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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: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 4:19 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 936
PUBYAC Digest 936
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: I got my library card stickers
by "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
2) Re: I got my library card stickers
by Anne Lyons <libraryanne@earthlink.net>
3) Position Announcement - Circulation Services Manager - Richmond,
by "Kristi Morley" <kmorley@themorleygroup.com>
4) RE: Storytime expulsion???
by "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
5) Librarians in the media
by L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
6) Re: Sneeze Storytime long
by "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
7) Re: Starting a Chess Club: Advice Needed
by "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
8) looking for stories about puppets
by Anne Hawley <alhawley2000@yahoo.com>
9) Re: Bloodhag
by "Kristine Mahood" <kmahood@timberland.lib.wa.us>
10) How to Evaluate Children's Entertainers
by <jennifer.hartshorn@dc.gov>
11) Re: I got my library card stickers
by sgvitek@pewaukee.lib.wi.us
12) Icebreakers - Long
by "Wiest, Terri" <twiest@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
13) Does anyone use Cybrary RSVP Software?
by Carolina Martinez <cmartinez@pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us>
14) Summer Reading Game -Animal Theme
by Richard Osorio <kidalley@yahoo.com>
15) Re: Toys for libraries
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
16) FWD: Mock Award Discussions
by "Carol Edwards" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
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From: "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: I got my library card stickers
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We make our own......with Publisher and sheets of printable labels.....
That way they have our address and phone numbers, logo etc.
Good PR!
Linda B in frosty east Tennessee
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From: Anne Lyons <libraryanne@earthlink.net>
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Those are available from Rivershore Reading Store at www.libraryfun.com
Anne L.
Jennifer Parker wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I know this question has been answered before but unfortunately I didn't
> keep the information. Does anyone know where you can get
stickers/pencils
> etc that say I got my library card today? We are hoping to
start a
program
> to get every third grader in town a library card and would like to give
out
> stickers etc to the children.
>
> We will concentrate on other grades in the coming years.
> Jennifer Parker
> jmpwel@yahoo.com
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From: "Kristi Morley" <kmorley@themorleygroup.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Position Announcement - Circulation Services Manager - Richmond,
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Morrisson-Reeves Library
Title:
Circulation Services Manager
Location: Richmond, Indiana
Job Number: SG-10880
Library Information:
Morrisson-Reeves Library is the largest library in East Central Indiana. =
There are thirty-eight full-time, nineteen part-time, and fourteen =
student staff members. This team-oriented work environment is one that =
encourages personal and professional growth, with workshop and seminar =
attendance supported. =20
Richmond, home to Earlham College, has a strong jazz heritage and is =
often referred to as the Eastern Gateway to Indiana. It's location on =
the border of Indiana and Ohio puts it within easy driving distance of =
Dayton, Ohio (forty-five minutes) and Indianapolis, Indiana (sixty =
minutes), in addition to being able to take advantage of the cultural =
offerings of Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, and Chicago (all within a =
five hour drive or less). To find out more about this great college =
town, please visit www.waynet.org
Specific duties include:
* Overseeing day-to-day operation of Circulation Services
where the =
majority of public=20
contact interactions take place in the library.
* Selecting, training, and supervising department personnel.
* Planning, developing, and implementing services for
Circulation =
Services.
* Developing policies and procedures for Circulation Services
and =
assisting with other library policies and procedures.
* Developing budget requests for department; monitoring
department =
budgetary expenditures.
Education requirements:=09
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school
Total number of years of experience required:=09
At least three years of work experience in a public library setting with =
no less than two
years of supervisory experience. =20
Contact:
Kristi Morley, CPC
The Morley Group
6201 Corporate Drive, Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
www.themorleygroup.com
Email resume to: tmg@themorleygroup.com
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From: "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <<pubyac@prairienet.org>>
Subject: RE: Storytime expulsion???
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I always expect toddlers to have some criers etc. I try to help the =
parents out by sending out an acceptance letter with hints for toddlers.=20=
Our toddler storytime is registration only. This helps a lot because it =
allows me to control the number of children. also since to register you =
have to meet certain criteria (age - basically) it limits the older child =
problem. If there is a question I am able to deal with it before storytime =
begins.
One hint that I've found particularly helpful explains that it is normal =
toddler behavior to be active, and to cry at times. The hint simply says =
if your child becomes agitated or cries, please remove your child from the =
storytime f for awhile until your child is ready to return. Most of the =
hints on the sheet are prefaced by an initial statement that says that =
"toddlers are easily distracted, to reduce please following these simple =
suggestions.:" or something to that effect. It has worked very well.
I know you probably do this but make sure your storytime is active so that =
if a child cannot sit there will be plenty movement to break up the =
sitting times. I usually do three stories and at least 3-4 movement =
activities. One jumping, running, shaking (etc.) activity after each =
story.
Is everything perfect ? No, but parents usually take the child out on =
their own, and I've never had to (yet) expel a child from storytime. =20
I hope this helps.
Mary Moody
Vigo County Public Library=20
\0/\0/\0/ "Let everything that breath Praise the Lord!"
>>> cora ciampi <talescj@yahoo.com>
11/29/02 11:10AM >>>
Have you tried letting this wild-child hold the story
book? Or turn the pages? Or be door monitor? Or
something to make him be "it". You might make him a
great reader yet, good luck. cjc
--- Brooke Roothaan <brooker@lincolnwoodlibrary.org>
wrote:
> I have had a certain child whose mother brings him
> to storytime and he either runs in circles all
> around the room as I read or he talks out or his
> mother keeps saying audibly listen to the story
> audibly over and over. I have talked with her and
> she insists on bringing her child who is over four
> and can't sit or focus to the storytimes. It is one
> big frustration!! It distracts all the other kids
> and I've all but told her don't come, but she just
> doesn't get it.
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From: L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Librarians in the media
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:11:24 CST
Hi all,
I've been enjoying this discussion so much. My two cents to add concerns
one of my favorite movies of all time, "It's a Wonderful Life".
Just
watched it to begin the holiday season. Every year I wince at the end when
George goes to find what happened to Mary without him - Clarence tells him
that he isn't going to like it at all - and - HORROR OF HORRORS - she's
become a LIBRARIAN! sigh.
Happy Holidays,
Laura Larsen - Russell Library - Middletown, CT
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From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Sneeze Storytime long
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Didn't see _I love to sneeze_ by Ellen Schecter, one of my favorites.
Did this for a storytime once with an audience of one child who was
sensitive to loud noises. I, of course, was getting into the sneeze,
making it big and dramatic. (In real life I am known for my explosive
sneezes.) Reduced the child to whimpers and tears. Rapidly changed the
dramatics to one of those tiny little polite sniffy sneezes! choo.
g
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From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Starting a Chess Club: Advice Needed
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Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:11:43 CST
Jennifer,
With the Round Robin...When the timer went off and the players moved to
the next game, did a new game start every time? or did the new players
continue the game on the board?
g
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From: Anne Hawley <alhawley2000@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: looking for stories about puppets
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I'm planning on doing a craft time for children in Kdg. - third grade where
we will be making puppets. I'd like to read a story to the group or part
of
a longer book that deals in some way with the theme of puppets. I'm
looking for something that's a story as I already have plenty of non-fiction
books to present to them. Any suggestions?
Anne Hawley Jericho, VT
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or part of a longer book that deals in some way with the theme of
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From: "Kristine Mahood" <kmahood@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Bloodhag
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BloodHag played a series of concerts around Timberland Regional Library
District one summer, and they were great. Their music is loud, and
their message is louder: read! Which they exemplify by talking in
detail about and appreciation for science fiction authors classic and
contemporary.
One of the things I liked best about their performances is the way they
take time to talk with teens. After they play their last song, they
toss science fiction paperbacks out into the crowd. Then it's time to
pack up, but while they're packing they stop and talk with teens.
There'd be teens coming up with books they'd caught to get them
autographed, and band members told them humorously, don't just get our
autographs, read the book! They also answered tons of questions about
their musical instruments and equipment, being in a band, etc.. Their
solid show and droll senses of humor made them fun to work with, too!
--Kristine
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From: <jennifer.hartshorn@dc.gov>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: How to Evaluate Children's Entertainers
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Hello, all!
My library system is having an entertainment showcase for our
children's
librarians. We will have several children's peformers coming in to give us
a ten-minute sample of their program. What we are looking for, and this is
where I need all of your combined experience, is some kind of tool for
evaluating their performance. I thought I saw something on the list awhile
back, but of course I didn't save it!! Please respond to me off list, at
jennifer.hartshorn@dc.gov.
Thanks in advance for your help! Jennifer
Jennifer L. Hartshorn
Outreach Librarian
DC Public Library
901 G. Street, NW, rm. 432
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 727-1151
(202) 727-1129, fax
"My grandma always said that God made libraries so that people didn't have
any excuse to be stupid. Close to everything a human being needed to know
was somewhere in the library."-from Rules of the Road by Joan Bauer
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From: sgvitek@pewaukee.lib.wi.us
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Subject: Re: I got my library card stickers
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Hello, Jennifer,
I have "I got my library card today" stickers from the Rivershore
Reading
Store. at www,libraryfun.com or rivershore@earthlink.net-They
are quite
attractive and the kids seem pleased when they receive them.
Sharon Vitek
sgvitek@pewaukee.lib.wi.us
----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, November 29, 2002 10:09 am
Subject: I got my library card stickers
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I know this question has been answered before but unfortunately I
> didn'tkeep the information. Does anyone know where you can get
> stickers/pencilsetc that say I got my library card today? We
are
> hoping to start a program
> to get every third grader in town a library card and would like to
> give out
> stickers etc to the children.
>
> We will concentrate on other grades in the coming years.
> Jennifer Parker
> jmpwel@yahoo.com
>
>
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From: "Wiest, Terri" <twiest@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Icebreakers - Long
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Thanks to all who sent in a version of an icebreaker. I've compiled the
list here and tried to edit out any duplicates. Thanks again for all your
help.
A fun, simple icebreaker we played at last summer's teen sleepover was "Two
truths and a lie". We all sat in a circle and everyone had to say two
true
things about themselves and something that was not true. The other members
of the group had to guess which statement was the "lie". Both
the truths
and the lies were often outrageous which made it hard to guess. And it was
a great way to learn more about the other members of the group.
Eg. When it was my turn, I said "I am a twin, I lived in Australia,
and I
know how to surf". The last statement was false.
Eg. One of the teens said, "I love to read westerns, I'm in
grade 11 and I
have 17 pairs of shoes" (she was in grade 10).
***********
Create paper bingo boards in Excel.
In the squares, put things like
Got suspended from school, had a crush on a teacher, have a crush on a
kid in class, do not have pierced ears, loves math, have not read Harry
Potter, etc.
Then, distribute the boards and let them go around trying to find
people who can sign something. It never fails; people start talking
about their exploits and they get to know each other in the process.
***********
Play 20 questions.
Make up 20 questions that deal with life. Sit in circle and everyone
answers.
These are mine:
1. What's your greatest fear?
2. What's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?
3. What's the most ugly thing you've ever seen?
4. If you could have one super-power, what would it be and why?
5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
6. If you could come back as an animal, which animal would you be?
7. In ten words or less, what would you like on your gravestone?
8. What emotion do you seem to feel most of the time?
9. What person, living or dead, would you like to spend a day with?
10. Where do you see yourself at age 30?
11. Describe your most recent happy day.
12. What is your greatest sadness?
13. What one thing would you be willing to die for?
14. If you could travel through time & space just for one day, where &
when would you go?
15. What is the most important quality in one's life partner?
16. If you were declared ruler of the world, what is the first thing
you'd change/do?
17. What would you choose for your "last meal?"
18. If you could have one wish, what would it be?
19. What do you think is the absolute worst job someone could have?
20. What is the best book you've ever read?
***********
Here is a link to an icebreaker I tried with my TAB group
http://www.partygamecentral.com/games/gametmp.asp?gn=PRETZEL+STRAW++RACE
This is a good site for lots of other games too.
**********
HUMAN TACO: Stick labeled note card (with taco ingredient) on the back of
everyone's shirt. (i.e. the word meat printed on a note card) Have each
player mingle around asking yes/no questions to find out the taco ingredient
that is on their back. Explain the correct order of ingredients in a Human
Taco: shell, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa and then give the start
command, "I'm hungry! Let's eat! Run for the Border!" Each individual
must
find out which ingredient they are and then find enough to form a complete
Human Taco.
LOLLIPOP: Pass out dum-dum lollipops to the group. For every letter that
appears in the flavor, the participant has to share something about him/her
with the group.
TOILET PAPER GAME: Get a roll of toilet paper and explain to your group that
they are going camping and need to take as much toilet paper as they think
they may need for a three day trip. Once everyone has an ample supply,
explain to the group that for every square in their possession, they must
share something about themselves. NOTE: If anyone knows the activity, ask
them not to give away the secret under any circumstances.
M & M GAME: This activity is very similar to the Toilet Paper Game, but
instead of using a roll of toilet paper, you may use a bag of M & M's. Make
sure the group members do not eat their M & M's until their turn has passed.
M & M ICE BREAKER: Instructions: Open your package of m&m's.
Eat all you
want, but save one of them.
BLUE-My main interests are____________________________________________.
BROWN-The most unusual book I've read is _______________________________.
GREEN-My favorite pastimes are_________________________________________.
ORANGE-Some of the things that make me happy are ________________________.
RED-One thing I would like to be famous for is
______________________________.
YELLOW-The things I would most like to accomplish this year
are_______________.
NAME TAG MANIA: Participants are given a name tag and a magic marker. They
are asked to print their name on the upper portion of the name tag and then
to draw three objects that represent who they are on the bottom portion of
the tag. After completing the activity, participants are then asked to share
their names and what they drew on the tags. (i.e. My name is Jess. I drew a
sailboat, a dolphin, and a paint brush.)
SNOWBALL FIGHT: First you will be given a blank piece of paper.
Write down
something about yourself that very few people, if any, know. Do NOT put
your name on the paper. Crumple up your paper into the shape of a
snowball.
On the count of three, everyone will have a snowball fight, and throw their
papers at each other. After the fight, find a snowball, any snowball.
Sit
in a circle and read what is written on your paper one at a time. Try to
guess who wrote it. Speak up when you hear yours read.
STRING GAME: Participants select pre-cut lengths of string from the group
facilitator . Each member holds the string between his/her thumb and
forefinger. For each "wrap" of the string around the finger,
participants
must share one thing about themselves.
WHO AM I...OR FAMOUS PAIRS: In this exercise, group members will be asked to
identify the names of famous pairs or persons. The leader tapes the name of
a famous person on the back of each participant. (i.e. Fred Flinstone, Mary
Lou Retton, Bill Clinton, etc.) The group member is not to see who is taped
to their back. Their task is to find out who they are. The participants mill
around the room asking others yes/no questions. If the member receives a
"yes" answer, they can continue to ask that individual questions until
they
receive a "no" answer. Then they must continue on to ask someone
else. When
a group member figures out who they are, they take off the tag, put it on
the front of their shirt, and write their own name on it. The member then
can help other members find out who they are. The exercise concludes when
all members have discovered who they are.
ADJECTIVE NAME GAME: The group is formed in a circle, and each group member
is required to think of an adjective that describes him/her AND rhymes with
the individual's first name. Each group member will amplify their new
creative name, and the rest of the group will repeat that name and all the
names of the previous people. You can also expand this to include an
animal
as well, for example, Sassy Salamander Sarah.
CONCENTRATION: The rhythm for the game is slap, slap (on the knees), snap,
snap (one on each hand (right, then left). Group sits in a circle. One
person is designated as the leader, and he/she sets the pace. The object
of
the game is to get to the leader's spot. The leader begins the rhythm, and
on one set of snaps says his/her name on the first, and someone else's on
the second (the names MUST always be said on the two snaps). The person
who's name is said must respond on the next set of slaps and snaps by saying
his/her own name and then someone else's. If the player does it correctly,
the game continues. If the player does not do it quickly enough, that player
must move to the seat to the right of the leader, and the rest of the group
moves up a seat (toward the
leader's spot) to fill in the seats. Game continues until group has learned
names well. The pace can be as fast as desired.
GROUP JUGGLING: The group starts in a circle formation. The leader of the
group will begin with one object in hand (i.e. a small ball). The leader
will ask one group member to repeat their name, and then the leader will
gently toss the object to that group member. The group member will reply
"Thank you, (the leader's name)!" The leader will reply by saying,
"Your
welcome, (the individual's name)!" The object will continue around the
circle in the same manner, making sure everyone has received the object,
until the object ends up in the hands
of the original
leader. NOTE: During the first round, once a group member has tossed the
object, have them cross their arms to prevent repetition. The same pattern
will start again with the leader adding more objects. Once an object has
been dropped, the pattern starts all over with the first object. NOTE: The
leader should mix up sizes and shapes of objects (i.e. a rubber chicken,
toilet paper, etc.)
LINE GAME: This game is a variation of the Motion Name Game. Can be played
with group of any size. Best if group has more than 10 members. Game begins
with group lining up shoulder to shoulder. One member starts off the game by
doing a motion across the line (to the other end of line) and saying his/her
name at the same time. The group responds by saying, "Hi ___________!"
The
game continues as each member goes across to the other end of line. Once
that is complete, the group pairs off with person next to them and they do a
motion together (and say both of their names) to get to the other end. Group
goes in twos until complete. Depending on size of group, individuals then
group in fours, sixes, etc...then in half, and then whole. The group works
together to pick out a motion and should say each name as they get to other
end. Game continues until the whole group is working together. Good game
to
use to show the power of individuals coming together as a team.
MOTION NAME GAME: Have everyone stand in a circle. Anyone can begin the game
by saying his/her name and demonstrating a [physical] motion to go with it.
When the person is done, the entire group repeats the name and the motion.
Then, the second person (on either side of the first) introduces him/herself
and does a motion. The entire group repeats that name/motion and then the
first name/motion. This will continue until each person has given their
name and done their motion, and the entire group has repeated everyone's
name and motions.
GROUP GAMES
HAVE YOU EVER: Being careful with your chairs, everyone make one large
circle in the center of the room. One person is going to be left standing
without a chair in the middle of the circle. The person in the center of
the circle has to ask the group if they have ever done something
embarrassing that they have done. If you have ever done what the speaker
asked then you must quickly stand up and find another seat. The person
left
without a seat becomes the speaker and asks the next have you ever question.
FUMBLE FINGERS: Divide the group into teams of five. (This is a
relay
race) Your team will be lined up behind tape on the floor. When I
say
"Go!" run to the folding chair at the end of the room and unwrap a
Hershey's
Kiss. You can't run back until the Kiss if fully unwrapped. Then the
next
person goes until all the members of your group have gone and then sit down.
Then repeat this activity except this time you will be wearing gloves.
Before you run to the other side, you must have your gloves all the way on.
(The person coming back will hand you the gloves at the starting point where
you will then put them on before proceeding) Continue until all members
have gone and then sit down as a group.
OUT OF BREATH: Divide into groups of six. Each group will be given 1
balloon and six straws. When the game begins, each group must throw the
balloon in the air and try to keep it in the air by blowing through the
straw. Nothing can touch the balloon except air. (No touching with
straws
or hands) The team that keeps the balloon in the air longest wins.
TEAMWORK TRAIN: Divide into two teams. Each member will be given a
balloon
to blow up. Team members are to place the balloon between themselves and
walk together, keeping the balloon between them at all times without
touching with arms or hands. The group with the most people to reach the
designated place with the balloons between each member wins.
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Games: ice breakers, team building and
name games
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ActivityPage (Facilitation Trainer's Web Site)
<http://www.Gameskidsplay.net/>
All kinds of games and game trivia.
<http://funteambuilding.com/links.html>
Larry's Favorite Links: Team
Building Activities & Resources
<http://humanresources.about.com/library/weekly/aa122001b.htm>
My Favorite
Meeting Ice Breaker: Things in Common
<http://entertaining.about.com/library/weekly/aa032700b.htm>
Breaking the
Ice
<http://www.partygamecentral.com/forms/gsform.htm>
You can check the age
and number of players, inside or outside games, props or no... and the site
will generate a list of games.
<http://www.youthwork.com/ideas.html#activ>
Great ideas and activities for
groups.
<http://www.globalethics.org/dilemmas/>
Many true ethical situations with
solutions for discussion.
<http://www.zobmondo.com/games/>
Wacky party game-consists of conversation
starter questions that are bizarre. Some examples:
Would you rather...
* Have to play dead to avoid being shot by a terrorist -OR- to
avoid being killed by a lion?
* Have a little red blinking light in the lower corner of your
vision -OR- have a constant pinging in your ear?
* Be the circus person that the knife thrower throws knives at
-OR- the one who puts their head in the lion's mouth?
* Have to spend an entire pro basketball game with your face
sticking right above the rim -OR- be forced to endure an entire hockey game
with your face sticking out into the middle of the goal net?
* Chew shards of broken glass -OR- sit on a lighted barbecue
grill?
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Compile a collection of riddles, which could be tied into theme
of book discussion. Write the questions and answers on separate slips of
paper. As kids enter room distribute slips of paper, making sure there is
an answer for each question. They have to find the match. Lots of fun and
the kids learn some new riddles!
Give each student a list of 15-25 characteristics, hobbies,
etc. and have them find someone with that characteristic, hobby to
sign their name. Try to get as many different signatures as possible.
Examples:
Find someone
who has travelled to another country.
Find someone
who is an only child
Find someone
who is reading more than one book at a time
Find someone
who has read all of the Harry Potter books.
I think you get the idea. The last time I did this I
awarded small prizes to the first person to complete
his/her sheet and to the person with the highest number of
different signatures. Other times I haven't awarded prizes. this is
a very
easy, non-threatening, adaptable icebreaker. Let me know if you have any
more questions.
A nice ice breaker might be if you had the children to divide
themselves by birth order- first born, middle, last born, and only child in
the four corners of a room. They can discuss the pro's and con's of their
birth order. I saw it done with adults. It was wonderful!
I use a Signature Scavenger Hunt as an ice breaker and it seems
to work really well. Each participant is given a list of descriptions
and they have to get a different person to sign the line after each
description. Some of the descriptions: Someone with blond hair. Someone
with
an older brother. Someone who wears glasses. I usually use four
different list of 10-20 questions. Before I hand out the lists, I go
through each description and ask participants to raise their hands for each
line they can sign so everyone gets to check each other out. The actually
signing gets a little chaotic, but it is fun and everyone usually has
spoken to at least one person they had never met before by the time the
scavenger hunt is over.
Word Scramble is an activity we've used with great success as an
ice breaker during Summer Reading Club. Following our weekly program
members are invited to remain for an informal program of activities with the
Children's Librarian(s). The first activity is Word Scramble. Volunteers
from the audience are each given a different letter from a word
determined beforehand by staff. Each volunteer holds up his/her respective
letter.
The rest of the audience must unscramble the letters to form the word.
Only
nonverbal communication is allowed! Once the letters are handed out no
talking is permitted. A librarian rearranges the kids holding the letters
based on the audience's gestures. Participants must raise their hands and
be
recognized before suggesting a change to the librarian. We try to give
each kid with a raised hand a chance to suggest a change before anyone gets
a
another turn. Whoever unscrambles the word signals the librarian by waving
wildly- this is not part of the instructions, just the usual outcome! A
timekeeper tells us how long it took the group to solve the scramble. We
don't keep
records,but since we meet each week for 8 weeks everyone pretty much
remembers the fastest/ slowest times. The kids enjoy trying to beat the
previous time. To keep the activity to 5 minutes or less, the librarian may
freeze letters once they are in the correct order. We have played Word
Scramble for about 3-4 summers now due to its popularity. Words chosen are
related
to the theme for SRC, the weekly program, and/or the activities that
follow(Magical, Bookmark, etc). About 60-65 kids participate. The
librarians are great about hamming it up as they follow the audience's
instructions.
FYI: Each letter is printed boldly on 81/2"X11" paper. We do
save letters to use for other words.
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Evolution_
about 10-20 minutes
ages 6+
This one makes noise! Everyone starts out as an "egg", crouched
down and
waddling about on their feet. Two eggs meet and play rock, paper,
scissors,
shoot. The loser stays an egg and wanders off to find another egg to play
with, while the winner becomes-you guessed it- a chicken.
The chicken, flapping their arms and scratching with their feet, wanders off
to play rock, paper, scissors with another chicken. When two chickens
play,
the loser becomes an egg, and the winner, a dinosaur, with arms made into
claws and a fierce look on their face like t. rex. When two dinosaurs
play,
the loser is a chicken and the winner becomes a super-human, with arms
raised like Superman. Super-humans must continue to play rock paper
scissors when challenged by another super-human.
The kids have a great time--especially at super-human level.
An Easier one? How about
"Murderer" (my last boss made us change the name to
"Mystery")
about 10-20 minutes
ages 8+
The teacher chooses a secret murderer. All the kids wander around shaking
hands with each other, saying "hi, I'm Andrea" and getting "hi,
I'm ____" in
response. The murderer may shake hands with his index finger extended,
jabbing the person they're shaking hands with, secretly, of course. They
don't have to jab everyone, but can be stealthy. The jabbed victim then
shakes hands to a count of 10 (VERY IMPORTANT)and falls down dead, or
unconcious, depending on how you want to present it. That person is now
out
of the game and may not communicate with the others.
If someone knows who they think the murderer is, they can say "I have an
accusation!!!" and point to the one they think is killing. If they're
wrong, they're out. If they're right, the game is over.
_Star Wars_
about 10 minutes
ages 4+
This is a little higher contact and higher energy ice breaker. Put out
some
carpet squares, paper plates, whatever you have for place markers randomly
in your space, the same number as you have kids. Have them get on one.
Tell them that sensors indicate a solar storm (or meteor shower, or incoming
space craft) that is going to knock them all off the comets they're
currently riding through space. Announce the even, tell them they all have
to find a new comet. While they're scrambling, take one or two of the
comets away. Most of the time the kids will figure out to put two or three
to a "comet." Announce further storms and decrease the number of
comets
until the whole class is on only one or two!
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From: Carolina Martinez <cmartinez@pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Does anyone use Cybrary RSVP Software?
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Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:18:35 CST
Hello-
I am looking for information from anyone is using Cybrary RSVP Software.
Their company webpage offers little information about how it works exactly,
or how much it is, etc. Their offices are closed right now, so I thought I
would try to get a little feedback from anyone out in PUBYAC whose library
is currently using this product.
(Cybrary RSVP is automated reservation handling for public access computers
with time control.)
Please respond off the listserv if you can provide some insight.
Thanks,
Carolina G. Martinez
East Branch Library
1624 New York Ave
Arlington, TX 76010
817-275-3321
cmartinez@pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us
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From: Richard Osorio <kidalley@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Game -Animal Theme
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Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:18:45 CST
December 2, 2002
Hi,
We, (Children's Services at the Hayward Public
Library)
will be using animals as a theme for our next summer
reading game and were wondering what ideas you
developed? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Richard Osorio
Children's Librarian
Hayward Public Library
Telephone: (510) 881-7945
Fax: (510) 733-6669
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Toys for libraries
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Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:18:55 CST
Our Lego table and large size Legos get a lot of use from ALL ages!
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples School Liaison Program Librarian
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would =
dehydrate."
- Megan Jo Tetrick, age 12, Daleville, Indiana
The Vigo County Public Library is "easy to find. It's the million-story =
building at Seventh and Poplar streets." (Lori Henson in her
"Briefcases" =
column, Terre Haute Tribune-Star, 10/8/02)=20
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From: "Carol Edwards" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FWD: Mock Award Discussions
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I hate this when it happens. I had a couple of errors in my list of Mock di=
scussions and I want the correct version to be the one you so see, so here =
it is. Pretend the other one does not exist. Thanks! Carol
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
**Mock discussions for 2003
Interested in getting together to talk about books and select an award winn=
er? Sonoma County Library is having three such discussions in January 2003 =
before the actual awards are selected.
Mock Caldecott
This discussion to select the most outstanding illustrated book for childre=
n published in the United States in 2002 by an American citizen or resident=
will be held at the Rincon Valley Branch Library, 6959 Montecito Blvd in
S=
anta Rosa, on Tuesday January 14 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Please call
(707) 5=
37-0162 to sign up if you plan to attend. Please read the following books a=
nd come ready to talk about them.
Thank You, Sarah by Laruie Halse Anderson, illustrated by Matt Faulkner
The Declaration of Independence: The Words That Made America by Sam Fink
This Giant Ball of String by Arthur Geisert
Henry Builds a Cabin by D. B. Johnson
Angelo by David Macauley
John Coltrane=92s Giant Steps by Chris Raschka
When Marian Sang by Pam Munoz Ryan, illustrated by Brian Selznick
David Gets in Trouble by David Shannon
This is the House That Jack Built by Simms Taback
What About Me? by Ed Young
Mock Newbery
This discussion to select the most outstanding literature for children publ=
ished in the United States in 2002 by an American citizen or resident will =
be held at the Rincon Valley Branch Library, 6959 Montecito Blvd in Santa R=
osa, on Tuesday January 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Please call (707)
537-0162=
to sign up if you plan to attend. Please read the following books and
come=
ready to talk about them.
Before We Were Free by Julia Alverez
Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements
Abraham Lincoln by Amy Cohn and Suzy Schmidt
Say Yes by Audrey Couloumbis
How I Became a Writer and Oggie Learned to Drive by Janet Taylor Lisle
How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found by Sara Nickerson
This Land Was Made for You and Me by Elizabeth Partridge
This Same Stuff as Stars by Katherine Paterson
Girl in a Cage by Jane Yolen and Robert Harris
Mock Printz
This discussion to select the most outstanding book published for young adu=
lts in the United States in 2002 will be held at the Sebastopol Branch Libr=
ary, 7140 Bodega Ave. in Sebastopol, on Monday Jaunary 13 from 6:30 to
8:3=
0pm. Please call (707) 823-7691 to sign up if you plan to attend. Please
r=
ead the following books and come ready to talk about them.
Feed by M. T. Anderson
Postcards from No Man=92s Land by Aiden Chambers
Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
America by E. R. Frank
Shattering Glass by Gail Giles
Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes
The Lightkeeper=92s Daughter by Iain Lawrence
Hush by Jacqueline Woodson
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