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STORYTIME KITS Grab one of our do-it-at-home storytime kits! Shapes, magnets, rhymes, weblinks, an instrument, stickers, activity pages, a craft, and a free copy of the book are included. Supplies are limited, so grab yours ASAP! I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6en6Z4JtmM to watch the story read aloud for the Mo Willems Workshop’s YouTube channel. Then enjoy the activities! Everything is yours to keep!
YOUTH BOOK CLUBS Check out our do-it-at-home book clubs for all ages. All we ask is that you read the book: do as much or as little of the rest of it as you want. No matter how much you do, the book is yours! There are four age categories: grades K-3, grades 3-5, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. Every book comes with links to explore, a review sheet, a few questions, and some activities that tie into the book. We will have posts on www.splyouth.org for anyone who wants to discuss the books or comment on the questions or activities. Supplies are limited, so grab yours today! Grades K-3: National Geographic Kids: Odd Animals by Rose Davidson “Get to know the weirdest, silliest, most unique critters in the animal kingdom, from the axolotl to the star-nosed mole! This quirky early reader is full of awesome animals that march (and crawl, swim, and fly) to the beat of their own drum,” (NGK:OA, 2019). Grades 3-5: Who Would Win?: Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra by Jerry Pallotta “What would happen if a Komodo dragon and a king cobra met? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious reptiles. Learn about the Komodo dragon and king cobra’s anatomy, behavior, and more. Packed with photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts,” (WWW?: KDvKC, 2016). |
Grades 5-8: The Unexpected World of Nature by various authors/illustrators “From mighty predators that are feared, to animals in danger, to real and imagined monsters, this graphic novel’s bold illustrations and compelling text present issues from a fresh point of view,” (TUWoN, 2008). Grades 9-12: I’m Nobody! Who Are You? Poems by Emily Dickinson “A brilliant new collection of Emily Dickinson’s poetry, introduced by acclaimed author Virginia Euwer Wolff. Here are Emily Dickinson’s beautiful visions and haunting words. From the landscapes of nature to the landscapes of the mind, Dickinson captures life in all its details and desires,” (IN!WAY?, 2012 edition).
Our Easter Egg Hunt was a hit! Thank You to:
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Congratulations to Reagan, who read her first 200 books! Congratulations as well to Theodore (600). This program, a nationwide challenge encouraging caregivers to read aloud to their children, is freely available to all families with children between birth and 5-6 years. Children receive prizes after every 100 books read. To learn more, visit our website or http://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/. |
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Swanton Ohio