Starting Young: How to Launch Family Making Experiences at the Library
Sunday, January 29, 2023
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 293-294
Level of Participation: High
The IMLS-funded Little Makers program measured learning outcomes for children ages 2-6 in making and tinkering programs at the library. We will present results from the initial stages of our project and show how programming shifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a renewed focus on parents' and caregivers' exploration of making and tinkering through everyday experiences. Participants will get a taste of the kinds of activities, prompts, and messaging that we found effective in reaching our littlest makers and those who care for them.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, the participant will be to explain why early STEM and making programs are a valuable service to the community
Upon completion, the participant will be able to use two or three learning prompts to guide parents and children in early maker programs at the library
Upon completion, the participant will be able to list three ways to evaluate the success of a library STEM and making program for young children and their caregivers
