Backup Program Ideas for Teens

Below are some program ideas that you can run using materials you probably have at your library. Remember - you ALWAYS need at least one backup program in place in case a performer fails to show up or you don't get specialized supplies in time.

This is What I Am by Alyssa Blando

Ransom Letter Poetry
Write an original poem (or even short story) using words cut from magazines & newspapers.

Materials:

• Paper/construction paper
• Old magazines and/or newspapers
• Scissors
• Glue sticks

Corner Bookmarks

via Red Ted Art

These bookmarks sit on the corner of pages and won't fall off or get caught on things outside of the book.

Instructions

Materials:

• Paper (6”x6”) – regular or origami
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers

via CZT

Negative Space Yoga Doodles
Fill in negative space with yoga doodles for an original work of art.


Materials:

• Heavy paper/cardstock cut into squares or bookmarks
• Pencils
• Markers or colored pencils

The Art of Quotes

by Courtney Zavala

Artistic interpretations of inspirational quotes.

Materials:

• Paper
• Markers, pencils, pens etc
• Books with inspirational quotes or quotes printed from Internet