Monthly Archives: April 2012
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Help a Bird With Her Nest
Posted on April 26, 2012 by Ami in Activities, Books & ReadingA special project to do with your child might be to help a bird make their house by placing degradable items such as twigs, yarn, or even hair in a well-chosen place (by a feeder or on the branches of a tree you know is a likely nesting spot). If you want to go [...]
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And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano
Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jennifer in Books & ReadingCheck out this new title illustrated by last year’s Caldecott medal winner, Erin E. Stead. Booklist journal gave it a starred review, calling it a “beautiful ode to a patient gardener. . . It’s not easy to wait . . . and wait . . . but children, like the boy, may realize that patience [...]
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Spring reading bulletin board
Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jennifer in UncategorizedMs. Rachel at our library created this simple and cheery bulletin board for the spring:
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Animal or bug mask craft
Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jennifer in CraftsAnimals and insects are popping up everywhere in the spring. Kids at the library had fun creating their own masks of spring animals, bugs, or even made-up creatures. We used our die cut machine to make masks shapes, but all you need is an oval shape with holes cut out for eyes and an inward [...]
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Springtime in Bugland
Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ami in Books & ReadingSpringtime in Bugland by David Carter is a fresh new Easy Reader, and it is perfect for the child learning to read independently. The rhyming text tells about how all the bugs in Bugland love the beginning to spring so much, they simply must celebrate! Pay close attention to notice all the humor in the charming illustrations.
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Hot Rod Hamster Early Literacy Station
Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ami in Letters & WritingThe Children’s Department has started featuring some exciting stations your child can explore during your next trip to the library! The stations are designed to develop skills to get chidlren ready for reading. If your kid loves cars and racing, she or he will need to check out the really fun Hod Rod Hamster station in the storytime room.
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Spring Planting Song
Posted on April 7, 2012 by Ami in Rhymes & SongsGoing along with our April theme of “Spring,” here is a fun and easy song to sing with your child. It would be simple to incorporate actions, so improvise, and let us know if you come up with more fun verses! Sung to the [...]
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Spring Coloring Page
Posted on April 6, 2012 by Ami in ActivitiesIf you’re doing a story time with your child about Spring or even gardening, they will be sure to enjoy this fun butterfly coloring page. Don’t forget to ask what crops are being planted!
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Theme for April: Spring
Posted on April 5, 2012 by Ami in StorytellingOne of the library’s most fun resources for kids has to be our storybook boxes. This month we’re featuring our “Spring” box, which has lots of fun stories, DVDs, and even a watering can puppet! Books featured in the Storybook box: Signs of Spring Hooray for Spring Be sure to check back for lots [...]
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