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Junior Scientists (ages 5-8)

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If your child is into science, technology, engineering and math (or would they like to be), this is the time for them to shine. Read or talk through a STEM book with us and then we’ll do a STEM-based activity together.

Attention, Junior Scientists! This STEM-based program for ages 5-8 features a book and science activities that encourage deep thinking, inquiry, and fun. Each week we will use a variety of materials that you may have at home to explore a scientific concept. 

Here is the list of this month’s books and supplies. Need assistance?  Contact us at 904-255-BOOK. 

May 3
Theme: Celebrations of the Arts
Featured Book: The Sound of Science by Margaret Albertson 
Supplies: 

- Paper Plate (or a plastic container or tissue box) 
- Rubber bands of different widths  
- A popsicle stick or ruler 
- Tape 
- Scissors

May 10 
Theme: Movement & Balance
Featured Book: Music: The Sound of Science by Margaret Albertson  
Supplies:  

- 2-3 pieces of paper  
- Pencil 
- Ruler 
- Crayons or color pencils 

May 17
Theme: Food & Cooking
Featured Book: Bread Lab! written by Kim Binczewski and illustrated by Hayelin Choi & Kitchen Science Lab For Kids by Liz Lee Heinecke
Supplies:  

- 4 packages dry yeast 
- Small reclosable plastic bags 
- Permanent marker or post-it notes and pen 
- 1 tsp salt 
- 4 tsp sugar 
- 2 cups water (1 ½ cups of warm water, ½ cup cold water) 

May 24
Theme: Imagination
Featured Book: Take a Ride by My Side by Jonathan Ying 
Supplies: 

- 20 pieces of 8.5 x 11 paper  
- Masking tape  
- Scissors 
- 2 stacks of books stacked up about 9 inches each (Or boxes, or Tupper wear containers that can be stacked to about the same height) 
- Small toy car (Like a small hot wheels car or something less than 4 inches) 
- Ruler  

May 31 - Library is closed.

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card is required for registration. If you do not have a card, click here to obtain a card.

Attendance is limited to 40 participants. Your Zoom name must match your registration name for you to be admitted to the program. A link to the Zoom meeting room will be sent 1 hour prior to the event.  

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLprograms@coj.net. 

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