Summer Reading Challenge 2012 tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2008-10-23://30 2012-04-10T13:23:15Z Movable Type Pro 4.34-en Workshop providers tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2012://30.8352 2012-04-10T13:22:19Z 2012-04-10T13:23:15Z lynne taylor BookBug Scotland tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.6359 2011-09-02T14:07:43Z 2012-04-10T13:53:21Z Bookbug's Library Challenge Bookbug's Library Challenge (previously known as Bookstart Book Crawl) is a free programme that encourages children aged birth to four to discover and enjoy their local library. It is run in many libraries across Scotland, and is... Kathleen Ktorides Bookbug's Library Challenge

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Bookbug's Library Challenge (previously known as Bookstart Book Crawl) is a free programme that encourages children aged birth to four to discover and enjoy their local library. It is run in many libraries across Scotland, and is a fun, exciting way to give your child a love of reading for life.

On their first visit to the participating library children are issued with the Bookbug's Library Challenge collector card. Every time they visit the library the collector card will be stamped, and your child can exchange four stamps for one of our beautifully illustrated Library Challenge certificates. 

Your child's name will be written on the certificate to encourage them to feel proud that they have become members of their local library. 

There are five different limited edition certificates to collect. So start collecting now - it's never too early or too late to join

]]> BookStart Book Crawl tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.6358 2011-09-02T13:59:43Z 2011-09-08T09:30:55Z We know that in recent years, a number of library authorities have been successfully running Book Crawl activities during the summer, often for the younger siblings of Summer Reading Challenge participants. This is a useful compromise where younger children want... Kathleen Ktorides We know that in recent years, a number of library authorities have been successfully running Book Crawl activities during the summer, often for the younger siblings of Summer Reading Challenge participants. This is a useful compromise where younger children want to be involved in the challenge but would find the core reading challenge materials too complex, and it is expensive for library authorities to purchase enough reading challenge materials for this younger age group who aren't able to reap all the benefits. In response to this, we have worked with Booktrust's Bookstart team to create a customised Bookstart Book Crawl certificate for the last few years. Click here for this year's certificate.

Your local Bookstart Coordinator will be able to give you details of Bookstart Book Crawl materials still available in your authority to support the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge for younger participants. However, as Bookstart Book Crawl will be coming to an end later this year and being replaced by the exciting new Bookstart Bear Club (ask your Bookstart Coordinator for more details) Bookstart will be unable to supply further Bookstart Book Crawl materials to Local Authorities after this years Challenge. We trust that you will still find the certificate a useful addition to the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge, making it accessible and fun for even the youngest members of your families.

]]> Activities for Volunteers tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.5818 2011-07-11T10:39:23Z 2012-04-10T13:21:21Z lynne taylor Video Trailer tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.5808 2011-07-11T10:39:23Z 2012-04-12T05:10:34Z Video Trailer Not yet available.... lynne taylor Video Trailer

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]]> Activity Sheets (Welsh) tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.5774 2011-07-08T12:42:21Z 2012-04-10T13:05:44Z Kathleen Ktorides Hartlepool tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.5765 2011-07-07T09:23:30Z 2011-07-07T09:26:11Z Kathleen Ktorides Book Discussion Cards tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.5749 2011-07-04T17:15:11Z 2011-07-04T17:27:26Z We're grateful to Essex Libraries for these ideas to use when talking to children about their Summer Reading Challenge books: Book discussion suggestion cards A series of cards to help children explore their thoughts about the book. On each card... lynne taylor We're grateful to Essex Libraries for these ideas to use when talking to children about their Summer Reading Challenge books:

Book discussion suggestion cards
A series of cards to help children explore their thoughts about the book. On each card is a suggestion for something to talk about - it could be the cover, or a funny bit or a disgusting bit, their favourite character or the most interesting fact. They can be displayed on boards or a table for children to choose as they are waiting to talk to staff. Children can decide which card to select and therefore what they want to talk about before they get to member of staff.
Colour version Bkdiscussioncardscol.pdf

Black/white version Bkdiscussioncardsblk.pdf

(download, print onto card and cut in half or even around the shape).

The cards give children confidence because they can take control of the discussion and they aren't put on the spot. It also helps them to focus on one aspect of the book rather than simply retelling the whole story

Face pictures to share feelings
For children who feel uncomfortable speaking to someone unfamiliar these are a really useful way of helping them to express themselves. You will be able to download a series of images of faces - happy, sad, scared etc print them on card -you may want to laminate them as you will be able to use them year after year. If a child is unwilling to talk -give them the cards to look through and ask them which face was most like theirs when they were reading or had finished the book. Children really like doing this and for some it seems to give them the confidence to talk and they may then say why they chose the face they did. Some may even pull the face.

To be uploaded soon.

]]> Upper Norwood joint library tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011://30.5722 2011-07-01T09:09:42Z 2011-07-01T09:15:01Z You can come and talk to our staff about the books you have read for the Circus Stars Challenge anytime we are open. We are also running a series of stories and craft activities for which you will need to... Kathleen Ktorides You can come and talk to our staff about the books you have read for the Circus Stars Challenge anytime we are open. We are also running a series of stories and craft activities for which you will need to book in advance. Please visit our website or drop into the library for details. There will be a special event on Monday 8th August at 3pm with Charlie the Clown - this hour-long show will include have-a-go juggling, tightrope walking, and general clowning around. Afterwards you will be able to have a balloon animal if you wish. You just turn up for this event.

For children aged 5-8 we run a Reading Group called 'Puffin Club' which happens on a Saturday once a month. Please visit our website for more details about that.

]]> Wolverhampton tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011:/dev//30.5683 2011-06-26T20:30:19Z 2011-06-28T07:51:10Z Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.... lynne taylor Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.

]]> Wigan tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011:/dev//30.5682 2011-06-26T20:29:42Z 2011-06-28T07:52:15Z Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.... lynne taylor Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.

]]> City of Westminster tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011:/dev//30.5681 2011-06-26T20:28:42Z 2011-07-21T10:10:36Z There is a full programme of fun filled events at all out community libraries throughout the summer, event leaflets are available at your local library or visit http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/children/events/ and going live soon: http://www.westminster.gov.uk/circusstars... lynne taylor There is a full programme of fun filled events at all out community libraries throughout the summer, event leaflets are available at your local library or visit http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/children/events/ and going live soon: http://www.westminster.gov.uk/circusstars

]]> West Lothian tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011:/dev//30.5680 2011-06-26T20:28:02Z 2011-06-28T07:55:46Z Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.... lynne taylor Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.

]]> West Dunbartonshire tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011:/dev//30.5679 2011-06-26T20:27:18Z 2011-06-28T07:56:46Z Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.... lynne taylor Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.

]]> West Berkshire tag:www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk,2011:/dev//30.5678 2011-06-26T20:26:37Z 2011-06-28T07:57:40Z Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.... lynne taylor Please contact your local library to find out details of Summer Reading Challenge dates and activities.

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