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Katie Woo's Super Stylish Contest!!
Do you like Katie Woo? Are you in grades K-3? Check out the chance to help design Katie Woo's next outfit!! Click the link to download the drawing and then use your crayons and markers to design a cool outfit for Katie to wear!! Then, Upload your design to the website (all rules and instructions are on the site) .Up to 4 winners could be chosen and the winner will receive a Katie Woo book club kit and your design will be in the next Katie Woo book! Make sure to let Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Bogale know if you enter (and let us see the outfit design)!
The contest starts Oct. 1, 2014 and ends Nov 17, 2014
http://www.capstonepub.com/library/sites/KatieWoo-Design-Contest/index.html
The contest starts Oct. 1, 2014 and ends Nov 17, 2014
http://www.capstonepub.com/library/sites/KatieWoo-Design-Contest/index.html
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!
Next week is Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in 1904 so this year would be his 110th birthday! As a child he liked to draw. As a child Theodor enjoyed drawing. After he graduated from high school and from college he used his skills to sell cartoons. He was also hired to illustrate advertisements.
In 1937 Dr. Seuss wrote To Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street. It was the first of over 60 books he wrote. More than forty were written and illustrated by Geisel for children. His books written with poetic patterns and rhymes began a new trend in literature. His books were fun to read and many had simple words that helped students learn to read.
It is true that Geisel was challenged to write a book using fewer than 50 words. The result is one of our favorites: Green Eggs and Ham!
Seuss Writing Challenge:
Take a look at these two word clouds. One is for Green Eggs and Ham and the other is for the Cat in the Hat. Can you write a story inspired by the words of Dr. Seuss? You can either write a story only with the words from one of the books or write a story using some of the words you really like! Write your story and draw a picture. Bring it in to the library and we’ll put it on display!
Resources:
Word Clouds for Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat
Blackline master for writing
PebbleGo Biography of Dr. Seuss
Image Credit:
Jimyeh. Cake. 20 Dec 2011. Openclipart.org. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
In 1937 Dr. Seuss wrote To Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street. It was the first of over 60 books he wrote. More than forty were written and illustrated by Geisel for children. His books written with poetic patterns and rhymes began a new trend in literature. His books were fun to read and many had simple words that helped students learn to read.
It is true that Geisel was challenged to write a book using fewer than 50 words. The result is one of our favorites: Green Eggs and Ham!
Seuss Writing Challenge:
Take a look at these two word clouds. One is for Green Eggs and Ham and the other is for the Cat in the Hat. Can you write a story inspired by the words of Dr. Seuss? You can either write a story only with the words from one of the books or write a story using some of the words you really like! Write your story and draw a picture. Bring it in to the library and we’ll put it on display!
Resources:
Word Clouds for Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat
Blackline master for writing
PebbleGo Biography of Dr. Seuss
Image Credit:
Jimyeh. Cake. 20 Dec 2011. Openclipart.org. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
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Winter Olympics in Sochi
Every two years countries come together to celebrate athletes, culture, and team spirit during Olympic Games. The modern Olympics began in 1896 and have seen many milestones since then. There are now summer Olympics and winter Olympics to celebrate many different kinds of sports. Most countries in the world participate, even when there are disagreements and difficulties.
I hope that during the days in February you have time to watch some of your favorite sports and discover new ones! All of the events will be held in Russia around the town of Sochi. (Click here to hear how the name “Sochi” is pronounced! ) Winter Olympics are usually held in a city where there is enough snow for athletes to be able to ski, skate, and slide.
There are many sources to read about the Sochi Olympics. Start at Time For Kids to learn how much work happened to get ready for the variety of sporting events being held in Sochi. There needs to be rinks ready for speed skating, ice skating, and hockey. Outdoor events of skiing and snowboarding need to have courses prepared. The bobsled, luge, and skeleton races have special tracks that are built. Many more buildings are needed to hold event and to provide places for people to live and eat. If you are art-smart and like to draw, you might want to follow these steps to draw some of your favorite winter events. You’ll see that each event requires different skills, equipment and teamwork!
Athletes participate in the games as individuals, groups and teams. They practice their sport for many years before being accomplished enough to attend the games. Each athlete must compete in their country to qualify for their Olympic Team. Each country is allowed to send only a few athletes in each sport to the Olympics. They will gather together on February 7th at the Opening Ceremonies where it all begins!
Be sure to check out some of the cool books in our Media Center that mention the Olympics!
Top 10 American women's Olympic gold medalists Christin Ditchfield.
The Winter Olympics by Larry Dane Brimner
Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne ; illustrated by Sal Murdocca.
Resources in order of mention:
Sochi pronunciation: http://www.pronouncehow.com/english/sochi_pronunciation
Sochi Olympics: Time for Kids: http://www.timeforkids.com/minisite/2014-sochi-olympics
How to Draw: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/learn-to-draw-winter-olympics
Additional Resources:
Winter Olympic Sports: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/winter-olympic-events/137746
Image Credits:
Bherila. Pano4. Mountain. 10 Sep 2013. Morguefile.com. Web. 27 Jan 2014.
Ruthirsty. Speaking snowboard girl. 12 Sep 2013. Openclipart.org. Web. 27 Jan 2014.
Every two years countries come together to celebrate athletes, culture, and team spirit during Olympic Games. The modern Olympics began in 1896 and have seen many milestones since then. There are now summer Olympics and winter Olympics to celebrate many different kinds of sports. Most countries in the world participate, even when there are disagreements and difficulties.
I hope that during the days in February you have time to watch some of your favorite sports and discover new ones! All of the events will be held in Russia around the town of Sochi. (Click here to hear how the name “Sochi” is pronounced! ) Winter Olympics are usually held in a city where there is enough snow for athletes to be able to ski, skate, and slide.
There are many sources to read about the Sochi Olympics. Start at Time For Kids to learn how much work happened to get ready for the variety of sporting events being held in Sochi. There needs to be rinks ready for speed skating, ice skating, and hockey. Outdoor events of skiing and snowboarding need to have courses prepared. The bobsled, luge, and skeleton races have special tracks that are built. Many more buildings are needed to hold event and to provide places for people to live and eat. If you are art-smart and like to draw, you might want to follow these steps to draw some of your favorite winter events. You’ll see that each event requires different skills, equipment and teamwork!
Athletes participate in the games as individuals, groups and teams. They practice their sport for many years before being accomplished enough to attend the games. Each athlete must compete in their country to qualify for their Olympic Team. Each country is allowed to send only a few athletes in each sport to the Olympics. They will gather together on February 7th at the Opening Ceremonies where it all begins!
Be sure to check out some of the cool books in our Media Center that mention the Olympics!
Top 10 American women's Olympic gold medalists Christin Ditchfield.
The Winter Olympics by Larry Dane Brimner
Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne ; illustrated by Sal Murdocca.
Resources in order of mention:
Sochi pronunciation: http://www.pronouncehow.com/english/sochi_pronunciation
Sochi Olympics: Time for Kids: http://www.timeforkids.com/minisite/2014-sochi-olympics
How to Draw: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/learn-to-draw-winter-olympics
Additional Resources:
Winter Olympic Sports: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/winter-olympic-events/137746
Image Credits:
Bherila. Pano4. Mountain. 10 Sep 2013. Morguefile.com. Web. 27 Jan 2014.
Ruthirsty. Speaking snowboard girl. 12 Sep 2013. Openclipart.org. Web. 27 Jan 2014.
