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Marge Loch-Wouters | Amy Koester Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference 2014 Unprogramming: Recipes for Successful Programming with School-Age Children & Teens
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Marge Loch-Wouters | Amy KoesterWild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference 2014
Unprogramming:Recipes for Successful Programming
with School-Age Children & Teens
WHY YOU PROGRAM FOR KIDZ?
Programming Motivations1. Bring people in2. Entertain3. Highlight collections4. Support literacy5. Develop interests6. Engage community
BUT THERE ARE SO MANY PITFALLS
I WANT TO PROGRAM...
Programming Pitfalls1. Program fatigue2. Time and staff3. Money4. Participation5. Boredom6. Staff disinterest
Allow me to share my secret recipe for
UNPROGRAMMING
Unprogramming Benefits1. Perspective2. Balance3. Engagement4. Books
★How does what I’m doing connect kids
to…a book or books;
an author or illustrator;
the library and our services;
some aspect of kids’ interests that can connect
back to the library?
Space Trip (shhh, disaster!)Unprogramming with Kids
DVD: Traveler’s Guide to the Planets (NatGeo)
Intro: DVD and then a crash landing!
Activities: ★Decide planet characteristics★First Aid with Stickers ★Pick a robot helper★Build a lego shelter★Test real astronaut food
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The Composer is Dead!:Unprogramming with Kids
Book: The Composer is Dead, Lemony Snicket
Intro: Interactive readingActivities: ★Exploring instruments in
the orchestra★Rubber band orchestra
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Library Camp-OutUnprogramming with Kids
Book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Alvin Schwartz
Intro: Silent ReadingActivities: ★Families make tents★Reading★Scary stories★Walking s’mores
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Anime Club:Unprogramming with Teens
Media: Manga and AnimeIntro: Icebreaker; Favorite
new animeActivities: ★Anime board game★Drawing manga★Candy sushi★Cosplay★Social time
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Dr. Who Party:Unprogramming with Teens
Book: DVDs and booksIntro: rolling the diceActivities: ★Duct -tape bowties★Sonic Screwdriver making★Dr. Who Jeopardy
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Chat & Chew:Unprogramming with Teens
Book: AnyIntro: Icebreaker; Share
new noteworthy titles (awards, lists)
Activities: ★Round robin book talks★Book speed dating★Sticky note reading recs★Social time
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Hey Girl.
I love theway your programsmake kidssmile.
And they're so simple,
they still leave time
for us to cuddle.
#unprogramming
You got this.
More unprogramming ideas?
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Questions?
#wwwc14 #unprogramming
Thank you, Wisconsin!
Contact Us Marge Loch-Wouters:[email protected]@lochwoutershttp://tinytipsforlibraryfun.blogspot.com
Amy Koester:[email protected]@amyeileenkhttp://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com
