Relax and Create

Choose an activity that is relaxing and fun!

Create Something  - or - Play a Game

LEGOs - Maximum 8 students
A large bin full of endless creation options.  Have fun!
K'NEX - Maximum 2 students - Must work on item together​
Build a Ferris Wheel, swing ride or boom ride with this kit. It comes with its own motor to make it functional.
Engino Construction Kit - Maximum 2 students - Must work on item together
Build 8 different working models including a catapult, balloon-powered plane, drag racer, gravity fan, and more.
Hour of Code - Learn to create your own apps and programs - Unlimited students (Use own Chromebook)
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On a desktop computer, go to:  code.org/learn
If you are just beginning, choose the following checkboxes:
Grades 9+
Beginner
One hour
Blocks
Then, choose an activity that seems appealing and follow the tutorial.  OR, just click on the image below to start.
Finger Knitting - Make a butterfly using only yarn and your fingers (Make and Take) - Unlimited students
Other tutorials: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTb_cGBWoas ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTb_cGBWoas --- you need a wire with this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8le6uACoUPI ---  two-finger knitting, you need glue and googly eyes
Coloring - Maximum 6 students around the poster - Unlimited with bookmarks
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Enjoy some down time with coloring therapy!
Little Bits: Use simple electronics to build a project - Maximum 4 students
Makerspace
Choose one of the projects below.  Click on its image to see the instructions.  Build it!
Contraptions kit - Make ramps and mazes for a marble - Max. 2 students/ kit
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No glue or nails needed.  Just lay out the planks in a pattern and create cool structures!
3D pen - Make your initial in plastic (Make and Take) - Maximum 1 student
​Makerspace
Must be trained by Media Staff before using this!
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  • Draw your initial on a piece of notebook paper.
  • Choose your color of filament.
  • Follow the instructions to preheat and load the filament.
  • Draw the outline of the letter first,.
  • Fill in the outline with whatever pattern you wish.
  • ​When you are finished, peel off the completed initial. 
Origami (Make and Take) - Unlimited students
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  • Cut your paper into a square.
  • Use the origami books provided or find any origami YouTube tutorial on the Chromebook. 
  • ​Happy folding!
Die cut greeting cards (Make and Take) - Maximum 2 students
​Makerspace
  • Use our die cut machine to cut out shapes.
  • Make your own cards or gift tags with the materials provided.

PLay a game

Jenga - Between 1 and 6 students
​Pull out a block, place it on top, but don't let the tower fall.
UNO - Between 2 to 8 students
 Players race to match numbers and colors in an attempt to get rid of all their cards. 
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - Between 3 to 8 students
Keep 5 crazy words in mind. As soon as there is a match between a card and a spoken word, race against each other to slap your hand on the central pile of cards. The last one to do so must take them all.
Cards - Maximum 8 students
Play your favorite card game - or here are the rules for the favorite card game of the Bogle family.
Happy Salmon - Between 3 and 8 students
Super-quick game that will take about 2 minutes to play.  Be ready to smile and laugh - and then play again!
Apples To Apples - Between 4 to 8 students
The game of hilarious comparisons!
Chess / Checkers - 2 students
The old-school favorites - for a reason!
Connect 4 - 2 students
​Challenge a friend to rule the grid! Strategy drives the competition in this Connect 4 board game. Line 'em up, block opponents, and be the first to get 4 in a row to win.
Mexican Train Dominoes - Between 2 and 8 students
Players will love the colorful little trains used as game pieces. Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes.
Telestrations - Between 4 to 12 students
Cross the games of Pictionary and Telephone and you get fun for everyone! No Drawing Skills Required; Stick figures & sense of humor welcome!