Based on a school-wide survey of student interest, kits such as Indians, Astronomy, and the Human Body are developed by the library media staff and teachers. Kits contain books, filmstrips, tapes, models, transparencies, etc., suitable for different grade levels, a variety of learning modalities, and a range of abilities. Integration of resources into KIDS KITS allows for immediate hands-on use of a variety of materials. Exploration allows students to become aware of topics of interest and resources available. During in-depth study, students ask and answer research questions by listening, viewing, reading, and writing.
Students apply the information they have learned by creating a product or preparing a presentation.
A wide variety of study products is encouraged, such as creative writing, transparencies, tapes, models, or filmstrips. Products may be added to the kits. Students are encouraged to share their learning. KIDS KITS relates to several of the National Goals for Education, but most directly to Goal 3. KIDS KITS is used by teachers to enrich instruction in all subject areas.