Children’s Events

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Create your very own felt sea animal! Each sewing craft kit provides everything for sewing beginners!

Move, sing, dance, and have fun! Join us for Jiggly Wiggly for babies and children from birth to pre-kindergarten.

***July 27 will be a pre-recorded video in place of an in-person class!***

Storytime is a great time to enjoy stories, meet new friends, sing songs, play games, and have fun. This event is for children ages 12 months to 5 years and includes a new craft every week!

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

For ages 18 months – 5 years. Come explore the wondrous world of stories with Bendy Bookworm Yoga. Feed your child’s curiosity and joyful energy as we play, imagine, and learn together! After Yoga, there will be a fun craft.

July 7: Sea Shell Craft

August 4: Hermit Crab Craft

***Children will participate in Bendy Bookworm Yoga at their own risk. Bendy Bookworm Yoga, LLC is not responsible or liable for any injury or harm a child may sustain as a result of their participation in the Little Bookworms Yoga program.***

Families are welcome to join Denise & Rola, as we play several rounds of ocean themed bingo! There will be a lot of fun, and cool prizes too!

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Kids can stop by and pickup a bag of materials to use for various small, creative projects, and finish their project at home! New projects will be available for pickup from the Teen Section, every other Monday starting @ 10:00 AM.While supplies last. Feel free to send pictures of your finished project to Denise J. at djukniewicz@mahwahlibrary.org.

Come see an amazing bubble and balloon show at the Mahwah Library! This interactive show is fun for all ages and features bubbles like you’ve never seen before as well as balloon art for non-stop entertainment.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Stretch your imagination and your body! We will learn basic yoga poses, create a story, and have fun! Simple breathing techniques and guided visualizations are also taught. Yoga is a great way to bring calm and focus into your child’s life through movement and breath. Parents are welcome to join in. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Yoga mats are encouraged but not required.

Kids will learn all about seaside vessels as we create our own pirate ship to sail the open seas.

Join STEAM To-Go for an afternoon of creative painting like you’ve never tried before! Salt and glue create a textured base for watercolor jellyfish that will really pop on a dark ocean background.

This event will be a TO GO kit with an instructional video sent via email.

Join us in the Children’s Craft Area for a fun, DIY craft with Rola! These crafts are great for ages 4 and up.

June 14: Salt Dough Starfish

June 28: Happy 4th of July!

July 12: Diving Ocean Creature

July 26: Ocean Pebble Coaster

August 9: Rock Photo Holder

August 23: Sea Turtle Ornament

Move, sing, dance, and have fun! Join us for Jiggly Wiggly for babies and children from birth to pre-kindergarten.

***July 27 will be a pre-recorded video in place of an in-person class!***

Storytime is a great time to enjoy stories, meet new friends, sing songs, play games, and have fun. This event is for children ages 12 months to 5 years and includes a new craft every week!

You will learn to draw a cute Relaxing Hippo during this fun tutorial.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

For grades K-3. Get your child moving AND spark their creativity in this Yoga and Craft after school program. Children will learn funky yoga poses that will promote a lifelong love of reading and healthy lifestyle habits. In this class we use our bodies and our Imaginations.

July 14: Jellyfish Suncatcher Craft

August 11: Make Your Own Aquarium

***Children will participate in Bendy Bookworm Yoga at their own risk. Bendy Bookworm Yoga, LLC is not responsible or liable for any injury or harm a child may sustain as a result of their participation in the Little Bookworms Yoga program.***

Sail off into the sunset as kids create a unique sailboat design using oil pastels.

Come join Melissa Dawson, the Dietitian at the ShopRite of Ramsey in making fun and nutritious smoothies, while learning about the benefits of healthy snacking!

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Teens in grades 5 and up can register for this fun Laser Tag event. Game Coaches from Game Rider NJ will offer the perfect combination of excitement, competition and ridiculous fun! Our doors will open starting at 6:00 PM, and guests will have until 6:30 PM to arrive. Light refreshments (juice, cookies, and chips) will be served.

On the night of the event, a parent or guardian MUST walk their teen to the front lower level door and sign a permission form (if they haven’t done so in advance) in order for their teen to be allowed to participate.

*A copy of the permission form can be viewed/printedby clicking under Attachments.

Using air to power these boats in our Sail Boat Extravaganza race will all be determined on the successful construction of the sails. Students will be put to the test to not only design and construct a floating boat, but also to effectively include a sail that will be used to power through a race!

This challenge will be a take-home kit with an instructional video.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Stretch your imagination and your body! We will learn basic yoga poses, create a story, and have fun! Simple breathing techniques and guided visualizations are also taught. Yoga is a great way to bring calm and focus into your child’s life through movement and breath. Parents are welcome to join in. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Yoga mats are encouraged but not required.

Learn about the importance of Lighthouses as we design our own Nighttime lighthouse landscape design.

Sandpaper provides a unique base to draw on as we create beach scenes including but not limited ti shells, umbrellas, surfboards, and a gorgeous sunset!

This event will be a TO GO kit with an instructional video sent via email.

Move, sing, dance, and have fun! Join us for Jiggly Wiggly for babies and children from birth to pre-kindergarten.

***July 27 will be a pre-recorded video in place of an in-person class!***

Storytime is a great time to enjoy stories, meet new friends, sing songs, play games, and have fun. This event is for children ages 12 months to 5 years and includes a new craft every week!

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

X marks the spot! Learn how to create your very own treasure map. Great for storytelling.

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Kids can stop by and pickup a bag of materials to use for various small, creative projects, and finish their project at home! New projects will be available for pickup from the Teen Section, every other Monday starting @ 10:00 AM.While supplies last. Feel free to send pictures of your finished project to Denise J. at djukniewicz@mahwahlibrary.org.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Stretch your imagination and your body! We will learn basic yoga poses, create a story, and have fun! Simple breathing techniques and guided visualizations are also taught. Yoga is a great way to bring calm and focus into your child’s life through movement and breath. Parents are welcome to join in. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Yoga mats are encouraged but not required.

Preschoolers will love this interactive craft making class that allows them to design and assemble their own jellyfish to take home!

Join us in the Children’s Craft Area for a fun, DIY craft with Rola! These crafts are great for ages 4 and up.

June 14: Salt Dough Starfish

June 28: Happy 4th of July!

July 12: Diving Ocean Creature

July 26: Ocean Pebble Coaster

August 9: Rock Photo Holder

August 23: Sea Turtle Ornament

Move, sing, dance, and have fun! Join us for Jiggly Wiggly for babies and children from birth to pre-kindergarten.

***July 27 will be a pre-recorded video in place of an in-person class!***

Storytime is a great time to enjoy stories, meet new friends, sing songs, play games, and have fun. This event is for children ages 12 months to 5 years and includes a new craft every week!

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Create your very own felt sea animal! Each sewing craft kit provides everything for sewing beginners!

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Come and see some scaly, slimy, and furry friends. Maybe even Dexter the Kookaburra will entertain us too! This event is for kids in grades 4 and up.

Join STEAM to-go for an afternoon of slimy fun! Clear glue is the base for this ocean-themed slime. We’ll color our slimy ocean and add mix-ins that will give you mermaid vibes!

Meet snakes from around the country and around the world, including Banana Peel, a 12-foot Albino Burmese python.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

For ages 18 months – 5 years. Come explore the wondrous world of stories with Bendy Bookworm Yoga. Feed your child’s curiosity and joyful energy as we play, imagine, and learn together! After Yoga, there will be a fun craft.

July 7: Sea Shell Craft

August 4: Hermit Crab Craft

***Children will participate in Bendy Bookworm Yoga at their own risk. Bendy Bookworm Yoga, LLC is not responsible or liable for any injury or harm a child may sustain as a result of their participation in the Little Bookworms Yoga program.***

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Kids can stop by and pickup a bag of materials to use for various small, creative projects, and finish their project at home! New projects will be available for pickup from the Teen Section, every other Monday starting @ 10:00 AM.While supplies last. Feel free to send pictures of your finished project to Denise J. at djukniewicz@mahwahlibrary.org.

Fun Fact: The first national reserve is located right here in New Jersey. The Pinelands National Reserve is home to many threatened and endangered species, all with their own adaptations. Meet some of the animals that live in this reserve – one of the world’s major ecosystems.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Who spent some time at the beach this summer? Join us to paint a beautiful sunset scene to remember some of the beauty you may have seen, or are yet to see! *Acrylic paint is permanent, please wear clothing that you won’t be upset about if it gets any paint on it!

Join us in the Children’s Craft Area for a fun, DIY craft with Rola! These crafts are great for ages 4 and up.

June 14: Salt Dough Starfish

June 28: Happy 4th of July!

July 12: Diving Ocean Creature

July 26: Ocean Pebble Coaster

August 9: Rock Photo Holder

August 23: Sea Turtle Ornament

Let’s go under the sea for a fascinatingOceanexploration with an expansive Museum exhibit of super cool sea creatures as the backdrop – life-size taxidermysharks & stingrays, crabs, coral, sponges, sea stars and more. Plus each participant will dig for and take-home seashell and sea fossil courtesy of DinosaursRock.com! For ages 8 – 17.

No matter what age the children will love to work with buoyancy and water pressure as they create their very own Cartesian diver in a bottle. Younger children can figure out how to get their glow in the dark diver to move up and down without touching it. While older children will love to make a game of it, by creating two Cartesian divers that they will try to hook onto each other without actually touching the pieces.

You will learn to draw a cute Sunbathing Lion during this fun tutorial.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

For grades K-3. Get your child moving AND spark their creativity in this Yoga and Craft after school program. Children will learn funky yoga poses that will promote a lifelong love of reading and healthy lifestyle habits. In this class we use our bodies and our Imaginations.

July 14: Jellyfish Suncatcher Craft

August 11: Make Your Own Aquarium

***Children will participate in Bendy Bookworm Yoga at their own risk. Bendy Bookworm Yoga, LLC is not responsible or liable for any injury or harm a child may sustain as a result of their participation in the Little Bookworms Yoga program.***

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Create your very own felt sea animal! Each sewing craft kit provides everything for sewing beginners!

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Join STEAM to-go for a craft that includes a moving piece- the dolphin will appear to be diving in and out of the waves we make!

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Join us as we close out our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge with a special outdoor showing of the Disney favorite, Moana.

The film will be presented in the Library parking lot, so feel free to bring a beach blanket or chair, and relax.

Kids can stop by and pickup a bag of materials to use for various small, creative projects, and finish their project at home! New projects will be available for pickup from the Teen Section, every other Monday starting @ 10:00 AM.While supplies last. Feel free to send pictures of your finished project to Denise J. at djukniewicz@mahwahlibrary.org.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Join us in the Children’s Craft Area for a fun, DIY craft with Rola! These crafts are great for ages 4 and up.

June 14: Salt Dough Starfish

June 28: Happy 4th of July!

July 12: Diving Ocean Creature

July 26: Ocean Pebble Coaster

August 9: Rock Photo Holder

August 23: Sea Turtle Ornament

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Kids and teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun emoji code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Are you in grades 5 & up? Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros. Every Monday & Wednesday a newArena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’sTeen events calendarfor that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.

To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas. The last step is to join our arena mahwahliband enter today’s specialArena ID:

Join us in the Children’s Craft Area for a fun, DIY craft with Rola! These crafts are great for ages 4 and up.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play variousvideo games, Board games, chess & cards!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk and earn a small rewardfor guessing the object, puzzle, riddle, or rhyme.

Critter Care is a 4 session class that will happen every Wednesday in September at 4 PM. Kids 5-8 are welcome to register to learn about the importance of proper care for animals with a hands-on and close-up lesson. We will meet a different animal each class and finish every lesson with a craft!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to The Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.

Take home and decorate a wooden dragon with a light inside. Markers or paint work best to decorate, we only provide the wooden dragon (the light should work as well without any extra materials).

What is it? Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk to solve a puzzle and earn a small reward.

Is today a movie day? Are we watching Anime? Are we playing video games? Teens in grades 5 and upcan drop in to the Inbetween to find out!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to chat about great books and earn a small snack! Participants can read and chat about whatever books they like.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to The Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play variousvideo games, Board games, chess & cards!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk and earn a small rewardfor guessing the object, puzzle, riddle, or rhyme.

Critter Care is a 4 session class that will happen every Wednesday in September at 4 PM. Kids 5-8 are welcome to register to learn about the importance of proper care for animals with a hands-on and close-up lesson. We will meet a different animal each class and finish every lesson with a craft!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to The Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.

Children in grades K-2 can join Ms. Julie to make a fun, creative art project!

What is it? Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk to solve a puzzle and earn a small reward.

Is today a movie day? Are we watching Anime? Are we playing video games? Teens in grades 5 and upcan drop in to the Inbetween to find out!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to The Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.

Join us in the Children’s Craft Area for a fun, DIY craft with Rola! These crafts are great for ages 4 and up.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play variousvideo games, Board games, chess & cards!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk and earn a small rewardfor guessing the object, puzzle, riddle, or rhyme.

Critter Care is a 4 session class that will happen every Wednesday in September at 4 PM. Kids 5-8 are welcome to register to learn about the importance of proper care for animals with a hands-on and close-up lesson. We will meet a different animal each class and finish every lesson with a craft!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to The Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.

Get ready to be a scientist! Students will get hands on with an instructor in dissecting a pumpkin and learning about its parts. Students will also learn what germination is (seeds growing without soil) and how to germinate a pumpkin seed. As a craft- we will paint mini-pumpkins to take home (along with their pumpkin seed ready for germination).

What is it? Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk to solve a puzzle and earn a small reward.

Is today a movie day? Are we watching Anime? Are we playing video games? Teens in grades 5 and upcan drop in to the Inbetween to find out!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to The Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.

Hey kids in grades 4 – 8! Do you need help getting motivated to do your homework? Do you need help understanding how to do your homework? We can help! Join us on Tuesdays at the Mahwah Public Library for the Habitat for Humanity Homework Club!

You will be guided by dedicated teen Habitat for Humanity Club members and a certified high school math teacher. Drop in, no sign-up needed!

Children in grades 3-5 can join Ms. Julie to make a fun, creative art project!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play variousvideo games, Board games, chess & cards!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk and earn a small rewardfor guessing the object, puzzle, riddle, or rhyme.

Critter Care is a 4 session class that will happen every Wednesday in September at 4 PM. Kids 5-8 are welcome to register to learn about the importance of proper care for animals with a hands-on and close-up lesson. We will meet a different animal each class and finish every lesson with a craft!

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to The Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.

Get your garden ready for Spring by making a native plant seed ball that can be planted in the fall (and will bloom in the spring) and learn all about our local pollinators! (where they go over the winter, how they prepare for hibernation or migration etc) We will also pot up a dwarf sunflower seed so students can observe on their own at home, the growth process.