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Middle School Madness: Paint

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Program Goals Reach middle school students Build relationships with after school center Circulate materials The last time I visited they requested a painting project. I had a bunch of mini pots I'd purchased with no clear idea in mind and figured this would work for them. Supplies mini pots acrylic paint, brushes paper plates, tablecloth, paper towels Evaluation 2-23-16 Attendance: 35 Feedback/Connections: I need to bring more regular superhero comics I think. Also, Lumberjanes 3. Notes : Bring wipes. Teens are messier than little kids. 1-26-16 Attendance : 20 Feedback/Connections:  There were 20-30 kids in the building and about...7? actively participated. Others hung out and chatted, watched, played with the Osmo, were sad that this was the ONE time I did not bring books (somebody has been waiting to read Lumberjanes 2) Notes : I really wish I had a hot plate, it would be a lot easier than the iron.

Take Home Storytime: ABCs

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Program Goals Pass on early literacy message and encourage families to continue early literacy at home Encourage circulation and storytime attendance Reach families who are unable to attend storytime Notes for the future Last used Winter 2016 Miss storytime? You can practice many of the early literacy concepts we use in storytime at home! Don't forget to sign up for text alerts so you can make it to the next storytime! Theme: ABCs Use the five early literacy practices; talking, singing, reading, playing and writing with these books and projects! TALK about the ABCs. What letters do you see in the books? What sounds do they make? Get ready to WRITE by tracing the paper letters in your take home bag with your finger. SING the ABC stop song - this is a great way to not only teach the abcs but also get kids to focus on listening for directions. Also, it's fun! ( http://tinyurl.com/jtcdfbz) Make letter cards to PLAY with. Glue your letter to one side of the card and draw a picture o...

Take Home Storytime: Penguins

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Program Goals Pass on early literacy message and encourage families to continue early literacy at home Encourage circulation and storytime attendance Reach families who are unable to attend storytime Notes for the future Last used winter 2016 Miss storytime? You can practice many of the early literacy concepts we use in storytime at home! Don't forget to sign up for text alerts so you can make it to the next storytime! Theme: Penguins Use the five early literacy practices; talking, singing, reading, playing and writing with these books and projects! TALK about penguins. How are they different from other birds? How are they the same? Get ready to WRITE by decorating your penguin pieces and gluing them together. Make up a story about your penguin and write it on the back! SING a song of penguins! Try singing to the tune of "If you're happy and you know it" and make up your own motions. I am Mr. Penguin, Penguin white and black I have flippers, flippers, flippers that I ...