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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1158
PUBYAC Digest 1158
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Stumper: Little Asian girl practices traditional dances (Picture
by Wanda Peterson <wandasway2003@yahoo.com>
2) No Barbie Doll
by MzLibrary@aol.com
3) stumper
by "Stephanie Zaslav" <szaslav@ci.escondido.ca.us>
4) after school programs
by Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
5) Re: best books
by "Marta Kwitkowsky" <kwitkowm@libcoop.net>
6) Fairytale stumper solved
by Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
7) harvest activities
by L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
8) RE: Stumper-tiny Dutch boy flys on goose-answered
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
9) Stumper
by "Ehrhorn, Jill" <jill.ehrhorn@cityofpaloalto.org>
10) RE: Dog program
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
11) Re: Segregated picture books
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
12) Stumper solved: David and Carol
by "Wilson, Amy (Library)" <amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
13) Re: Latecomers at programs
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
14) unattended children, response to Babbs
by "Austin, Renee" <RAUSTIN@co.napa.ca.us>
15) RE: Segregated picture books
by "Lane, David" <dlane@clearwater-fl.com>
16) Thanks for Monster Fingerplay
by "Miss Karen" <kidslib@plattsburghlib.org>
17) Holes program compliation
by "Wilson, Amy (Library)" <amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
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From: Wanda Peterson <wandasway2003@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Little Asian girl practices traditional dances (Picture
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:49:15 CDT
This was a picture book read around 1975. A little Asian girl (maybe
Japanese, but patron is unsure) practiced a bunch of different traditional
dances with other children. One of the dances was a "butterfly"
dance. Any
ideas?
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From: MzLibrary@aol.com
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Subject: No Barbie Doll
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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/135224851_librarian10.html
She's no Barbie but she IS an 'action' figure.
Charlotte L. Rabbitt
Peterborough Town Library
www.mrsrabbitt.blogspot.com
MzLibrary@aol.com
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From: "Stephanie Zaslav" <szaslav@ci.escondido.ca.us>
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Subject: stumper
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A homeschool mom was given an author recommendation for adventure books
to interest 10-year-old boys: last name Meader. If anyone knows this
probably bygone author, my patron would be delighted. Thanks.
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From: Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet. org'"
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Subject: after school programs
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Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:49:42 CDT
Hello All,
It's that time of year for me to begin planning my after school programs
for the fall. Last year my programs consisted mainly of after school craft
programs. While I have nothing against craft programs (and my kids do like
them), I'd like to offer a bigger variety of programs this year. So, those
of you who have after school programs for kids and/or teens, what do you
do?
Juli
Juli Huston
Children's & Young Adult Librarian
Solano County Library
Rio Vista Branch
jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us
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From: "Marta Kwitkowsky" <kwitkowm@libcoop.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: best books
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:49:52 CDT
Have you looked at ALA' s wbsite?
Marta Kwitkowsky
Chesterfield Township Library
Chesterfield, MI
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Date: Thursday, July 10, 2003 6:48:09 PM=0D
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Subject: best books=0D
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Dear Collective,=0D
May I draw on your vast experience and knowledge to ask a=0D
question that many have been put forth before?=0D
We are needing a list of "best books" for 0-7 and 7-12.=0D
Having some luck with Book Links and Book List. Are there=0D
any others that you have found or used.=0D
Thanks millions!=0D
Diana Martin: dmartinAkcpl.lib.in.us=0D
Know County Pulic Library=0D
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From: Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fairytale stumper solved
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I've received several responses suggesting it is The
Twelve Dancing Princesses by Grimm. I've left a call
for my patron. Thank you to everyone who responded!
Vicky Schoenrock
Warren-Newport Public Library
Original question:
We are trying to identify a fairytale for a patron
that she remembers reading in an anthology when she
was young. Someone was floating down a river and there
were silver leaves and golden pears. She said the mood
of the fairytale was very dark. Of course, it sounds
vaguely familiar to us but we can't place it
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From: L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: harvest activities
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:50:10 CDT
Hi all,
Hope that you are all having a lovely summer. I am already on to planning
for the fall. This year instead of hosting a strictly Halloween party, I'd
like to do a Harvest theme instead. (Is it far too early to be thinking
about pumpkins?) I have some activities that I'd like to do including a
pumpkin decorating contest (they bring the pumpkin, we offer materials to
glue on), apple bobbing (apples strung up from the ceiling that kids have to
bite without using their hands), apple printing, treat bag decorating and of
course apple and pumpkin treats. Does anybody out there have any more fun
games we can play around apples, corn, pumpkins, scarecrows etc...? I've
found lots of strictly Halloween party info, but less about harvest time.
Any help would be appreciated!
Laura
Russell Library
Middletown, CT
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Stumper-tiny Dutch boy flys on goose-answered
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:50:18 CDT
Thanks to Elaine Morgan of Multnomah County! The book is "The
Wonderful
Adventures of
Nils" by Selma Lagerlof. It is Scandinavian (not Dutch) and was
originally
published in 1907.
The folks on this list are the greatest.
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Behalf Of Rebecca Cohen
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 8:38 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper-tiny Dutch boy flys on goose
Dear Collective Brain,
A patron seeks a book from his childhood, 1940's, about a naughty Dutch boy
who catches little people in a net, then is made little because he is mean
to them. He then has adventures on a goose who flies him many places.
I've searched OCLC, Children's Catalog, A to Zoo, and done keyword searches
of NYPL and Multnomah County catalogs.
Thank you so much for your help.
Rebecca Cohen
storyweaver@newportlibrary.org
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From: "Ehrhorn, Jill" <jill.ehrhorn@cityofpaloalto.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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I have 2 different books that the same patron remembers...unfortunately, not
very much info on either! Both are juvi fiction.
#1 A pretty girl with brown hair who wants to look like her best
friend,
who is round, wears glasses, has red hair and a "squinchy" nose. She
also
remembers that the story involved Dobermans.
#2 The main character is a girl but there is also a younger boy who
has
a"harelip" (not my description). There is a fat queen or princess,
1000
years old, but with a baby face. The queen has been waiting for her dead
medieval knight (husband) to reincarnate so they can be together again. The
queen has stayed alive all these years from drinking a broth made from the
bones of young girls. When the knight is reborn, he is disgusted by the fat
evil queen and she cries.
They both sound more like picture books to me but she was sure they were
chapter books! Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
Jill Ehrhorn
Palo Alto Children's Library
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "Tara Alcock" <libdir@ci.petersburg.ak.us>,
Subject: RE: Dog program
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Here in San Antonio, there is a group called the Delta Society that =
trains dogs to visit patients in hospitals & nursing homes, to bring =
some cheer & happiness. These are extrememly well-behaved animals and =
well-used to being around all kinds of people. I have had them present a =
program each summer for the past 3 summers at my library, and it is =
always one of the best-received programs here.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX=20
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Our library is planning to do a children's program that involves a few =
of
our staff members bringing their dogs into the library. Has anyone else =
out
there ever presented a program with dogs in their library? If so I'd =
love to
hear about it. Thanks!
Tara Alcock, Petersburg Public Library
libdir@ci.petersburg.ak.us
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Segregated picture books
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Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:50:46 CDT
We do the same. We have a separate "parenting section"
near the picture books that has both non-fiction and
picture books on those sensitive topics like potty
training, discipline, new baby coming, dr's office
visit, first airplane trip, divorce, death, etc.
--- Beth <coughlin@noblenet.org>
wrote:
> We keep books on new babies, adoption, death, potty
> training, divorce and
> other "sensitive" subjects in our parenting shelf.
> It makes it much easier
> when parents need picture books on those topics.
> They are still located
> right near the regular picture books, and so easily
> accessible to anyone.
> Beth Coughlin, Children's Librarian
> Swampscott Public Library
> coughlin@noblenet.org
>
> Theresa Maturevich wrote:
>
> > Hi all-
> > Does anyone keep picture books of a sensitive or
> controversial
> > nature in a separate section, such as a parent's
> shelf? If so, what
> > topics do those books deal with? We currently have
> a parent's
> > section with various non-fiction titles on
> parenting and 3 lonely little
> > picture books that were pulled from the collection
> year's ago.
> > Thanks for your input,
> >
> > Theresa Maturevich
> > Children's Librarian
> > Norwell Public Library
> > Norwell, MA 02061
> > (781) 659-2015
>
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From: "Wilson, Amy (Library)" <amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper solved: David and Carol
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:50:55 CDT
Thank you PUBYACers! The unanimous response to my stumper about David and
Carol is:
a series of books by Janet Lambert!!!!!
Some titles include: Glory Be, My Davy, Practically Perfect, Star-Spangled
Summer, Up Goes the Curtain, and Don't Cry Little Girl. It seems that David
and Carol are married, not brother and sister. David has two sisters named
Penny and Tippy.
I called my patron and she was thrilled. She asked a lot of questions about
PUBYAC. She said she thought it was very neat that librarians from around
the world can come together like we do.
There were too many responses for me to list them all, so I will give one
very big THANK YOU.
Below, please find my original stumper.
--Amy Wilson
Hermitage Branch Library
Public Library of Nashville/Davidson County, Tennessee
_____________________________________________________
Dear PUBYACers,
I have another stumper, this time for a patron.
She says she remembers reading a juvenile fiction chapter book when she was
young (perhaps 40 years ago). The main characters are a brother and sister
named David and Carol. David and Carol had family members who were in the
military. She said it was a series of books.
And that's all. Now come on -- PUBYACers have solved other stumpers with
less information than this. Please send your replies to
amy.wilson@nashville.gov <mailto:amy.wilson@nashville.gov
<mailto:amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
> and I will post
the answer when it comes in.
Thank you in advance,
Amy Wilson
Children's Department
Hermitage Branch Library
3700 James Kay Lane
Hermitage, TN 37076
Public Library of Nashville/Davidson County
amy.wilson@nashville.gov <mailto:amy.wilson@nashville.gov
<mailto:amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
>
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Latecomers at programs
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Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:51:03 CDT
we have a big problem with this too and i will
generally try to welcome them quickly without
interrupting what i'm doing...not always easy. we
don't have a separate room so we can't shut them out
anyway. another of our problems is that our parking
situation can be pretty bad so sometimes people that
show up "on time" end up being late by the time they
get into the building. of course, you would think that
our regulars would understand after a few weeks that
they should consider that in their preparation. our
program starts at 10 and sometimes more than half of
our group isn't there till 10:15 or later.
one thing i have done to try to cut down on those that
are rather consistantly late is i don't wait to start
the program. if it's 10 oclock and i only have 4 kids,
we start. and we end on time too. sometimes i've
started with as few as 2 and we end up with 25! when
we have a really small group at first i'll usually do
a few extra opening songs to get them warmed up in
hopes that the others will turn up quickly but i don't
think it's fair to short the kids and parents who make
an effort to show up on time. if they don't show up on
time they just don't get the full program. as a result
some of our people are getting the hint. those that
don't? well, i've found that it's the ones that come
late that usually have the shorter attention spans
anyway so maybe 10 minutes is enough.
~j.
=====
~jenniferbaker
fresno co. public library
"I may not be an explorer or an adventurer or a treasure seeker or a gun
fighter Mr. O' Connell, but I am proud of what I am." "And what is
that?" "I
am a librarian!"
~ Evelyn, The Mummy
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From: "Austin, Renee" <RAUSTIN@co.napa.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: unattended children, response to Babbs
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Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:51:13 CDT
Babbs, who spoke of calling either the police or 911 and letting these
rescue people find the parent in the library, didn't identify where she
works. Is it a small town where the police are happy to deal with the
problem or a large, dangerous city? In our community we save 911 for live
threatening emergencies. I've heard of people dying because the 911 response
truck was at a non-emergency location.
We all agree that unattended children are at risk, but our library has a
different approach. Our library's policy if that children under 7 years of
age must be with an "adult", that is a person 18 years of age or more.
When
we see an unattended child, one of us from the Children's Department simply
takes them by the hand and finds the parent or whomever they came with. Only
once did I have to take the child back three times to the parent, who was
reading in the periodical department. She finally got the message. This is a
surprise to our Latino population who traditionally lets older siblings care
for younger ones. We explain the policy and then leave the child with the
adult. Sometimes an older sibling has brought a younger child to the
library. In this case we explain that s/he will have to take the child home.
If a child under 7 were found to be truly alone, we would call child
protective services. We have signs posted and respond very quickly to
unattended children, so we very seldom have unattended children. Our town
has a population of about 70,000, but there are many more people in the
county around our town.
We explain the policy in a very positive way, so the patron realizes that we
want to protect the child. We do not try to scare the chidlren or threaten
the adults.
Renee Austin
Children's Librarian
Napa City-County Library
Napa Valley, California
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From: "Lane, David" <dlane@clearwater-fl.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Segregated picture books
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In regards to seperating "sensitive" picture books out of the general
collection...
We own just about all the picture books written that include gay themes
(that would be about 10 HEE HEE) We have five branches in our system and
only once has any of these been challenged and this occured at a branch that
typically is touchy about many items and programs. You are right that it is
biased to only seperate out the books with gay themes, but this issue seems
to be the one thing that more "Traditional" patrons will jump on. So,
you
probably have a feel for your community. If you think there will be trouble,
I suppose it is best that you create a "sensitive subject" like you
said.
That way at least the books will still be available for those who want them,
rather than opening Pandora's box and getting them all removed.
-----Original Message-----
From: Theresa Maturevich [mailto:theresam@ocln.org]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 11:38 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Segregated picture books
In response to Rebecca's question, the 3 books all deal with
homosexuality: Heather has 2 Mommies, Daddy's Roommate, and
Uncle What-is-it is Coming to Visit. My understanding is that they
were originally placed on the parent's shelf because it was felt that
it was best for parents to read these books with their children. (I
happened long before I got here). I have no problem with the idea
that some picture books are best kept on the parent's shelf, but to
just keep these 3 out seems biased to me. So, I'm trying to
determine if I should interfile them with the rest of the picture books
or create a real area for picture books with sensitive issues, like
death, divorce, etc. We have very few complaints about the picture
books as is, but I'm wondering if the public will find it more useful to
have these in one area rather than intersperesed with the ret of the
collection. And if I could tack on one more category: we have
several picture books that deal with September 11th. Where are
folks putting those?
Thanks for all your helpful input.
Theresa
Theresa Maturevich
Children's Librarian
Norwell Public Library
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-2015
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From: "Miss Karen" <kidslib@plattsburghlib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks for Monster Fingerplay
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:51:31 CDT
Thank you to Connie, Brenda, John, Belinda, Diana, Jesse, Jennifer and =
Joyce for the monster finger play I was looking for : 5 Scary Monsters!
I thought I would post the words to the list in case anyone else now too =
wants to know the words! :) Plus the extra "monsters" that Diana
sent =
along! =20
Thanks very much to all for taking the time to post the words I knew I =
could count on you!
Karen
P.S. The storytime went great and was loads of fun for all!
5 Scary Monsters
Five scary monsters howling out a roar,
One ran away, and then there were four.
Four scary monsters hiding in a tree,
One fell out, and then there were three.
Three scary monsters eating spider stew,
One got sick, and then there were two.
Two scary monsters having lots of fun,
One ran off, and then there was one.
One scary monster, afraid to be a hero,
He ran away, and then there were zero.
Five Little Monsters
(suit actions to words)
Five little monsters swinging on a gate
The first one said, "Oh, my, it's half getting late!"
The second one said, "There are people around!"
The third one said,"I hope we are not found!"
The fourth one said, "We'll run and run and run!"
The fifth one said, I'd rather have some fun!"
OOOOOOOH, went the wind
And OUT went the light
And the five little monsters ran fast out of sight.
Five Grouchy Monsters
Five grouchy monsters
Behind my closet door,
One hears his mother call,
Now there are four.=20
Four grouchy monsters
Growling at me,
One leaves to have dinner,
Now there are three.=20
Three grouchy monsters
Making a hullaballou,
One must go to wash his face,
Now there are two.
Two grouchy monsters
Not having much fun,
One decides to brush his teeth,
Now there is one.
One grouchy monster
feeling all alone,
His eyelids feel they weigh a ton,
Now there are none.
Goodnight!=20
--By Liz Beazizo
Five Little Monsters=20
Original Author Unknown
Five little monsters by the light of the moon
Stirring pudding with a wooden pudding spoon.
The first one says, "It mustn't be runny."
The second one says, "That would make it taste funny."
The third one says, "It mustn't be lumpy."
The fourth one says, "That would make me grumpy."
The fifth one smiles, hums a little tune,
And licks all the drippings from the wooden pudding spoon!=20
5 little monsters=20
Original Author Unknown
5 little monsters sleeping in my bed
1 crawled out from under my spread
I called to Mama and Mama said
"no more monsters sleeping in your bed"
continue until there are no little monsters and say
no little monsters sleeping in my bed
none crawling out from under my spread
I called to Mama and Mama said
"there are no more monsters, go to bed!"
These two don't feature five monsters but they are fun to do
Big Surprise
Here are my big and scary eyes make circles with thumbs and forefingers
Watch out now, a big surprise!
Boo! say boo loudly and jump toward children
If You Ever See a Monster
Sung to: "Did You Ever See A Lassie"
If you ever see a monster,
A big ugly monster.
If you ever see a monster,
Here's what you do!
Make this face......
And this face.....
And this face.....
And this face.....
If you ever see a monster...
Be sure to shout...BOOOOO!!!!
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From: "Wilson, Amy (Library)" <amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Holes program compliation
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:51:40 CDT
Dear PUBYACers,
Thank you to the people who responded to my request for ideas on a
"Holes" program. Below, please find all the responses I received for
my
co-worker, including my original post. My co-worker thanks you. I'll be sure
to post details of our program. I think she's planning it for the fall.
--Amy Wilson
Children's Department
Hermitage Branch Library
Public Library of Nashville/Davidson County (Tennessee)
___________________________________________________________________
A co-worker has asked me to ask PUBYAC for help. She would like to do a
program based on Sachar's "Holes."
Are there any suggestions? I will post a compilation.
Please send your responses to: amy.wilson@nashville.gov
Thank you,
Amy Wilson
Children's Department
Hermitage Branch Library
Public Library of Nashville/Davidson County (Tennessee)
_________________________________________________________________
Amy,
In celebration of Teen Read Week, our library holds an annual Teen
Sleepover. This year our theme is Holes.
We are going to:
1. read the book "Stanley Yelnat's survival guide to Camp Green Lake",
2. come up with our own nicknames (like the characters have in the book),
3. hold a relay race in which the members of each team will need to empty a
bucket of dirt into another bucket using a kiddie shovel,
4. hold a scavenger hunt finding things from the book (ex: God's Thumb, an
overturned canoe, spotted lizard - all of which we will plant throughout the
library),
5. decorate the library as if it were a camp, including a big sign outside
saying "Welcome to Camp Green Lake", labeling different parts of the
library
as Tent A, Tent B, Rec Hall, Dining Hall, etc.
6. have "Camp Green Lake" t-shirts that are orange, like in the movie,
and
7. watch the movie, as long as it is out by October!
We have a group of older teens that are helping with the planning. Some
ideas they had were to have onion rings for a snack and chocolate milk or
root beer to represent muddy water. The older teens will be camp
counselors.
Hope these ideas help. If our teens come up with some more cool ideas, I
will email them to you.
Carol
_________________________________________________________
Hi, Amy,
This is what we did with out Holes program. I made a treasure map (of the
Children's Room), laminated it and cut it into puzzle pieces. The treasure
was a box of chocolate coins. I borrowed a small sandbox from my daughter
and buried the puzzle pieces. The kids worked as a team to put the puzzle
together and find the treasure. You can have multiple puzzles and multiple
teams.
Then we made balancing lizards from heavy card stock and markers.
Last of all we had some peach cobbler and Funions for snacks. (This part
wasn't so popular.) We also raffled off a copy of Holes and some movie
tickets.
Have fun.
Paula Anderson
Warwick PL
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Hi!
Check out the official "Holes" website at www.holes.com
Click on "educators dig deeper" for lots of stuff.
Cheryl
Canton (CT) PL
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Hi,
I created a "Holes Survivor" program that included the following:
Craft-foam name tags ( so I would be able to call on them by name)
Discussion of the Book (while the glue of the craft dried)
Pictionary-type-drawing contest (all the clues had to do with the story)
True false contest- with one winner
I asked the teacher to divide the class into teams of 4 or 5. The top 3
teams from the drawing contest ( who guessed the most clues in five minutes)
participated individually in the T/F contest. The final winner got passes to
a movie theatre.
I can send you my drafts if you like.
Wanda
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Hi,
We will be reading from Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake.
There are some fun survival test questions in it, with ironic answers that
kids really love.
We are also making yellow-spotted lizard bookmarks and scorpions and
tarantulas with model magic.
Students entering Grades 4 + 5 in this town CAN'T read Holes, as it on the
list of books that they will possibly be covering in school, so this will be
a fun way of capitalizing on their interest without actually reading the
book.
Good luck!
Lee Parker
Youth Services Librarian
Norton Public Library
Norton, MA
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i have not done a program myself but someone posted
this website awhile back as a place to start for
discussion ideas. maybe it will help.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/holes/
~j.
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I did not do this on Holes but for a fifth grade that visits regularly I did
a jeopardy type board and I used books that I knew they had read in class
Then we had categories like: Who said it? Where was it? Who wrote it? One
of the prizes I gave away was Lifesavers in honors of Holes. The worked in
teams to answer the questions.
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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