Summer Reading Program

Registration for the Bettendorf Public Library Summer Reading Program has begun! Children 2 years and older can participate in our "Be Creative at Your Library" program! Registration is at the Children's Desk. The Children, Teen, and Adult programs run from Monday, May 18 to Saturday, July 25. Come join the fun!

Rainbow Crafts

Find rainbow craft ideas at http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts.rainbow/

Rainbow Snacks

* Fruit Loop Necklace

* Rainbow Banana (die chunks of banana in colors with Jell-O)
* Rainbow Jell-O

* Rainbow Rice Cakes (use food coloring to tint)

Rolling Rainbows

Find colored bottles like in the photo or fill clear plastic soda bottles and drops of food coloring. Put mosaic tiles, beads, or plastic cubes in the bottles. Cover the caps with tape.

If you want to get fancy - Pour cooking oil in the bottle and then water. Sprinkle glitter into the mixture for fun!

Leading to Reading

Here's another great site for you and your children to explore! (Fisher Price site is still down... hopefully it will be fixed soon!) In the mean time enjoy these games, nursery rhymes, lullabies, stories, and finger plays! There are 3 categories: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Info for Adults.

http://www.rif.org/leadingtoreading/en/babies-toddlers/

Five Green and Speckled Frogs

There are many versions of the song "Five Green and Speckled Frogs". You might want to make flannel board or magnet pieces to act out the song!

Frog Games

Leap Frog: Have your child squat down and yell "Ribbit" when jumping up and down.

Frog Match: Cut different shapes and colors of frogs for your child to match.

Lily Pad Jump: Place lily pads on the floor and jump for one to another.

Musical Lily Pads: Put lily pads on the floor in a circle. Have your child circle them like musical chairs. Listen to songs about frogs.