We’ve had a terrific year reading books by great children’s authors. Many of them offer book-related activities on their web sites, as well as information about what they are doing now. Visit our featured authors’ web sites by clicking on the images below. (Please note: Laurie Keller’s website is temporarily unavailable but should be up again soon).
Our East Woods Library has many great books, and your local public library (usually, right in your neighborhood) can offer families access to so much information and cultural opportunities. In addition to books and multimedia materials that can be borrowed, local public libraries offer free programs and access to many tools, both high and low tech. All you need is a library card.
September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Most local libraries just require proof of ID and proof of residence, so find your local library and sign up today!
List of Nassau County Public Libraries
List of Suffolk County Public Libraries
Here are some great library activities for you to try:
Mrs. Lodge is a librarian who created a pretty cool game called Shelver. The game has 3 different levels of difficulty, and you can choose to arrange fiction or non-fiction titles. Below is a screen-shot of the Level One Fiction game.
This game is really 3-games in one: you can choose to sort books, add a book to a shelf (in the correct order), or totally reshelve a bunch of books that are out of order.
Memory Match Dewey Decimal Game
Dewey Decimal System–Purpose Game
Click on the correct book spine to match the Dewey category listed at the top of the page.
Capstone Interactive is offering families a great gift over winter break: access to over 3,000 of Capstone’s beloved, read-aloud interactive eBooks!
“Readers will have access to thousands of great books in so many wonderful genres – from the humor of Zeke Meeks to graphic novels, to spooky mysteries, to the fun facts of the Mind Benders series…all featuring great voice actor read-alongs so the whole family, including pre-readers, can get in on the fun!”
Website for online reading: www.mycapstonelibrary.com
Click on the green Log In button and then select Capstone Interactive
username: capstonewinter
password: lovetoread
Free iPad app that allows for offline reading:
Find out more about this great initiative at www.readaoud.org
How do you find books on spiders in the library? 
Bob, a visitor to our planet, learns how to find non-fiction books by learning how the library is organized. Capstone Publishers created this short video, and we have a copy of this book in our library.
The Third Grade students completed a mini research unit about different holidays celebrated around the world during the month of December. Working in small groups, the students collected facts, then each group created a poster, which they presented to teach others about the special activities and foods connected to their holiday.
A slide show of their work appears below. Enjoy the break everybody, and have a great new year!
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Doug Savage’s cartoon chickens pay tribute to books!
