{"id":2414,"date":"2020-04-23T21:28:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/?p=2414"},"modified":"2020-04-23T21:28:12","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:28:12","slug":"virtual-programming-for-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/2020\/04\/23\/virtual-programming-for-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Programming for Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kids, now more than ever, are\nlearning newer and better ways to interact in a digital age now that it is\nmixed with safer-at-home orders.  How\nwill you keep up with them so you don\u2019t lose that connection that many of you\nhave worked hard to create over the years? \nKeep up with them!  Learn how with\nthese 16 top ways you can connect with your youth, even in such
\nself-isolating times!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1)   Digital Escape Rooms
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/americanlibrariesmagazine.org\/blogs\/the-scoop\/moving-programming-online\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/560355461530568\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See what the Boston Public Library and the Peters Township Public Library are doing to host virtual escape rooms for teens. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2)   Online\nGaming Tournament<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.bklynlibrary.org\/event-series\/virtual-programming?page=2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While we can\u2019t meet in person at the moment, there are endless\npossibilities to get together virtually, from virtual Smash Bros. Tournament\nwith Nintendo Switch to chess matches, poetry to duct tape crafts, knitting to\ndigital meditation, even cupcake experiments to body percussion classes, you\nare bound to find something that suits your interests in our various virtual\nprograms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3)   Find a Project That You Can Do Together via\nZoom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Instructables is a community for people who like to make things.\u00a0 Come explore, share, and make your next project with us!\u00a0 There are numerous projects that you can do virtually with your teen groups. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4)   Participate\nin First Chapter Fridays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/languageartsclassroom.com\/2019\/02\/what-is-first-chapter-friday.html\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"First<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.mpl.org\/services\/events\/?eid=112641<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is what one library is doing during this time to get teens\ninvolved in reading via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.loveatfirstchapter.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checkout previous first chapters that have been used and sign up to\nhave a first chapter sent to your inbox every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/First-Chapter-Friday-Set-4983296<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are resources (cost) that you can purchase or replicate to create\ndoodle pages for kids to doodle while they listen to the chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5)   Read-A-Loud\nBooks for Older Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/oneshetwoshe.com\/30-books-read-loud-older-kids\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A great list of 30 read-a-loud books for tweens and teens.  You could read a chapter a week over the\ncourse of the summer to keep kids coming back for more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6)   Play I\nSpy! In Community Windows
\n<\/strong>http:\/\/www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com\/2020\/04\/cindy-crushes-programming-5-virtual-programs-you-can-do-right-now\/&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april16ExtraHelping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are 5 virtual programming ideas you can do right now during this pandemic, including playing everyone\u2019s favorite game, I SPY!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7)   Compete in a Virtual Poetry\nSlam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/eltcation.wordpress.com\/2016\/01\/08\/poetry-in-the-classroom-10-fun-activities\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/indiacurrents.com\/poetry-providing-a-platform-during-a-national-quarantine\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for fun activities to explore the art of poetry and use it to\nsupport language learning?  Try these\nsimple and fun activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wanting to combine a virtual slam while helping out the community? See\nhow this one community came together to raise money for healthcare workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.tapinto.net\/towns\/fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock\/sections\/arts-and-entertainment\/articles\/virtual-poetry-slam-raises-1-700-for-glen-rock-group-delivering-meals-to-hospitals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8)   Create Stop\nMotion Animation Movies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/tinkerlab.com\/easy-stop-motion-animation-kids\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever made a short film of your own?  Don\u2019t think you have the skills to teach it\nto teens?  This article offers a great\nbasic overview of what stop motion animation is, the benefits of it, and many\noptions to help kids create their own movie in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9)  Host a\nVirtual Book Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.erintegration.com\/2015\/03\/30\/using-kahoot-to-host-a-book-tournament\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Host your very own Virtual Book Tournament using tips listed here.  Erin walks you through how to decide on the\nbook choices, how to set up the brackets, and how to make voting easy.  Try a twist by hosting your tournament using\na specific theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10)   Offer\n\u201cSo You Want to Be An Adult\u201d Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Here<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Meaningful life skills\nprogramming for teens is not a new concept, by any means.  A few great\nlibraries have also adopted the idea of teaching teens things that don\u2019t quite\nmake the school curriculum.  Changing a tire, applying for a job, even\ncooking a healthy meal, are all topics that can be daunting for a young person\nwho has never had the opportunity to try them out.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.teenservicesunderground.com\/almost-adults-life-skills-programming-for-teens\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/m.themadisonrecord.com\/2019\/06\/16\/library-hosts-adulting-series-for-everyday-skills\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

11)   Provide a Photography Course <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/go.bucketforms.com\/sf\/234c88ac<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.ebscohost.com\/novelist\/novelist-special\/steal-this-idea-photography-program-brings-divergent-to-life<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stuck at home?  Need something\nfun and creative to do with the kids? \nTry one of these photo project ideas for kids and teens who love taking\npictures!  Photography\nis a terrific outlet to lessen anxiety, process difficult emotions, and find a\nbit of joy each and every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12)   Host a Game Night\u2026.Casino Royale, Anyone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.teenservicesunderground.com\/casino-royale\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/stevecullum.com\/2020\/03\/16\/how-to-have-an-online-game-night\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.theandroidsoul.com\/best-zoom-games\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.twoscotsabroad.com\/zoom-video-conference-call-games\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
Okay, so maybe you can\u2019t host a \u201cCasino\u201d night, but what about a virtual game night?\u00a0 Granted, not all on these lists are age-appropriate for teenagers so you would need to do your research but there are plenty of options to choose from. You could keep it as simple as teaching kids various card games or as technical as purchasing an online game. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

13)   Make a Book\nTrailer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/theowlteacher.com\/creating-book-trailers-in-classroom\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to tie reading with technology?  Need a fun way to engage teens this summer\nwhen you can\u2019t meet together?  Have teens\nmake their own book trailer based on their favorite book!  This will not only get your teens involved\nbut will open the door for so many discussions like the author\u2019s purpose, story\nelements, what makes a great cliff hanger, etc. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Plainfield<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

14)   Host a Virtual Teen Art Show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plainfieldteens\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/boulderlibrary.org\/youth\/teen-viral-art-a-virtual-exhibit\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/yalsa.ala.org\/blog\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kick
Many libraries are hosting a Virtual Teen Art Show via their Instagram account.\u00a0 Most teens have been creating while they are home so why not give them a way to put their art on display and share it with others!\u00a0 Don\u2019t have Instagram? Try it on your Facebook or web page. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

15)   Career\nDay @ Your Library \u2013 Virtually<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.teenservicesunderground.com\/the-future-is-now-career-day-your-library\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Invite local guest speakers, either all on one day or weekly, to talk\nabout what they do, how much education they had to get, what kind of wage range\nthat job typically has, and why they love doing what they do.  A few speaking careers could be fireman,\npolice officer, nurse, doctor, mayor, small business owner, hair dresser, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"http:\/\/www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com\/files\/2015\/01\/thingsineverlearnedinlibraryschool2.jpg\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

16)   Interact With Teens Via Social Media
\n<\/strong>http:\/\/www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com\/2020\/03\/virtual-programming-during-a-pandemic-a-guest-post-by-stacey-shapiro\/#8230<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How\ndo you get (or keep) teens involved in programming right now? This article\noffers several ideas to try during this challenging time. With social media and the internet more\nwidespread than ever, now is the perfect time to try virtual programming such\nas joining in the Flip the Switch challenge. \nWhat is that? Do your research into what teens are finding fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Teen Programming Ideas for When Libraries are\nOperational Again:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttp:\/\/www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com\/tpib-programs\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.teenservicesunderground.com\/programming\/a-z-program-list\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/libraries.idaho.gov\/files\/Teen%20Programming%20Ideas%20and%20Resources.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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