Arrrr you ready for a pirate adventure? Aye? Explore the high seas and search for treasure in this week's books.
#READ – Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map by James Dean
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Pete the Cat and his crew battle a sea monster as they follow a map to find a hidden treasure.
Increase pre-literacy skills as you read together:
- Trace the path on the treasure map to the "X." Ask you little one to identify the letter “X” before saying aloud.
- Have fun talking like a pirate with your child. For example, point to and say the following words and phrases in the book together:
- Aye
- mateys
- Arrrrrgh!
- Yo ho ho!
- Make sound effects when reading “swoosh,” “splash,” “squawk,” and “kir-splash” and encourage your little one to make the sounds too.
#SING – I Am a Pirate
I Am a Pirate
I am a pirate. I sail the sea.
I search for treasure where I please.
I have a hook on my hand.
I am a pirate. I sail the sea.
I search for treasure where I please.
I wear a patch on my eye.
I am a pirate. I sail the sea.
I search for treasure where I please.
I have a peg on my leg.
#EXPLORE – X Marks the Spot
Materials:
- 1-3 Sticky Notes or scraps of paper
- Pencil, pen, or crayon
Ways to Explore:
- Write an "X" on a Sticky Note or a piece of paper. Ask your little one if they know which letter it is. Practice saying "X" with your little learner.
- Go on a treasure hunt together: Ask your child to cover their eyes. Place the Sticky Note or paper with the "X" on a favorite toy, in their favorite spot, or anywhere at all. When they find the "X," ask them to say the letter.
- Show your little one how to make an "X" by crossing their index fingers. This helps prepare your child to write by strengthening the small muscles in their hands.
#JOIN – Join us for storytime virtually or at branches!
Pop-Up Storytime
Join us for a storytime either outside of our library or in the community! Your child loves singing, dancing, playing, and reading! Gather them around for a storytime they won’t forget featuring Pirate Jack Gets Dressed by Nancy Raines Day and We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt by Kelly DiPucchio!
- Pablo Creek Branch
- Monday, September 20– 10:00 am
- Highlands Branch
- Tuesday, September 21– 10:00 am
- Island at Jarboe Park
- Wednesday, September 22– 10:00 am
- West Branch
- Wednesday, September 22– 10:00 am
- South Mandarin Branch
- Thursday, September 23– 10:00 am
- Mandarin Branch
- Friday, September 24– 10:00 am
Virtual Little Movers & Shakers
Let’s get the wiggles out! This music-based program is for children from birth to pre-k and their families. Through books, songs, and movement activities we will build pre-literacy skills. Get moving with Pirate Nap: A Book of Colors by Danna Smith
We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt by Kelly DiPucchio
