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Checkers Library TV presents The Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead, a weekly television show aimed at providing entertainment for children and illustrating the benefits of reading in a fun and exciting way. Library patrons can find these episodes here on our website, YouTube channel and on our Facebook page beginning September 27th. This fall, Checkers and his vacuum robot sidekick Snoozer, head off on a reading road trip where they will explore the vast world of STEAM, and visit a new location each week. The 16-episode series will feature health tips from Dr. Dan, crafts and activities with Mrs. Hamilton, book recommendations, science experiments, and much more.
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The Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead begins next Monday. Here in this video, we meet one of the characters, Mrs. Hamilton, as she reads a story about dinosaurs and fossils.
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The Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead Episode #1 Meet Checkers the Inventor and his robot Snoozer as they explore The Secret of the Dinosaur Egg! Links for the activity sheets are below. Bring one with you the next time you are in the library for a small surprise! Make and Take a T-Rex page 1 Make and Take a T-Rex page 2 Dinosaur Coloring Page |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead Episode #2 Fire Safety Week - Checkers and Snoozer are visiting a real fire department! Along the way, they will be learning all about fire safety! Links for the activity sheets are below. Bring one with you the next time you are in the library for a small surprise! Make and Take Fire Truck Fire Truck Coloring Page Maze |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead Episode #3 You Can Print a Watch? - Uh oh...Checkers watch broke! This week Checkers and Snoozer discover the amazing world of 3D printing by visiting a graphic design company and learn how to print Checkers a new watch! Make and Take Watch Coding Dot to Dot |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead Episode #4 Delicious and Nutritious - Checkers and Snoozer are on a mission to learn where fruits and vegetables come from, why they are important, and how we can grow them right in our backyard! Make and Take Banana Fruit Maze Fruit Crossword |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead Episode #5 Spooked Snoozer - In this Halloween episode, Checkers and Snoozer are off on a mystery reading tour. They will be exploring spooky books along the way and might run into some ghostly guests. Make and Take Witch Pumpkin Field Maze Spooky Word Search |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead Episode #6 Explosive Science - It's Science Time! Checkers and Snoozer are off to make a volcano as they learn about chemical reactions and science experiments. Make and Take Volcano Trace and Color Copy the Picture |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead Episode #7 Where No Snoozer Has Gone Before - Snoozer is going on a Space Mission to learn more about astronauts, the moon and other planets in our solar system. But will Checkers fix the rocket in time? Make and Take Rocket Snoozers Space Launch |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead Episode #8 The Feeling of Music - Checkers and Snoozer explore the extraordinary world of music. They will learn music history and how to play a musical instrument! Make and Take Xylophone Music Crossword Music Matchup |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead Episode #9 Thank You! - This Thanksgiving Checkers and Snoozer take time to discuss what they are thankful for, and to learn about the history of Thanksgiving Day Make and Take Turkey Thanksgiving Maze Word Search |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead
To the Top! - This week, Checkers and Snoozer visit Winter the dolphin (who lost her tail in an accident) to learn about disabilities and how they affect humans and animals. They also discover how science and technology can help! Make and Take Dolphin Olympic Maze |
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The Reading Road Trip : Full Steam Ahead #11 Snoozer to the Rescue - In this episode, Snoozer becomes a superhero, complete with a new costume! Checkers teaches Snoozer about the history of Superheroes as they learn about real like super gadgets. Count By Number Coloring Sheet |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead #12 Happy Holidays! Checkers and Snoozer explore the Holiday traditions of various cultures, read Holiday books, and get ready for the Holiday season. Make and Take Gingerbread Man Count and Match Coloring Sheetholiday2.pdf |
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The Reading Road Trip: Full Steam Ahead #13 A New Beginning As the year winds down, Checkers and Snoozer celebrate the great year they had, while looking forward to the new year. They discuss the calendar, different cultural celebrations of the new year, and travel to a party! Make and Take Match and Sort |
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Winter Wonderland On a snowy day, Checkers and Snoozer are stuck inside. They make the best of it by playing games, reading books, and learning some history of games. |
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What's Up Doc? Snoozer learns not to be afraid to go to the doctor, with the help of his own doctor, Dr. Dan. |
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Ready, Set, Go! On their last Reading Road Trip, Snoozer learns about the importance of regular exercise. |