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Tween Programming 101

Tween Programming 101. Julie Zeoli Penny Peck Jeanne O’Grady Anna Hartman Yemila Alvarez Joanna Axelrod. Definition of Tween. Penny Peck pikly@aol.com. Tween s: Ages 9-12, Grades 4-7 . Penny Peck pikly@aol.com. Tween vs. Teenybopper. Tweens : Boys and Girls Not negative

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Tween Programming 101

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  1. Tween Programming 101 Julie Zeoli Penny Peck Jeanne O’Grady Anna Hartman Yemila Alvarez Joanna Axelrod

  2. Definition of Tween • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  3. Tweens: Ages 9-12, Grades 4-7 • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  4. Tween vs. Teenybopper Tweens: • Boys and Girls • Not negative • Marketing term covering a wide array of products, not just pop culture Teenybopper • Girls only • Pejorative • Mainly pop culture references of music, movies, TV, teen idols • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  5. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  6. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Book Discussion Groups Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries When: Since 1998 Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  7. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Book discussions….WHY? They were hungry for that exchange of ideas! Jeanne O’Grady gradyj@santacruzpl.org

  8. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Book discussions….WHO? Kids who love to read and love books in a non-school setting with kids their own age! Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  9. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Book discussions….HOW? TIMING! FOOD!TITLES!QUESTIONS! Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  10. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Summer Reading Shopping Trip Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries When: Since 1999 Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  11. Tweens: Library Programming before the buzz word Summer Reading Shopping Trip…WHY? To reward children at outreach sites for summer reading. Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  12. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Summer Reading Shopping Trip…WHO? Children at Jardines del Valle and other outreach sites. Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  13. Tweens: Library Programming Before the Buzz Word Summer Reading Shopping Trip…HOW? Summer Reading Set & reach reading goal Sign up for trip HAVE FUN! Jeanne O’Grady ogradyj@santacruzpl.org

  14. Tweens: Incorporating Services into Your Library Julie Zeoli juliez@ylpl.lib.ca.us

  15. Tweens: Incorporating Services into Your Library You are already doing it! Focus on age group Julie Zeoli juliez@ylpl.lib.ca.us

  16. Tweens: Incorporating Services into Your Library 1) Not enough money 2) Not enough staff 3) Not enough space Why Not? Julie Zeoli juliez@ylpl.lib.ca.us

  17. Tweens: Incorporating Services into Your Library Why? Today’s young customers are tomorrow’s taxpayers! • Continue library habits from childhood through adulthood! (don’t lose them & keep the momentum going!) Julie Zeoli juliez@ylpl.lib.ca.us

  18. Tweens: Incorporating Services into Your Library Support! • Set Goals • Purpose & Mission • Be proactive • Be persistent • Find partners • Stay positive Julie Zeoli juliez@ylpl.lib.ca.us *Jones, Patrick. 1998. Connecting Young Adults and Libraries

  19. Tween Programming Ideas!

  20. Tween Movie Party Programs • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  21. Insure Success of Your Program Singalongs Movie parties Free admission Snacks Scheduling Watch the movie ahead of time Movie Mom blog.beliefnet.com/moviemom/ • Movie Licensing USA • www.movlic.com • Motion Picture Licensing Corp. • www.mplc.org/ • Movie Ratings • www.mpaa.org/ratings/what-each-rating-means • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  22. Movie Sing-along Programs • Use DVDs with special captioning of song lyrics • Props • Costumes • Make it interactive • Have song leaders – very important! • Before or after the film, have trivia contests, dance contests, or other activities • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  23. Movie Sing-along Ideas Grease • Props: pompoms, plastic leis for the carnival scene • Dance Contest • Checkered flags for car race • Burgers, Fries, Shakes (there are lots of food scenes in the film) The Sound of Music • Props: everything mentioned in “My Favorite Things” • Waltz Contest • Yodeling Contest • Strudel High School Musical • Props: pompoms, basketballs • Free throw contest • Mini-flashlights for nighttime scenes • Cupcakes & cookies • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  24. More Movie Sing-alongs Wizard of Oz • Props: stuffed animal dogs, poppies, lollipops, green sunglasses • Squirt guns to put water on the witch • Apple throwing contest • Crullers, apples, any green food Hairspray • Props: joke shop items • Dance Contest • Hairspray cans • Protest signs • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  25. Tween Movie Parties • Trivia Contest about the movie • Discuss how the movie compares to the book • Special refreshments related to the film • Wear costumes • Make T-shirts relating to the movie – Team Jacob and Team Edward shirts to go with “Twilight” • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  26. Tween Movie Parties • Lightning Thief – indoor Olympics • www.bayviews.org/baynews/news0901.html#PercyJackson • Diary of a Wimpy Kid – make diaries, Cheese Touch game (like Hot Potato) • ysostorytime.pbworks.com/w/page/6902233/Diary-of-a-Wimpy-Kid • Alice in Wonderland – make hats, play crochet, paint paper roses, tea party • www.ehow.com/how_4550656_plan-alice-wonderland-library-program.html • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  27. More Teen Movie Parties • Goosebumps – Halloween themed party • www.bayviews.org/baynews/news0908.html#Program • Reel Steel – robot club, lego robots • Dolphin Tale – beach party games • www.associatedcontent.com/article/332796/15_unique_luau_and_beach_party_games.html?cat=7 • Hugo (Cabret) – clocks and trains, • www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-turn-an-old-lp-into-a-clock-145958 • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  28. Special Event Parties • Holidays • Book Parties • Science • History • Poetry • Interactive • Games • Crafts • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  29. Sample Halloween Program • Icebreaker: Tell scary stories such as “The Golden Arm” or “The Ribbon” • Pumpkin Toss game: • www.ehow.com/how_2073712_play-pumpkin-ring-toss.html • Lollipop Tree: • lauraoshea.typepad.com/whirlpool_of_imagination/2009/10/a-sweet-tree-for-halloween.html • Tombstone Toss: Throw embroidery hoops at cardboard tombstones • Eyeball Grab: Fill a plastic cauldron with water. Put in plastic eyeballs, each with a number written on it. Children just grab an eyeball out of the cauldron with their hands. Award the prize that goes with that number. • Face Painting • Day of the Dead mask-making: • www.freekidscrafts.com/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=526 • Halloween Crafts • Refreshments • Costume Contest • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  30. Book Themed Parties • Popular series, single title, or author • Author’s website for ideas • PUBYAC: • www.pubyac.org/ • Use high school volunteers • Refreshments • Harry Potter: • http://youngadults.about.com/od/graduationtips/ss/18th-Birthday-Party-Harry-Potter.htm • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  31. More Book Parties • Strange Case of Origami Yoda: • http://www.squidoo.com/starwarsorigami#module44007432 • Hunger Games: • http://creativelibraryprograms.blogspot.com/2011/05/hunger-games-teen-program.html • Penny Peck • pikly@aol.com

  32. THANKS! • Penny Peck • Pikly@aol.com

  33. Tween Science Projects • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  34. Why Science? • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  35. Ideas? • Zoom • http://pbskids.org/zoom/ • Exploratorium • http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/ • Fetch! (Tweens are the contestants) • http://www.pbs.org/parents/fetch/index.html • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  36. Floating Egg • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  37. Invisible Ink • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  38. Marshmallows • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  39. Rock Crystal Garden • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  40. Eruptions! • Anna Hartman • anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  41. Anna Hartman Children’s Librarian anna.hartman@sdcounty.ca.gov

  42. Tech Programs for Tweens YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com

  43. Why Tech? • They’re already using it • Experimenting with different forms of communication • Social mechanism • Tweens Heart Games • It’s fun! YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com

  44. YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com Statistical Data : Julanne Schiffer and Donna Sabino for Ipsos All images courtesy of DIS magazine: http://dismagazine.com/discussion/18697/they-grow-up-so-faster-tween-tech/

  45. YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com Statistical Data : Julanne Schiffer and Donna Sabino for Ipsos All images courtesy of DIS magazine: http://dismagazine.com/discussion/18697/they-grow-up-so-faster-tween-tech/

  46. YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com Statistical Data : Julanne Schiffer and Donna Sabino for Ipsos All images courtesy of DIS magazine: http://dismagazine.com/discussion/18697/they-grow-up-so-faster-tween-tech/

  47. Everyone else is doing it! YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com

  48. What We Did • Digital Book Cover Program • Avatar Creation Program* • Picasa Photo Collage Program* *Program created and presented by Linda Valler, School Resource Services Liaison, Alameda Free Library: lvaller@ci.alameda.ca.us YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com

  49. Digital Book Cover Program MARKETING: YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com

  50. Program Planning YemilaAlvarez yemila_alvarez@yahoo.com

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