This has been another busy month with me working several extra shifts to accommodate vacations. We've seen some rain here on the porch, for which we are most grateful, followed by soaring temperatures. Still, we haven't come close to those southern states with thermometers topping up in the triple digits. We've ranged from low eighties to high nineties.
Summer reading is a hot topic in the writing world these days. Everyone is buzzing about the greatest books, giveaways abound, and many humid summer evenings are spent between the pages of an irresistible read.
Summer reading holds a little different meaning for me. Since I am a member of the local library board, I am in close touch with the programs offered. Our main event after school lets out is the summer reading program.
The theme of this year’s program is "Be Creative". The kick-off featured a magician who fascinated the children with many tricks while all the time emphasizing the importance of reading and the value of the library. Other programs will include flower arranging, photography, music, and acting.
Of course, we writers know that scribing words on paper is undoubtedly one of the creative arts. I happened to make mention of that at our board meeting the other evening, and before I knew it, I had been volunteered to present a program on writing to the little ones.
I’m excited and a bit nervous. I have almost a month to come up with a program that will hold the interest of young, impressionable minds while entertaining them at the same time. My thoughts are running toward the idea of talking briefly about the basic elements of a story in very simple terms, then engaging the children to collectively write a story that could maybe even be printed in the local newspaper.
I could sure use some advice! Thoughts, anyone?
Thanks for reading my blog!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Summer Reading With A Twist
Posted by Patti Shene at 10:32 PM
Labels: children, library, summer reading
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How about writing collectively about books they have read, their version of it, and why they would suggest it to other kids to read. You'd kill two birds with one stone--collectively writing about books they've read and liked and thus forming a list of books for other kids to see and read.
No sympathy from Central Arizona, young lady! 80's/90's! BAH! That's COOL weather to us! 8-) 8-)
What age range of kids?
Thanks for the comments, ladies. I believe the kids range in age from 3-12 yrs. I like the idea of having the kids write down the names of their fav books, and for those who are too young to write, there will be an assistant available to help out.
Brenda, we are almost catching up to you. It was 104 yesterday. A short rain shower came through and cooled it down to a bearable 86.
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