Importance of Reading Aloud to your Older Kids

If you have time, take a look at this short article.  It shares information about the importance of reading aloud to your older kids.  http://www.readbrightly.com/importance-of-reading-aloud-to-big-kids/

If you’re wondering “What books should I read to my older kids?” …  well, check this page out and scroll down and take a look at the lower right section of the page. Book Lists! http://www.readbrightly.com/great-read-aloud-books-older-kids/  While I have not read all of these, I can tell you that “The Iliad” is a challenging and exciting classic… and “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is pretty darn awesome.

And for my adventure-loving families out there, if you like escape rooms and breakout games, try reading “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” with your kiddos. Its fun.

Happy Reading,

M

State Book Awards

State Book Awards

Have you been reading the novels on the nominee lists for the Young Reader’s Choice Award, the Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book award, or the Sasquatch award? If you’ve read at least two books on a list, you are able to cast a vote for your favorite.

The lists are linked on our library search home page. Happy reading!

The 2015 Stillwater Book Fair is here!

161012_lg_monster_clip_art_12Beef-up your home library. Find some great holiday gifts. Decorate your room with posters. Enter to win a raffle prize. Donate an item to your favorite classroom teacher.  The Scholastic flyer (not used to place orders) and student wish lists will be coming home in the next few days, so you can preview this year’s selection.

 

We have three great ways to participate and promote reading:

 

Mon, Nov 16 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM or Online

 

Tues, Nov 17 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM or Online

 

 

Wed, Nov 18 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM or Online
 
   

 

Thurs, Nov 19(1/2 Day – Conferences) 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM or Online

 

 

Fri, Nov 20(1/2 Day – Conferences)(PTSA’s Santa Bingo Night) 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM or Online

 

Sat, Nov 21           Online Only

 

 

Sun, Nov 22           Online Only

 

 

Mon, Nov 23(1/2 Day – Conferences) 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM or Online

 

 

Tues, Nov 24(1/2 Day – Conferences) 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM or Online

 

 

 

Wed, Nov 25 – Sat, Nov 28           Online Only

 

PS for more information on Santa Bingo Night, go to http://stillwaterptsa.org/santa-bingo/