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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 771
PUBYAC Digest 771
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Small automation systems
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
2) where do you shelve your graphic novels?
by "Jennifer Dillon" <Jennifer.Dillon@cityofdenton.com>
3) Re: I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
4) paper bag backpack THANKS!
by Kindt_CA <Kindt_CA@co.brown.wi.us>
5) American Girls Program - Ideas?
by "Gretchen Krieger" <gkrieger91@hotmail.com>
6) BIB: 50 States books
by "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
7) coming of age/art
by "Gayle Richardson" <Gayle.Richardson@spl.org>
8) Re: Objectionable Content Review for Books
by "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
9) RE: PlayStations Games
by "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
10) Re: I work for a library system
by "Martha Edmundson" <Martha.Edmundson@cityofdenton.com>
11) Stumper
by Michele Farley <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
12) Re: I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers
by "Georgia Jones" <georgiajones@ifls.lib.wi.us>
13) Re: paper backpacks (instructions online)
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
14) Fw: PUBYAC subscribing
by "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
15) high-low lists
by Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
16) craft
by Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
17) RE: I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers
by Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
18) Filtering software in children's libraries
by "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
19) Re: American Girls Program - Ideas?
by joan blalock <jbisc2004@yahoo.com>
20) Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of May 29, 2002
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
21) Re: American Girls Program - Ideas?
by Amazontippy@aol.com
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'Pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Small automation systems
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:52:19 CDT
Hello!
About a week ago, someone posted a question about less expensive automation
systems for a small school library. I now have a patron with the same
question. If anyone saved the response, could you please e-mail it to me?
My patron and I would be most grateful!
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: "Jennifer Dillon" <Jennifer.Dillon@cityofdenton.com>
To: <yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org>,<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: where do you shelve your graphic novels?
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:52:26 CDT
We are planning to begin a graphic novels collection for the Denton
Public Library System. The placement of the collection is under
discussion. Should we shelve all graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction,
in an area together? Or should we shelve the fiction graphic novels with
Teen Fiction and the nonfiction graphic novels with their Dewey subject
areas? Another possibility is shelving all graphic novels in 741.5 as
cartoons.
If you have a graphic novels collection in your library, where is it
shelved?
Thank you for your input! We are very excited about this collection and
we can't wait to get it ordered and on the shelves for our patrons.
Jennifer Dillon
Youth Services Librarian
Denton Public Library South Branch
jennifer.dillon@cityofdenton.com
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers
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I wrote a grant for "Daycare Theme Bags." I was able to present it to
our
Friends group, but you could also try a Parent Child grant, or even a
Literacy grant. I am still working on purchasing the books, music and
props, as well as the bags, but my goal is a dozen or so bags with about
five books on a theme such as "Community Helpers," "Pets,"
"Bedtime,"
"Food," "Senses," "Colors and Shapes,"
"Behavior," "Sing Along," "Family,"
"ABC's and Counting," etc. etc. I aim for a very high percentage
of
African-American characters, as well as other non-white cultures, and
several bi-lingual (Spanish/English) titles. I also hope to include music
CD's or tapes, and small props or felt board stories. I am leaning toward
using pleated nylon bags from Janway that have clear plastic fronts and
velcro or zipper closures. good luck! I think it's a great idea and
will
boose circulation, especially if you require/request that the daycare
borrower checks out another ten books each time!
Jendy Murphy
Albany Public Library
Kirsten Cutler wrote:
> I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers at the
> bottom of its list of priorities. I would be interested in hearing about
> libraries that do this type of outreach. How did you get your management
> to make it a priority? I am also very interested in lending
"bookbags"
> (filled with books and storytime suggestions) to daycare facilities. We
> are simply told "no" because we do not have enough staff.How did
you get
> this service to be a priority? How much staff time does it take to
> implement and run this service?Thanks for any advice.
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From: Kindt_CA <Kindt_CA@co.brown.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: paper bag backpack THANKS!
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:52:39 CDT
Thanks to everyone who gave feedback on paper bag backpacks! I am so
excited to do this for my Jr. Explorer Club kick-off party. I am sending
the link to instructions from the KY Dept. of Libraries and Archives.
These
backpacks turned out great.
Thanks again for all your help.
http://www.kdla.net/libserv/children/temp/paperbackpacks.htm
Clare Kindt
Brown County Library
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From: "Gretchen Krieger" <gkrieger91@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: American Girls Program - Ideas?
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:52:45 CDT
Hi,
We are interested in having some type of "American Girls" program this
summer.
I am curious if any other library had any American Girls programs in the
past and how they went. I would love to hear what you did!
Thank you!
Gretchen Olearczyk
Kenmore Branch PubliC Library
BECPL System
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From: "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: BIB: 50 States books
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:52:51 CDT
Hi, a number of times people have asked for books from all 50 states-or,
more frequently, for that elusive book from Minnesota or Massachusetts. I
just came across these lists on the NEA site. Hope they help (and aren't
repeats).
http://www.nea.org/readacross/resources/booklist1.html
http://www.nea.org/readacross/resources/booklist2.html
Peace,
Jean
Jean Canosa Albano, M.L.I.S.
jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org
Head of Youth and Outreach Services
Springfield Library
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103
voice: 413-263-6800, ext. 291
fax: 413-263-6825
TTY: 413-263-6835
Springfield is the home of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial! Coming June 2002
http://www.catinthehat.org
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From: "Gayle Richardson" <Gayle.Richardson@spl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: coming of age/art
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:52:57 CDT
Hello,
I have a mother looking for suggestions for titles for a
mother/daughter books group (girls are 11 and very good readers) dealing
with coming of age issue(s)
and art. Any suggestions. Have found Paulsen's THE MONUMENT, ANOTHER
WAY TO DANCE by Southgate and DRAWING LESSONS by Tracy Mack.
Any suggestions/favorites? Reply directly to me and I will compile a
list.
TIA
Gayle Richardson
gayle.richardson@spl.org
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From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Objectionable Content Review for Books
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:53:03 CDT
I didn't see the request for a book for patrons about age appropriate
books as "disturbing". Some people use things like this for
movies etc...
I personally don't, but some patrons might want it. There will
obviously
be a huge difference of opinion on what is appropriate and what is not.
That's the reason I wouldn't bother with a book like that. Nobody was
talking about marking out anything with a black marker. Doesn't the
freedom to information include patrons who might want to use a book about
"possible" objectional material? Let's support each other a
little more
and not make assumptions as to motivations on censorship.
Bart Pisapia
LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
Tallahassee, Florida
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From: "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: PlayStations Games
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:53:09 CDT
Will paintball cartridges and Super Soaker water tanks be next?
Thanks,
_________________________________________
Scott Keeney
Children's Librarian
work 541-917-7591
Albany Public Library
fax 541-917-7586
1390 Waverly Dr SE
Albany OR 97321
skeeney@ci.albany.or.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Lopez [mailto:mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 4:26 PM
To: Pubyac
Subject: RE: PlayStations Games
My library circulates GameBoy Advance, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PlayStation
2, XBOX, and will shortly start with Nintendo Game Cube. All of our titles
are rated EC for Early Childhood, E for Everyone, or T for Teen. We do not
currently have any Mature titles in the collection. This collection is
extremely popular but labor intensive to process as many of the game
cartridges are quite small.
Michelle Lopez
Youth Services Librarian
Commack Public Library
mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: "Martha Edmundson" <Martha.Edmundson@cityofdenton.com>
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:53:15 CDT
Kirsten,
We have an outreach program to child care centers and we provide
storytime kits as you described. First, the demographics must support
such a program. How many preschool children are in childcare. We found
that nearly half of our preschool age group was in child care. Also, in
a survey, we found that only 5 of 27 centers provided transportation for
children under five. No trips to the library were possible for most of
these children.
There are other factors, but I think these two, demographics and
transportation, are two of the strongest.
We started two years ago with a LSTA grant. We employ a 3/4 time person
to run the program. (30 sites)
I hope this helps.
Martha
Martha Edmundson
Coordinator of Youth Services
Denton Public Library
502 Oakland Street
Denton, TX 76201
940/349-8572
940/349-8260 (fax)
martha.edmundson@cityofdenton.com
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From: Michele Farley <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:53:21 CDT
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From: "Georgia Jones" <georgiajones@ifls.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:53:28 CDT
We actually got a grant to pay for the storytime kits. They are checked out
as a kit and we did send daycares a brochure with the information about the
storytime kits and books to go.
Georgia
----- Original Message -----
From: Kirsten Cutler <Kirsten@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
To: <PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 3:26 PM
Subject: I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers
> I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers at the
> bottom of its list of priorities. I would be interested in hearing about
> libraries that do this type of outreach. How did you get your management
> to make it a priority? I am also very interested in lending
"bookbags"
> (filled with books and storytime suggestions) to daycare facilities. We
> are simply told "no" because we do not have enough staff.How did
you get
> this service to be a priority? How much staff time does it take to
> implement and run this service?Thanks for any advice.
>
>
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: Kindt_CA <Kindt_CA@co.brown.wi.us>,
"'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Re: paper backpacks (instructions online)
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:53:35 CDT
GROCERY SACK BACKPACKS Instructions
http://www.earlychildhood.com/Crafts/index.cfm?FuseAction=Craft&C=3
Camping Theme Ideas: music, books, crafts, etc...
http://www.childfun.com/themes/camping.shtml
Explorer: Decorating Ideas
http://www.lifeway.com/yourvbs/ideabank.asp?act=category&cat=dec
Explorer: Craft Ideas
http://www.lifeway.com/yourvbs/ideabank.asp?act=category&cat=craft
Hope this helps!
Stephanie Stokes
Library Media & PR Online
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/
At 10:27 AM 5/24/02 -0600, Kindt_CA wrote:
>Has anyone had any luck making backpacks out of paper bags? I thought
I
>have seen patterns but did not know how complicated they were. I am
doing
a
>"Dora the Explorer" program this summer to kick-off a weekly
preschool jr.
>explorer club and thought the backpacks would be an appropriate keepsake.
>Please let me know your experience with these and if it was very
>complicated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Clare Kindt
>Brown County Library
>Green Bay, WI
>
>kindt_ca@co.brown.wi.us
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From: Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: high-low lists
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Hello,
Do any of your libraries have high interest/low reading level booklists? I
am working on one and would be interested to see what other libraries have
put together on this. You may respond off-list.
Thanks,
Kristin Arnett
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From: Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: craft
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:12:25 CDT
Hi wonderful pubyacers!
Can someone help me find the instructions to make crickets and other insects
from plastic parcel strapping. I have seen these crickets and they look
real except for the fact they are blue.
TIA
Gaewynne Hood
Children's Librarian
Ashburton Public Library
New Zealand
Please e-mail me off line at
gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz
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From: Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: I work for a library system that puts outreach to preschoolers
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:12:31 CDT
I am the Youth Services Outreach librarian for a system with 10 branches and
a Bookmobile. We do storytimes for preschool groups at farm labor camps
and
low income housing developments as well as programs for other age groups at
those locations. Priorities are set by the outreach department.
We also
have a grant to provide storytime kits to home day care providers that has
been very successful.
If you want more detailed explanation of our programs contact me directly.
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Santa Cruz, CA
ogradyj@santacruzpl.org
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From: "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Filtering software in children's libraries
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:12:37 CDT
I have been asked by our director to investigate the possibility of putting
Internet filters on children's computers in our new library (we currently
don't have any Internet terminals in the children's room). For those of
you
who use filters on the Internet computers in your children's areas, what
software do you use (e.g., BESS, CyberPatrol, SurfWatch, etc.)? if you
have
experience with more than one software, which do you prefer and why?
Also, do you require children to have their library card or a password in
order to use the terminals, or can they just sit down and start in?
Thanks,
Rae Kozloff
Children's Services Librarian
Anacortes Public Library
raek@cityofanacortes.org
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From: joan blalock <jbisc2004@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: American Girls Program - Ideas?
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:12:43 CDT
Hi, I work at the Spartanburg County Public Library...last year an idea
for
an American Girls tea party grew into a 9 month program for our 1st Sunday
at the library programs...it was so popular that we had to have a sign up to
keep it manageable...we used 3 resources...1) Welcome to ...World(each girl
has a non fiction book about her time in history. 2)The american girls
party book by michelle jones and 3)the american girl little books. We had a
tasting party, a craft, booktalked the little books and even did the minuet
(found in the back of one of the little Felicity books) You can make it as
detailed or as simple as you like because your audience will consists of
girls who are interested in and informed about this series...Good Luck and
Have fun
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From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of May 29, 2002
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:12:50 CDT
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Island Region Manager,
40 hours/week located at the Marysville Service Center in Washington State.
Job #0239 Open Until Filled - Consideration of applications will begin on
June 14, 2002. For more information and to obtain an application on this
employment opportunity, please visit our website at
http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
or contact our Job line at (360)
651-7040.
___________________________________________________________________________
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services
Assistant III - Children's Liaison, 20 hours/week located at the Granite
Falls/Marysville Libraries in Washington State. Job #0241 Closing 06/05/02.
For more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services
Assistant I - Substitute, No Guaranteed Hours located within the North
Region Libraries in Washington State. Job #0242 Closing 06/07/02. For more
information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity,
please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
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____________________________________________________________________________
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Library Assistant II /
Collection Development 20 hours/week located at the Marysville Service
Center in Washington State. Job #0235 Closing 06/07/02. For more information
and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit
our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
or contact our Job line
at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
Valerie Worrell
Sno-Isle Regional Library
Human Resources
Phone: 360-651-7004
Fax: 360-651-7151
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From: Amazontippy@aol.com
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Subject: Re: American Girls Program - Ideas?
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Hello, My name is Arlene- I'd be happy to tell you what we did. We (branch
head & I) are both little girls at heart, so she suggest. we try the tea
party- We tried once a year, but that was confusing and we'd loose touch w/
the participants - So, we decided on 3x a year: Feb. (valentines theme),
June (summer) and our favorite Oct. (Halloween.)
For each party I would take one of those science poster boards-3 part
ones-and decorate it to announce the party-We'd set it out about 2-3 weeks
before.
For the party I'd make a handmade announcement book and set a feather pen
out-girls could "sign in"-they liked it. Tables were set up (6),
w/matching
plastic tablecloths-plastic because of crafts & food.
First activity: An icebreaker I like to call, "getting to know
you" -girls
all sat in circle-with doll (could be any kind of doll, bear, etc.) we'd
all
take turns saying our name,
intro. our doll, and telling how we acquired her- (birthday, Christmas,
etc.)
I would make a point of bringing one of my dolls, too. I loved this
activity-
I would be sure & make a comment about each doll, like, "Wow, cool
outfit,,"
or "Gee, I wish I had a dress like your doll, Josefina." Or,
"I like the
way
you & your doll match, Jamie." There were always some girls
that were too
shy at first, but slowly they'd smile and join the circle, and if they
didn't, well, maybe they would next party- On the avg., 60-70 girls were
there, and the getting to know you took time, but it is still a good
icebreaker-
Next, we would begin one of the 3 crafts planned. We always planned 3-
even
though we didn't always get to them-sometimes you'd get a group of girls
who'd zip through, sometimes not, but I'm a former a girl scout, and I liked
being prepared.
In between, we'd serve refresh. Branch head bought 6 sets (for 6 tables)
of matching plastic trays, pitcher-these were set up in kitchen before the
party-ice in pitcher kept drink cold. Moms from each table came in kitchen
&
picked up the drink & trays of snacks (cookies & crackers, etc.)
I used to be a girl scout leader and our girls loved this boisterous game
called,
"Who's the Leader?" In the last 1/2 hour of the party, we'd all
get in a
circle (no dolls).
One girl volunteers to be "it" and leaves the room (or goes behind a
screen)-
Another person is quietly chosen to be the leader; everyone must know who
this is.
The leader rejoins the circle and begins to do an activity- like, clap
hands, jump, march in place, etc. She must vary the activity every minute
or
less, and everyone follows her and does the same thing. Meanwhile,
the
person who is "it" comes back and stands in the middle of circle.
She must
try & guess who the leader is- not too hard to do, since all eyes are on the
leader, watching to see what the next activity is- When the girl that was
"it" guesses who the leader is, the ex-leader must now be
"it" and leave the
room.
When she's gone, the girl who guessed correctly chooses the next leader and
after everyone knows who she is, the game resumes. I make sure each girl
gets a turn to be the "leader"- One of the most satisfying things is
seeing
a
formerly shy girl join in the fun- and happily take a turn as a leader.
That's about it-a formula we used. Sometimes, we'd read a chapeter from an
Amer.
Girls book- The room was decorated w/ pictures from the Amer.girls
cataloges-
I'm at a diff. branch now that doesn't have teas yet- but when I'm assigned
as an Associate to a Child. Lib., I want to start another tea party
activity.
Gee, I'm sorry if this letter was too long, but I wanted to be sure I
explained the game.
Arlene F. Badillo
Chicago Public Library
amazontippy@aol.com
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