Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Through Stories
The Nebraska 4-H STEM Reading Connections Program
We are here to help you develop children and youth’s love for STEM through imagination guides.
This program provides all caregivers (early childhood professionals and parents) with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, enhance relationships, and to make a connection with your local library. Each year the theme changes, but the imagination guides always include the following:
- Conversation Starters
- STEM Connections
- Related Readings
- Story Extensions
- Sensory
- Music & Movement
- Creative Arts
- Complimentary Family Fun Guide
2021 Summer Reading Program Tales of Tails
Unearth the Amazing World of Animal Habitats
Children are naturally curious about nature and science. Discover how you can foster an appreciation for animals and their homes. The following books have been selected and paired with activities that provide opportunities for exploration and play to inspire creativity and wonder.
I Don’t Want To Be a Frog
Pond
STEM Challenge: How can you use static electricity to make frogs jump?
The activities engage the children. The connection between the activities and the book content is easy to grasp. These guides encourage play and the children are eager to participate.
2021 Library Commission Theme: Tails and Tales
Looking for engagement for school-aged children in your care? This program is available to youth development and early childhood professionals, afterschool clubs, summer school and camps, libraries, and parents. Resources provide engaging learning opportunities to spark an interest in STEM concepts and 4-H.
4-H 2021 Resources
- At Your Service Lesson
- Animal Adaptations Lesson
- Tales from Animal Tails Lesson
- Heads and Tails (Your Money Story) Lesson
- Clover Kid Habitat Workshop
- 4-H Human Development Wildlife Workshop
Download 2021 4-H STEM Resources
No endorsement of products or services by 4-H is intended or implied.
Want to request this program? Please contact us.
Jackie Steffen
Nebraska Extension in Cedar County
The Learning Child
jsteffen2@unl.edu
Sarah Roberts
Nebraska Extension in Dixon County
The Learning Child
sarah.roberts@unl.edu