For a "Love of Books"

Today in what would have been Jackie Kennedy's
85th birthday, we think her words ring as true as they did
during the 1960's when she was raising two young children.  

Mrs. Kennedy's White House Tour

February 14, 1962

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbFt4h3Dkkw

Sharper, Higher, Etc

Improving Reading Skills

http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/25-reading-strategies-that-work-in-every-content-area/

 Twenty five ways to improve
reading skills on behalf of youngsters.

List: Early Chapter Books

http://www.whatdowedoallday.com/tag/early-chapter-books

Know a child who's transitioning from reading shorter 

stories to more involved material?  Yes, it's that time......  

Sounds like this youngster
is ready for Chapter Books. 

See the link (above) for lists of material

that "fit" the youngster who has moved

beyond "easy readers" but are not really
ready to start middle grade novels.   

Oh, Frozen Huh?

Paws to Read Party on July 17th

The summer "wraps up" with a bit of fun
and drawings for some lucky readers
who will win tickets to Holiday World!  

It will all take place at "Paws to Read."
This seven week program has been hosted all summer
by the folks at The Lawrence Public Library District.  

 

Be there:  Lawrence Public Library on Thursday, July 17th.  

Oh, cookies to share & some lucky folks:  2:00 to 3:00 P.M. 

814 12th Street
Lawrenceville, Illinois 62439
(618) 943-3016

Grow Enthusiastic Readers

http://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2014/07/12/top-ten-ways-to-turn-your-classroom-into-a-hotbed-of-enthusiastic-readers-by-megan-ginther-and-holly-mueller-2/

Nurture a love of reading in kids?

It's a team effort & a
worthwhile adventure that lies ahead...... 

We can develop authentic readers. Try

Megan & Holly's suggestions in the link above.

Moments of Awe

http://www.buzzfeed.com/bookoisseur/15-pieces-of-book-art-that-will-make-you-gasp-fbwc?linkId=8766970

Imagination

Celebration

Creation

"We see love & only love

when browsing any bookshelf!"

PBS and "The Magic of Book Art"
http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2011/12/30/pbs-offbook-book-art-papercraft/

Paws to Read Fun on July 10th

"The Elsenpeter Marionettes" are coming to the 2014 Summer
Reading Program "Paws to Read" for week seven.
Don't miss the presentation of Beauty and the Beast!
It's brought to us by the folks at
The Lawrence Public Library District.  

 

http://elsenpeterproductions.com/talent/elsenpeter-marionettes.html

Puppeteer Richard Elsenpeter is

a fourth generation master at his craft.  

Be there:  Lawrence Public Library on Thursday, July 10th.
The puppet show is from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. 
 

814 12th Street
Lawrenceville, Illinois 62439
(618) 943-3016

Discover Fact Monster

http://www.factmonster.com/

Get Facts on Thousands of
Subjects Using Fact Monster

 

This site was designed with youngsters in mind,
from upper elementary through middle school or Jr. High.
Kids can easily read and understand the information presented.

Seuss is Right!

Paws to Read Fun on July 3rd

"Juggling Jeff" is coming to the 2014 Summer
Reading Program "Paws to Read" for week six!
It's brought to us by the folks at
The Lawrence Public Library District.  

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyDK1xH9Fs0

 

Be there:  Lawrence Public Library on Thursday, July 3rd.
The program is from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M.  

814 12th Street
Lawrenceville, Illinois 62439
(618) 943-3016

Ever Heard "I'm Bored?"

http://blog.highlights.com/post/54360832291/embracing-summer-boredom-no-i-didnt-yes?utm_content=buffer5bc3f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.U7BXgLGmVnZ

School has been out for a while.....

Are kids "stewing," claiming

to anyone who'll listen 

that they're bored? 

Check out some ideas for

what youngsters can do with some

of their unstructured time, 

thanks to  Highlights!