Hello,
School is out for the summer - the time we've all been waiting for. Finally, a chance to catch up on our reading. And that goes for children of all ages, too. But with so many books to choose from, where should we begin?
A great resource for reading lists is your local library. I know the Seattle Public Library has pamphlets with reading lists for children of all ages. From preschool to middle school. Also, many of the local branches have specific summer reading programs.
And of course, you can join Sleepy Bear's book club online. Currently he has a book club for girls ages 6-10 in collaboration with Mockingbird Books in Greenlake, a neighborhood of Seattle. This month we are reading THE PUPPY PLACE books by Ellen Miles. Each Thursday Sleepy Bear writes about what he has read. Children can write to Sleepy Bear with their questions or findings. I personally read each blog comment to check for appropriateness before I publish them.
Sleepy Bear is also in the process of starting his independent book club for boys and girls. Check out his blog for past selections. http://Sleepybearwrites.blogspot.com
Speaking of blogs. The research supports using blogs as a way for readers of all ages to increase their literacy skills and their technology skills! So, if you can't make it to the library, they can read the adventures of Moosey-Moose, too. He's at http://Mooseymoosewrites.blogspot.com
Happy Reading,
Kathleen
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