The Word Collector- Family Resources
Grade 1-2 recently created another wonderful project- they presented me with a book of wonderful words to describe the library! See the amazing pictures below. This immediately reminded me of the book The Word Collector by Peter Brown! I read it to the class to show the wonder of words and to say thank you for their work.
Representatives from the Halton Hills Public Library came to visit the students and talk about their summer reading program! We were excited to hear about the prizes and the fun events that will be happening this summer. I thought I would also highlight the library’s Inc Writing Project- a great way to extend your child’s learning!
HHCS SUMMER READING PROGRAM- You will see a flyer come home in your child’s report card. One side is to set reading goals for the summer, e.g. Books I Want to Read, I Want to Read ____ Books This Summer. On the other side is a Reading BINGO challenge. Complete at least 10 of the squares and return it to me in September to receive a HHCS Award Seal! Examples of some challenges are: read under a tree, read a book that became a movie, read a book about the beach, etc.
GROWING READERS TIP- FINDING FREE OR INEXPENSIVE BOOKS
Books can be expensive, but there are some affordable and free options. Try these ideas for bringing books into your home.
The public library
Library book sales
Yard sales/garage sales
Thrift shops or second hand shops
Scholastic book orders
TAKE AWAY: Use free and inexpensive sources for books.
Happy, happy summer, everyone!!