S.P.A.R.K.℠ and S.T.E.A.M. Kits
What are S.P.A.R.K.℠ & S.T.E.A.M. Kits?
These interactive, take-home kits are a great way to foster creativity and cognitive development through a wide variety of unique activities.
Each kit focuses on a theme and contains:
- an explorative, hands-on item
- non-fiction books
- Many kits also contain a a discovery sheet for recording what you learned, observed, and designed
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S.P.A.R.K.℠ Kits encourage: Skills, Playing, Achievement, Reading, and Knowledge
S.T.E.A.M. Kits teach: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Kits can be checked out for up to 3 weeks! Kits can be placed on hold and can be picked up at either of the desks. Please keep in mind, kits must be returned to a desk inside the library. You can check out one S.T.E.A.M. kit and one S.P.A.R.K.℠ kit per family.
Dinosaur Kit
Explore every dinosaur you can think of! With this kit you will learn all about the dinosaurs and where they lived. You can also test your knowledge with the dinosaur guessing game included!
Knitting & Crochet
Learn to knit and crochet with the contents of this kit. Use the provided knitting/crochet needles and yarn to create something special! The books provided are perfect for any beginner.
Counting Money
Learn to count money with this calculator cash register! Make counting fun with the Learning Resources money bags coin value game.
Virginia Plans & Bugs
This kit is for you to observe and learn about the different plants and bugs in Virginia. Record the trees you observe on the Common Trees of Virginia Identification Record sheet and keep it with you!
Virginia Birds & Animals
This kit is for you to observe and learn about the different birds and animals in Virginia. Identify the different birds, reptiles, and wildlife that you can see by using the pocket guide and binoculars provided in this kit.
Solar Energy
With this kit you will be able to build 14 different robot modes that are all solar powered. Since it is powered by solar energy you don’t even need any batteries, just place the robot directly in the sunlight!
S.P.A.R.K℠
Skills, Play, Achieve, Read, Know’
S.P.A.R.K Skills, Play, Achieve, Read, Know was created by Holly Ritchie and Corin Jackson in Manassas Park, Virginia and is trademark pending.