Make a Splash READ!
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
2010 School Library Partner Manual Make a Splash READ! Make Waves at Your Library Summer Reading at New York Libraries is a program of the Office of Cultural Education at the New York State Education Department and is funded through the Federal Library Services and Technology Act, with funds awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. School Library Partner Manual Contents The Summer Reading Program at the Local Library: What Happens All Summer Long ...........................................................................................1 Summer Reading at New York Libraries Websites...............................................................4 Partner with Summer Reading at New York Libraries........................................................5 Promotional Materials..............................................................................................................8 Children’s Resources .............................................................................................................12 Wow! Wonders of Water............................................................................................13 An Ocean of Fun .........................................................................................................19 High Seas Adventures.................................................................................................24 Splish Splash Summer ................................................................................................28 Freshwater and Wetlands ..........................................................................................32 Teen Resources .......................................................................................................................39 Rock the Boat ..............................................................................................................40 Ocean Commotion ......................................................................................................43 Water Your Imagination............................................................................................46 Dive In..........................................................................................................................48 Liquid Lit.....................................................................................................................50 Water Under the Bridge.............................................................................................54 Attachment A New York State Public Library Systems .............................................................................57 Attachment B Youth Services Consultants, Coordinators and Directors .................................................58 School Library Partner Manual The Summer Reading Program at Your Local Public Library: What Happens All Summer Long? Goals of Summer Reading at New York Libraries: • To motivate children to read • To develop positive attitudes about reading and books • To enable children to maintain their reading skills during summer vacation • To encourage family reading • To encourage regular use of the library and attract new library users • To foster cooperation between community agencies, schools, and the public library • To provide access to library programs and materials for the entire community 1 The 2010 theme is WATER The slogan for the children’s summer reading program is “Make a Splash, Read!” Children of all ages can participate in reading library activities related to water and the environment. Read-To-Me Many public libraries offer a Read-to-Me program for preschoolers, which introduces the summer reading concept to young children. A parent or caregiver reads aloud to the child and keeps a record of their shared reading. Independent Readers Children read on their own, report what they’ve read to the librarian or record the information for the librarian, and receive a reward or certificate at the end of the program. Families Children join the summer reading program alone or participate with their families. Family participation encourages reluctant readers who may be more willing to join with a family reading partner. It also encourages visits to the public library as a family activity. 2 The slogan for the teen summer reading program is “Make Waves at Your Library” Teens are encouraged to explore all areas of water, science, and the environment. Young Adults Many children stop using libraries when they reach the teen years. A summer program designed with teen interests in mind keeps them involved in the public library. Teens are given the opportunity to take charge of their own library program. This ownership translates into pride in the program and has a direct influence on teen library usage. Events and Activities for all at the local public library Events and Activities Concerts, craft programs, computer workshops, battle of the books, and author visits are some of the programs offered by public libraries during the summer. Encourage your students to check with their local libraries all summer long for reading materials as well as special programs and activities geared towards a variety of interests and age levels. 3 Summer Reading at New York Libraries Websites The official site of Summer Reading at New York Libraries is www.summerreadingnys.org. The New York State Library website includes flyers, fact sheets, resources and research about literacy and summer reading: www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer. Be sure to visit the New York State Performers and Programs Database to locate educational programmers in your area of New York State: www.performersandprograms.com. The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) website, www.cslpreads.org, includes outlines of the 2010 library manuals for children and teens. 4 Partner with Summer Reading at New York Libraries ; Collaborate with your local public library: • Collaborate with your public library on the 2010 summer reading program. They can share the CSLP programming manual, official art work, and materials for the Summer Reading at New York Libraries. • Invite your public librarian for a school visit. • Have your class visit the local public library. • Publicize to increase awareness of Summer Reading at New York Libraries. o in your school library newsletter o in school newspaper/newsletter o on library and school web pages o place announcements on computer screen savers o put bookmarks in books as students check out • Plan fall follow-up recognition for those who participated in the public library summer reading program. • Encourage children who participate in a State Assembly and/or State Senate “Summer Reading Challenge” to use the public library all summer long. • Visit the New York State Library’s Summer Reading Program website for reproducible flyers and fact sheets promoting summer reading www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer. • Visit www.summerreadingnys.org for information, and art and reading related activities for educators, families, and children • There are 23 public library systems serving all regions of New York State. Please visit http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/youthsvs/links.htm#yspages for information on youth services and programs in your area of the state. Public library youth services experts at each system will be happy to help connect you with your local library and its summer reading program. o Map of the 23 Public library Systems (attachment A) o List of Youth Services Consultants, Coordinators, or Director for each library system (attachment B). 5 ; Begin activities in your school library related to water and the slogans “Make a Splash, Read!” and “Make Waves at Your Library”: • Promote the summer reading program and theme with faculty throughout the school. • Use this as an opportunity to work with the science and social studies faculty in your school to link library and their subject area resources and activities to aquatic themes (e.g. creating a map of NYS waterways, a class presentation on the effects of water pollution, research on fish and aquatic life forms). • Work with your school administration to encourage participation in the State Senate and State Assembly summer reading programs. Both houses of the legislature are encouraging participation in Summer Reading at New York Libraries as a way to receive all the benefits of reading during the summer months. • Display student/local artist aquatically-related art work in your school library media center. • Cover a bulletin board with blue paper to look like the ocean. Use die-cut or hand made paper shapes with ocean-themes-water drops, shells, starfish, dolphins, sharks, fish, etc. 6 • Write trivia facts or questions about water and water science on water drop shapes and affix them to a bulletin board. Hurricanes Have Eyes but Can’t See and Other Amazing Facts about Wild Weather and Can it Really Rain Frogs? and The weather Dude’s Web site: www.wxdude.com, are great sources. • Display nautically-themed books: Pirates, Sailing, Ocean Life, Sharks, Fishing, Lakes & Streams, Rivers, Beaches, Submarines, Ocean Exploration, Navy, Marine Life, Boats, Tropical Islands, Whales, Seals, Coral Reefs, Ocean Liners. • Decorate the school library media center to look like the bottom of the ocean. Use streamers and blue-tinted plastic wrap to make water on the walls. Hang green tissue paper strips or crepe paper from the ceiling to look like seaweed. • Create a beach display using: Beach chairs, beach towels, surfboard, diving mask, flippers, beach