Hello friends! We are wrapping up our summer reading program All Together Now; I hope you've had a great time and have the chance to attend a closing party at one of our library branches! There will be fun, games, and prizes--click here to see the schedule. If you've been reading 20 minutes a day this summer, you have prepared yourself to take on the challenges of your next grade level! To help you get ready for the next school year, we have programs this month about making friends, getting organized, reading for fun, and practicing mindfulness. Click on the JOIN link below and we look forward to seeing you!
READ: Fiona Goes to School by Richard Cowdrey
Use your library card or apply for an ecard here to access our digital library!
Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends start a zoo school to learn more about their fellow animals. Fiona and a few of her animal friends attend zoo school for the very first time and find out just how fun it is to learn new things in the classroom. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.
Questions to think about while you read:
- Fiona likes to learn new things. What are some new things you enjoy learning about?
- Barn Owl told Fiona and her friends how to be good listeners. What are some of the ways he shared? Can you think of others?
- Fiona loves books! What are some of your favorite books?
PLAY: Back to School Word Search
Check out this Back to School-themed Word Search--can you find all the things listed?
Click here to print out your own copy from Tree Valley Academy.com.
EXPLORE: Ribbon Bookmarks
You'll be the hit of your class with these easy DIY bookmarks—make one for each of your classmates—and your teachers!
Supplies:
- Bright colored large paper clips (can find at dollar store)
- School themed ribbon (or ribbon of your choice) no more than ½-inch thick
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Cut ribbon into 6-inch lengths.
- Take a piece of ribbon, fold it in half. Thread it through the paper clip.
- Take the two ends of the ribbon and pull them through the loop and pull tight.
- Cut the ends of the ribbon in a diagonal or V-shape.
- Make more & share!
From The Partiologist
JOIN: Attend a program!
View all school age programs and events offered this month.
Registration is required for all programs; if space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.
