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Listen to author Katherine Applegate talk about ‘The One and Only Bob’ – available May 2020!
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Family Fun this Summer
Here are some great books and activities about families.
The Family Book and colouring page:
Click on the photos below to open the printable version:
Dipnetting with Dad (look for this book in your school library!)
The Making of Dipnetting with Dad:
Activities:
What Makes a Family? Watch and listen to the song and try the activities from Wonderopolis below.
Read/listen to a Wonder-of-the-day: “What Makes a Family?” Try some of the family activities (and look at a very cute photo of a meerkat family).
Book Trailers
Here are some new book trailers to watch and think about:
The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse:
Windows:
This House, Once (song adapted from the book)
Red and Lulu:
Claymates:
Check out Mrs. Bout’s Book Trailer Playlist from Silverdale Library!
After the Fall
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again), a new book by Dan Santat. Love this tag line:
“Life begins when you get back up.”
Raymie Nightingale
A new novel by Kate DiCamillo!
Wishtree
Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan, has just published a new book. So excited to read this book – Wishtree.
Watch the book trailer below and learn more on the Wishtree website.
Maybe Something Beautiful
How can art transform a neighbourhood? Watch this book trailer to be inspired!
Teachers: Visit the “Maybe Something Beautiful” website to learn more about the story and for lesson ideas.
Father’s Day
Sunday, June 19th is Father’s Day. Here are some great ideas to show Dads how much we appreciate them. There is also a song about families and some inquiry activities around the question “What makes a family?”.
Book Trailer: Gator Dad by Brian Lies (released in May, 2016)
Activities: (From a post on Wonderopolis)
“How will you celebrate Father’s Day? Here are some fun activities you can explore with a friend or family member:
- Does your dad like to golf? Challenge him to a fun game that’s just a little different than what he might be used to. Play Frisbee Golf! (There is a course at Centennial Park in Mission!)
- Think about all the fun times you’ve had with your dad over the years. Make your own homemade Father’s Day card to show him how much he means to you. Include special memories of the most special times you’ve spent together. Have fun reminiscing about the good ol’ days!
- Treat dear old Dad to a special day of relaxation in the backyard. Get him a comfy chair, offer to do a few chores, fix him a nice lunch, grab him a refreshing drink, and then after he’s had a nice nap, play some fun backyard games together! Enjoy the day celebrating the special father figures in your life!”
What Makes a Family? Watch and listen to the song and try the activities from Wonderopolis below.
Read/listen to another Wonder-of-the-day: “What Makes a Family?” Try some of the family activities (and look at a very cute photo of a meerkat family).
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Check out some of these great resources and borrow your favourite Dr. Seuss book from the school library!
For Kids:
For Parents:
Pink Shirt Day
Mark your calendar: Pink Shirt Day is on February 24th.
Wear something pink to show that we are all working together to erase bullying in our community. What better time of year to connect with models of kindness like Auggie (Wonder, by R.J. Palacio).
Check out these resources and book trailers to get inspired and spread the message for kindness all year round.
Class Resources: Pledge to “Choose Kind”
Pink Shirt Day additional resources:
Riot of Reading 2016
The Riot of Reading will be held on January 23rd at École Mission Central! Visit with Mission Teacher Librarians and get ready to explore your Reading Superpowers!
Watch the cartoon below to see what students love about their school libraries.
Human Rights
“This inspirational book empowers children across the world to explore our hard-won rights and understand how precious they are.” To celebrate their new children’s book, ‘Dreams of Freedom’, Amnesty International asked children what freedom means to them.
They also held a drama workshop run by Chickenshed Theatre for children to explore and dramatise the words of these human rights heroes. Watch the highlights and get inspired.
School District 75 Elementary Virtual Learning Commons 