Trash or Treasure?

I was recently reminded of the value of found things and re-using materials when I attended a workshop on enhancing early childhood learning experiences in the outdoors. My peers at the workshop were all working in EC education settings. 

The workshop presenters and attendees demonstrated a number of amazing ideas that used recycled materials instead of fancy store-bought geegaws. Here were people with far less funding than Ihad available in my library work making magic with upcycled swag. I was truly impressed. 

A recent ALSC blog post celebrates the treasures our trash holds. Stop here to read it and share your best ideas that stretched YOUR program budget! [The Art of Being a Trashy Library Person. Steinbauer, Amy. ALSC blog. October 12, 2022.]