Generously sponsored by the United Way of Seneca County and the United Way of Greater Rochester!
STEAM Punks Project Packs-to-Go are available by calling 607-582-6218 or emailing youth@lodilibrary.net.
Let is snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! (particularly on the weekends!) Here are some fun enrichment ideas to get the most out of your Project Pack AND the snow!
Dig out the bubble mix we gave you over the summer (or come and get more, we have a few bottles left) and blow some ice bubbles! https://www.thoughtco.com/frozen-bubbles-with-dry-eyes-project-602194
Yet ANOTHER way to make a baking soda and vinegar volcano! (again, if you need these ingredients- be in touch) https://www.science-sparks.com/snow-volcano/
Here is some great info on building your own igloo: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/beyond-winter-white-a-burst-of-color-for-winter-engineering But feel free to scale down your project- try experimenting with icemaking and colors, or build a miniature using ice cubes.
This experiment looks like fun https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/instant-freeze-soda-ice/- you need rock salt though and we have plenty so come see me if you want to try it.
Exploring the concept of symmetry is a fun way to expand on snowflake crafting, https://buggyandbuddy.com/finding-symmetry-nature-outdoor-activity-kids/
There are many ways to create your own snowflakes besides cutting them:
Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes https://frugalfun4boys.com/pipe-cleaner-snowflakes/
Crystal Snowflakes https://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2012/11/diy-crystal-snowflakes.html
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes https://handsonaswegrow.com/craft-3-homemade-christmas-ornaments/
Q-Tip Snowflakes https://handsonaswegrow.com/cotton-bud-q-tip-snowflake-craft/
Yarn Snowflakes https://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/12/winter-craft-for-kids-make-snowflakes-from-recycled-cardboard-and-yarn.html
Here are some creative snowman ideas, including snow-pets, snow-toddlers, snow-mailboxes, and snow-bird feeders! https://freshpatio.com/real-snowman-ideas/
We also recently added some SNOW related books to our collection! Call or email to reserve them!
The Little Book of Snow by Sally Coulthard
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Best In Snow by April Pulley Sayre
Snowflakes, Sunbursts, and Stars: 75 Exquisite Paper Designs to Fold, Cut, and Curl by Ayako Brodek
Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Please send photos of your snow creations/experiments to Ms. Nora at youth@lodilibrary.net. Thank you!!