraries or use the hashtag #PoudreLibraries. Supplies […]
Did you know that there’s a correlation between exposure to nature and lower levels of stress and anxiety? This week’s Gnome Zone Challenge helps you increase awareness of your natural surroundings and inspires imagination and creativity. Supplies needed: Yourself A place to sit, outside Optional: A journal and pens, pencils, markers or crayons Here’s what […]
Creating your own costumes from items around the house can help spur imagination as well as be a lesson in recycling and ‘use what you have.’ This week’s Gnome Zone Challenge teaches you how to make a your own Gnome Hat using materials from around the house. Remember to share your final project on social […]
Welcome to this week’s Gnome Zone Challenge: Creative Names. Kids will have a chance to exercise their imaginations and build their vocabularies. Supplies need: paper and a pencil or pen Here’s what you do: Older kids: With parent/caregiver permission, head out to your backyard, your neighborhood, or a park. Think of creative, new names for […]
Let’s do an activity that combines our creativity, artistic skills and science! Today we’re creating windsocks. In this activity, we will create a design that signals the direction of the wind. Let your creativity soar like the wind! Supplies needed: Main Unit – Choose any one Cardstock paper Paper bag with bottom cut off Plastic/paper […]
