Preschool STEAM – Winter Science – Week 2

It may not be warm enough outside to melt any snowmen, but we're going to melt some inside! You will need from your kit the four biodegradable snowmen (packing peanuts). Please provide water, a plate and a spoon or pipette from home. If you did not receive a kit from the library, you can call to see if we have any of the snowmen still …

Preschool STEAM – Winter Science – Week 3

Exploding Snowballs - Make your own snowballs and watch them fizzle and explode! (not really, Mom!) Items included in your kit: one baggie of baking soda. Items you will need from home: Vinegar, a tall glass, cookie sheet or paper plate Join Ms. Joanne on Facebook LIVE at 10:30 a.m. to hear a story and do the experiment together!  https://www.facebook.com/Benningtonlibrary/ Directions for experiment if you are …

Storytime on Facebook LIVE – Early Groundhog Day

What do a Yeti and a groundhog have in common? Tune into our Storytime and find out! We'll be celebrating Groundhog Day early! Children will want to have a scarf or cloth to play with.  

Preschool STEAM – Winter Science – Week 4

Colored Candy Cane Experiment - What happens to the different colored candy canes when you put them in warm water?  Which one loses its color the quickest? Do they melt? Items included in your kit: 3 different colored candy canes. Items you will need from home: 3 clear glasses, warm water. Join Ms. Joanne on Facebook LIVE at 10:30 a.m. to hear a story and …

Preschool STEAM – Winter Science – Week 5

How do penguins stay dry? - Did you know that some penguins stay in the water for as long as 5 months? How do they keep dry? Items included in your kit: Paper penguin, one white crayon. Items needed from home: Water, a spray bottle if you have one or a jar and blue food  coloring. Join Ms. Joanne on Facebook LIVE at 10:30 a.m. …

Preschool STEAM – Winter Science – Week 6

How do polar bears stay warm? - It’s very cold in the arctic! How do polar bears stay warm with all the snow and wind?  Items included in your kit: Shortening. Items you will need from home: a bowl of ice water. Join Ms. Joanne on Facebook LIVE at 10:30 a.m. to hear a story and do the experiment together!  https://www.facebook.com/Benningtonlibrary/ Directions for experiment if …

Storytime on Facebook LIVE – Pajama Day

It's been so cold outside so let's stay in our PJs for Storytime! It doesn't matter what time of day it is, pajamas are the best! Make sure you have your favorite stuffed friend join us, too!

Preschool STEAM – Winter Science – Week 7

Save the Penguins! - Save the penguins using just salt and ice. Items included in your kit:  4 penguin erasers and salt. Items you will need from home: small bowl or tupperware container, water, spoon or dropper (from previous kits) and food coloring. ** NOTE** Adults will need to freeze the penguins in water in the small container, and have it ready on a plate …