For the past two years, Madison Public Library has created Winter Break Kits: 12 activities between the start of winter (Dec. 21) and the new year to keep kids occupied and learning. Each day correlates with a BookFlix option. The BookFlix database, provided for free by the SD State Library, is highlighted over and over in the activities. In 2020, the kit ended with a Noon Year's Eve party: a car parade and games (weather permitting) at Library Park.
Kits were designed for children in Junior Kindergarten to 5th grade, and the library provided bags which included all of the activities. Caregivers picked up the bags and took them home. Inside the bags were the 12 kits with instructions, supplies, and labels to keep the days in order.
"Every day includes ways to learn more about your activity or craft by going to the Madison Public Library website and reading online books from BookFlix."-from flyer included in the bag.
This is a great programming idea for any time of year! Contact Lisa [Lisa.Martin@cityofmadison.com] at the Madison PL if you have questions.
Here is an example of one of the activities and the tie-in to BookFlix.
